Exhausting
I cried and no one came. It was a flashback..I've only had it happen a few times and it's always exhausting. It's as if I could feel the energy being sucked out of me after it was over and I was left to process it.."it".. a new memory/feeling/thought.
Its all just exhausting sometimes
so sorry you are going through this, flashbacks can be really scary and like you said very draining.
Have you had any success in dealing with them before?
If you are new to experiencing them I would recommend you look at the Trauma Recovery Resources thread there are a whole lot of really really helpful techniques you can use when experincing a flashback. It is called grounding techniques. I don't feel like they work very well the first few times, so be prepared to practice before you try it during a flashback. also not everything will work for everybody. I know, I have tried several that does not do much for me.
Hugs and hugs to you,
know you are not the only one - you can find support here a 7 cups, that is what I am learning myself
@TrineT they are very few and far between, just a couple times. The last time it happened (a few months ago) I kind of freaked out because I didn't know how to deal with it as well as being scared that it happened in general and that it would happen again. I reached out to a friend that knows my story and what to do if things like this happen and was able to talk me through it.
@QuietlyScreaming,
that is really brave of you and really awesome of you to be able to reach out. You are doing a fantastic job. keep taking good care of yourself and if I keeps on going try to seek professional help. I am not one to give advice because I fail miserably at times, but there are times when i am successful in using my grounding techniques. Keep up your good work, you inspire and motivate me.
@TrineT I do see someone regularly. Some days are harder than others. Few steps forward and a leap back gets me every time.
I am fortunate to have a really great support system of a couple of people that know everything. It took time (and a lot of anxiety) for me to trust enough to speak my thoughts, feelings, story which I don't do very easy and still struggle with. If you asked me a year ago if I've spoke about it to anyone let alone write about how I'm feeling in the moment on a public yet anonymous forum such as this I would have cringed and stopped talking all together.
@TrineT and the reason I do it here sometimes is because it makes me feel less alone the people in my life that know are supportive yes but haven't necessarily experienced any of it.
also the possibility of someone else reading it that might be or have been in the same spot I am might help them to also feel less alone.