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Nightmares Continue

Trichster724
Trichster724

I got home from work 2 hours later than I was supposed to last night which really threw me off. I was home around 6:30 PM after being at work since 7 AM. I passed out around 9 PM which is very early for me and I had nightmares on and off all night :( the nightmares seem so real and vivid.


Because of my assault years ago, I'm very jumpy and don't respond well to loud noises and people touching me. The new office I work in is so busy and I'm so overstimulated right now. I really hope I can sleep when I get home tonight cuz i have another long day tomorrow :(

2magicman
2magicman
I can relate to having nightmares the can hinder on focusing on your job. I went through a terrifying abduction and sexual abuse at a young age. It to was very jumpy and hated to be touched by anyone. I worked in a manufacturing job with 50 other people and hated went aproched with out me knowing there was someone there. I do hope you can get some sleep with out the nightmares. Much support.

Scott
Trichster724
Trichster724
thank you Scott. I was sexually assaulted by a family member when I was younger repeatedly from when I was 8 to about 11 years old and it's been about 10 years since it stopped and the family member has passed away since but I still feel no relief sometimes :( I feel trapped even though I'm safe. And I tell myself I'm safe. I have so many people that love me and protect me everyday and make me feel secure but when I'm left alone or if someone touches me I explode.
arfie
arfie
Nothing exacerbates my symptoms like stress. A new job is a pretty heavy duty stress.

I hope sharing about the symptoms as they emerge will turn that stress side effect into healing.

May you be blessed with restful sleep tonight.
Trichster724
Trichster724
Thank you arfie I hope so too.
I share a lot on here and sometimes I feel annoying posting so much and in so many different groups :/ I don't want to depress people more or trigger anyone else's PTSD or anxiety. It just helps a lot to vent to people that understand
arfie
arfie
Knowing the relief value of that venting sure soothes my irritation over repeat posts. As for the posts that trigger me. . . Thank the digi-gods for mouse power. I *just* surf on. Besides, how to recognize and manage my own triggers is a huge benny of coming here. I hate it when I find myself hiding in closets to avoid triggers. Gets lonely in there.

Vent freely, vent often. Lots of support for a happy transition through the new job stress.
Trichster724
Trichster724
arfie you're the best! you can message me anytime you're feeling overwhelmed. I'm always here <3
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
it is so good you are talking/writing about things here, Trichster. your writing helps me too, not that that's the important part, but it does and you help other people you dont' even realise are reading.

when you are writing about things that are difficult for you? you make me feel more brave to write about my stuff.

the more you are able to get out that feels it needs out, the better. ((hugs)))
Trichster724
Trichster724
thanks LillyPotter that makes me feel really good! :) it really brightens my day to hear that my annoying venting sessions help others feel more confident about their issues. if you ever need to vent privately feel free to message me too :)
hope you're having a good day!
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
your venting is not annoying to me. you are a precious part of here. thank you for being here fo rme, that means a lot. you've made my day better xo
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Have you tried Prazosin yet? It's done wonders for my nightmare symptoms.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/prazosin-for-ptsd
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