What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term for certain psychological consequences of exposure to, or confrontation with, stressful experiences that the person experiences as h...
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so the last coouple days, i havent slept.
all because of the flashbacks. i learned how to repress the memories, however they all came flooding back about five days ago. all of them, i can remember so much. and i havent been sure how to handle it...i havent been able to sleep, think straight because i cant sleep and my stomach has a hard time keeping anything down. so i decided it was time to pick up journaling again... i really do hope it helps, i started again last night and after i wrote like three pages, i was able to sleep for about an hour. which is a bonus, since the most ive gotten before that was fifteen minutes here and there. but everytime i close my eyes, i see him. i see them. those who hurt me. i remember it all and i become so scared... i seriously rambled...wow. my apologies. Posted on 10/21/09, 12:10 am |
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No "apologies" please. What you wrote is exactly what this board is hear for. I understand where you're coming from.
I'm glad journaling is helping you sleep a little bit. Gosh, I remember those days and I'm here to tell you, it can and WILL get better. Journaling is a wonderful way to get those thoughts out of your head and quiet the mind, just enough, to get some rest. Things that also helped were meditation, yoga, exercise, healthy eating, walking ... and basically healthy stuff (pretty much everything I wasn't doing at the height of the flashbacks & PTSD). I haven't read your profile (sorry) so I don't know if you're in therapy or not. If not, and the flashbacks continue, you may consider talking to someone. Flashbacks are a bear to deal with on your own. For me, EMDR and an awesome therapist, really made all the difference. Last year, flashbacks were overtaking and wrecking my life. Today, I almost can't remember when the last time was that I had an intrusive memory. Anyway... just wanted to let you know that I'm here if you need support. Feel free to message me. Wishing you peace and healing. 
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What if my parents come in my room. I'm so afraid if i leave it open or something or lying on the floor they will see it. I'm doing a good job keeping my feelings in when I'm around them but when they aren't around or they are asleep I just- I don't know. School is the hardest. I've kept my good grades but i'm starting to want to slack off and all this other crap.
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I'm concerned because you are avoiding your memories. Have you attempted to process your memories instead so they don't affect you so much?
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