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Bad movie in my head

FindingKatB
FindingKatB
It seems as if the court date is arriving, my mind is reeling. So many emotions and traumatic memories are coming to mind all at once and it seems that I can not avoid them, no matter how hard I try. My brain has gone into dissociation mode and it does not want to connect together.

It's like a bad movie, replaying over in my head and nobody can really comfort me. I don't know what else I can do but trust and believe that God has a way out. Don't get me wrong, my vacation is taking top priority in my mind but it seems I can not enjoy anything fully. I am so frustrated. I am frustrated that I can not express my true emotions.
I am on the verge of breaking down.

God, please. So much pain in my body, I wonder how humane this pain is?

Psalm 88.
arfie
arfie
"Let go and let God" is among my more helpful themes for the "bad movies" that keep wearing grooves in my psyche as they loop endlessly through my head. I suspect you can plug that phrase into any search engine and come up with millions of exercises to help. The one I will suggest here is a "God Box."

Write out the repetitive thoughts. Place them into your God Box (or jar, drawer, can, whatever) and prayerfully give them over to God. Repeat as needed.

Don't be discouraged that the vacation is bringing up these loops. It is part of the healing process. The early steps to healing can sometimes be painful but healing DOES happen.

May a healing touch find you today.
MillaSofia
MillaSofia
Do you know healing breaths? Simple quiet the mind meditations? Deep relaxation techniques? Be in the quiet and try them. They work. Wishing you well. Sorry for your suffering and stress.
jewells1
jewells1
I like the God jar. Write it down and put it in for, right now you are at a place that nothing can change what is to be decided in court.

It will still be there when you get back from your vacation. Then you will be refreshed and stronger.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Every minute not thinking about this bad movie deserves notice, I say, because bad drama can consume a person. I know because I've been to court in a couple of these bad dramas, too. Whenever you notice you're not dwelling on it, even if you're just watching a cartoon, give yourself credit, because freedom builds from those moments. Minutes turn to hours without the bad movie, hours turn into half a day without it, then a day, and so on. That's how it went with me.
CrazyCanuk
CrazyCanuk
I know that feeling and it is horrible, it is like a loop just replaying. I found my relief in Seroquel. This drug saved my life but stopping the loop of horrible thoughts and events that had taken place. It allowed me to sleep and focus clearly again. what a relief it was.
there are a lot of good advise here but if you find they are not working ask your doctor about Seroquel, you will not have to take it for long, just until you get things under control again.

all the best
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