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creative_writerSenior Contributor
The recent medication changes has calmed my brain down. I’m still feeling caged up, I know my psych is looking at more frequent therapy sessions if we can get more under ED plan. Once a month sessions aren’t enough. It just feels like the traumatic memories aren’t ending, I’ve been in therapy for years. It’s taking so long to heal. I just want to get to the point the body flashbacks aren’t so regular
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow I can’t move forward, I feel stuck. I’m letting the trauma control me, I can’t control it. Hence why I feel useless
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Pain can definitely exacerbate agitation @creative_writer. I think everything you are experiencing makes a lot of sense when you put it into context. It sounds like things are feeling overwhelming and stuck in the body and I can only imagine how intense this must be for you... your progress definitely isn't gone. Part of healing is an ebb and flow between changed behaviour and familiar patterns - it takes time. 💛
Something that has been helping me to ride these waves is acknowledging that this feeling isn't coming from my most trusting, anchored self. And I think knowing that this more grounded part exists (even if it is really small and we are still learning to access it), can be really helpful.
What would the more trusting part of yourself have to say right now?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Do you think talking to someone on a phone line might help @creative_writer ?
I'm not sure if you are under 25 years old, but Kidshelpline has a webchat you can try?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I'm glad to hear you that you use other helplines. Sometimes, just having an ear can be helpful.
Please rest up and I'll see you next time @creative_writer
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AuntGlowModerator
Oh, @creative_writer, I am so sorry things are this intense for you right now. I truly wish I could take all of this distress away... it sounds like so much for your mind and body to go through each day.
Before I come back tomorrow, can you have a think about what the best possible thing I could reflect on or do with you when you're feeling this way might be?
Perhaps we can come up with a grounding plan of sorts? Let me know your thoughts. I hope you sleep well. 💛
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