Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

47,612Members
1,358,869Posts
1,400,000Visitors

Something’s not right

Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor10 Mar 2026, 8:49 pm AEDT

Does it ever stop

Hey - I feel like I can’t escape how I feel, how I react to things, how flashbacks and people I see that have caused me trauma in the past and present. I feel like I’m just trapped in it some days constantly and that it just wants to stay and haunt me and not leave.

my house mates have been arguing constantly and it got to a point tonight where I yelled at them to stop as it is getting annoying as it’s nearly everyday and it never stops. Then one of them had a go at me and started yelling and telling me that it’s the other persons fault when it wasn’t even them. It’s just a constant run around and I can’t seem to escape it.

im just now curled up on my bed in tears because I’m so triggered and I don’t know what or how I’m feeling.

im safe

but it’s just bringing up all my past all over again.

@Shaz51 @Bow @Jacques @Jynx @tyme @Blackbird11 @Meowmy @outlander @Historylover @Snowie @eth @Zoe7 and if I’ve missed anyone please tag them

3106 replies

1,091 - 1,100 of 3,106

1...109 110 111...311

In response to: Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor08 Apr 2026, 5:33 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

Hi @Jynx - how’s you?

I find rainbow grounding and watching tv helpful.

the Pitt is a medical show that is based on piitenburgh trauma centre and they have the worst cases to some of the normal ER cases. It’s quite good

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

JynxModerator08 Apr 2026, 6:15 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

@Fluttershy1 rainbow grounding... like finding all the colours of the rainbow that you can see around you? Haven't tried that one but I love it!

Sounds intense haha - not one that gets too triggering I hope!

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor08 Apr 2026, 6:16 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

It doesn’t @Jynx - yeh one where you find each colour, I’m overstimulated tonight.

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

JynxModerator08 Apr 2026, 8:42 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

@Fluttershy1 hope you can do something to reduce that feeling of overwhelm - change of lighting, noise cancelling headphones, stuff like that 💜

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor08 Apr 2026, 9:01 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

@Jynx - sitting on the bed with Perry penguin, staring at nothing can’t find my words.

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

JynxModerator08 Apr 2026, 9:48 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

We don't always have words hey @Fluttershy1

Hope you're able to get some rest, maybe tomorrow will be easier 😊

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor08 Apr 2026, 9:48 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

Can’t seem to shut off @Jynx - in dissociation , fighting a switch

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor09 Apr 2026, 1:39 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

Hai @Jynx @DownMoreThanUp @MissGremlin @Invi @AuntGlow - hopw your having a good day.

sorry I sorta fell off the planet as everything sorta got a lot. I’m safe

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

AuntGlowModerator09 Apr 2026, 2:00 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

Hey lovely,

That's okay! @Fluttershy1

What have you been up to? 💛

In response to: Re: Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor09 Apr 2026, 2:01 pm AEST

Re: Does it ever stop

Dissociating @AuntGlow - still sorta am. Feel like trash mentally

1,091 - 1,100 of 3,106

1...109 110 111...311

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.