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Numb again

PollyotterSenior Contributor09 Apr 2020, 8:48 pm AEST

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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Zoe7Senior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:15 pm AEST

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Lucky Wormy @Pollyotter I'll give Tobes an extra cuddle for you 🐶💖

Today has been a little better - actually good to be at work.

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PollyotterSenior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:18 pm AEST

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@Zoe7

AAA yay so good Zoe

I am glad that it helps.

I think I may be over doing work abit but not 100% sure .

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Zoe7Senior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:22 pm AEST

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Maybe pull back a bit and see if that helps @Pollyotter ...and of course do things to look after yourself too.

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PollyotterSenior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:25 pm AEST

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@Zoe7
I am just afraid if it do that then my mind playes up

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Zoe7Senior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:39 pm AEST

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Yeah I get that - similar for me at the moment @Pollyotter I find filling my time with things I enjoy is good - it tires me out too but at least I have enjoyed something.

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Lee82Senior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:50 pm AEST

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Sorry about the meds @Pollyotter but they may make you feel a lot better. I agree with Zoe maybe easing up on a bit of work to give yourself time for self care may help a little. It's really hard to find that line but I think it will be beneficial
@Zoe7 you may need to gives Tobes a hug for me too. Missing Boris...😞

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PollyotterSenior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:52 pm AEST

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@Zoe7

I feel like I should be taking PTSD management lessons from you

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PollyotterSenior Contributor04 May 2020, 7:55 pm AEST

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@Lee82

I think my fear at the moment is that my mind plays up and I fall off the wagon again.

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Lee82Senior Contributor04 May 2020, 8:03 pm AEST

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Yea I completely understand that. That's why you have to find the happy medium. Maybe wait until your medication starts taking effect cause that may help with trying to settle everything down as well. It maybe easier to make that decision then.
@Pollyotter

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PollyotterSenior Contributor04 May 2020, 8:08 pm AEST

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@Lee82
I hope so. I see you had a tough weekend too

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