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The Nightmares Return

SexyBeast
SexyBeast
Well its like the title says. I dont really have nightmares often, or atleast didnt. These ones are weird though. They arent scary as they should be, they just leave me feeling guilty.
arfie
arfie
For me, emotions are a multi-layer phenom. When I peel away one layer, there is always another layer beneath. In my own recovery, I often find guilt beneath the fear. My dreams routinely reflect this. I also find the guilt much harder to shake than the fear...

Gentle hugs, S.Beast. Hope ya get it sorted.
jewells1
jewells1
http://ptsd.about.com/od/treatment/a/Imagery-Rehearsal-Treatment-For-Nightmares-Related-To-Ptsd.htm
deleted_user
deleted_user
"they aren't scary as they should be"

don't punish yourself. learn about yourself. we are dark and light and we are gray.

turn around and face your guilty nightmare head on.

and remember in the end a nightmare is just a nightmare. though It may not feel that way at the time.

and the night belongs to our brains. reboot time. :)

hugs man.
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