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Numb again

PollyotterSenior Contributor

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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PollyotterSenior Contributor

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@Lee82

Sorry Lee I had a night terror and then the flash backs started . Lost my train of thought.,.

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PollyotterSenior Contributor

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@Zoe7
Hey Zoe
Glad you are ok .

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Great work @Pollyotter @can you describe what is in your room right now or have you got the lights off?

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PollyotterSenior Contributor

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@Lee82
Comfy quilt
Tv with Gilmore girls playing
Fan is on and sounds loose
Two paintings of I don't know what that I need to throw away .
Closet fairy lights are on.need to switch them off.

It hurts so bad

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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That's great @Pollyotter

Gilmore girls fan? I have watched a few episodes but never really watched anymore not sure why cause it looked like a great show.
I know babe...just breath and concentrate on our conversation

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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Been raining nearly all day here today and cold too @Lee82 I am not a fan of the cold weather either but my house keeps the warmth in really well.

What a bugger about your trip - stupid Covid-19 Are you going to reschedule for a later date - when of course we can all travel again.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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Hey @Pollyotter How you doing? Have you been in your closet tongiht?

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Hopefully next year but as my eldest is in year 7 this year am just a little worried about him missing too much schooling.
@Zoe7

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PollyotterSenior Contributor

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@Lee82

I grew up watching them and I love the suddle comedy and puns in the show. I play it in the background and try to analyse it to get my mind on the right track.

It's happening again it feels like . I don't know if I should let the thing play out or if I can fight it .if I fight then I will have my body in pain. If I don't fight then my mind will be in more pain for a while .

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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If this year shows us anything @Lee82 it is to take those opportunities when you can. Your 7 year old will survive missing some school - they adapt and pick things up quickly at that age. That is the age I am teaching now

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