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Numb again

Numb again

I have tried contacting online support but everything is unavailable or offline .

I was raped 7 years ago and things happen so I made myself numb and supprised everything. I learned about the breathing techniques as well as the 5,4,3,2,1 tool. Tonight it's not working . I am having flash backs like crazy and I can't get my mind and body to calm down to relax and sleep . At this stage I am in for a night of night terrors and I can't do that again tonight. I am shutting down again but not sure how to stop it .

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Hey Hon. Been busy on the phone to my sister. She seemed to want to complain about everything in her life presently so lots of listening. I'll be around for a while as I have given up on the painting for today - need to rest and get a good night's sleep so if I started it now that would not happen.

Pizza was good - but I ate too much

Glad you are in your corner @Pollyotter I'll sit with you and help you work through it all

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@Zoe7 .
I'm sorry your sister isnt very happy at the moment

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Nothing unusual for her. They have just recently moved house and she has changed where she works too so nothing seems stable for her yet - adding on top the present situation everywhere and having to stay home with her partner all the time would not be helping. They argue a lot so this is extra hard for her @Pollyotter She used to live 5 minutes away from me so could call around if she needed time out but she can't do that now.

How are you Hon? Have you settled into your corner?

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@Zoe7
I hope she finds her feet soon and her and her partner can find a middle ground
I always get in trouble for not fighting or arguing .

I'm trying but I'm tweeking .
I also feel I have to cover myself but I over heat too fast

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There is a sense of security in covering yourself - a feeling that you are safer and protected if covered @Pollyotter but yes the downside is you get too hot.

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@Zoe7

I'm trying to fuiger out why this is happening but it dosnt make sence right now

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Sometimes Hon there is no rhyme or reason or any specific trigger - it just happens. Usually for me there is a trigger but occasionally it happens for no reason - it totally sucks @Pollyotter but we can work through it together - whether that be talking about it, sitting through it or whatever you need right now.

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@Zoe7
Talking would be good but I can't go into detail here . So I am abit stuck

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That does make it harder but not impossible @Pollyotter Stick within the guidelines and do not describe explicit details - I have the basics of that already from previous conversations with you.

Maybe begin to desribe your feelings...

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@Zoe7

My heart is pounding very fast . I'm overheating and cold at the same time . I am clinching my jaw what is not a good idea because it was broken in the situation. I'm crying and frustrated too .

That is alot in one package
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