Unwanted Memories

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 -- 11:10 A.M. Last night, I went to bed and thought that I would get a good night’s sleep. It did not turn out that way. About three o’clock, I suddenly awoke to the sound of people outside my apartment door. I became scared, but tried some deep breathing, which helped me to relax.   An hour or so later, I dreamed that there were men in my bedroom who were sexually abusing me. They were taking turns raping me, and when I opened my mouth to yell for help, I was forced to perform oral sex on them.   When the sun finally rose today, that dream slowly faded away into nothingness. I have been seeing this dream frequently in recent weeks. I feel as though I am repeatedly reliving the things that really did happen to me. It is beginning to take a heavy toll on me.   I do not know why this is happening so often, but these dreams are causing me to have a lot of stress, pain, and unwanted memories.   Quotes for Success:    “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”   Herman Cain