If I tell someone about what happened, will they try to make me relive it?
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Updated: May 11, 2021
Katheryn
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Sep 14, 2014
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I think it depends on how you feel about it and what is best for you. Many times talking about what happened and working through it is a great way to move forward from what was done to you or from what happened. But you might not be ready to do that yet, and we can work together to create a safe environment and work through the events in a way that you feel comfortable.
Anonymous
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Nov 3, 2014
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I do not believe they will do that. You are coming to them so they shouldn't expect you to do anything in return.
Anonymous
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Oct 5, 2014
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The person might ask about the experience, but will never ask more than you are comfortable sharing. An active listener should never make you feel uncomfortable in sharing.
Anonymous
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Oct 19, 2014
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Maybe, but if they try to it's the point you need to walk away. If you aren't comfortable with discussing then you shouldn't. but sometimes talking with a professional or someone close helps you get better and be okay with whatever happened.
Casryn86
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Oct 23, 2014
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7 Cups of Tea is not meant to force you into reliving any experience you do not wish to. If you want to talk about what happened, then we are happy to listen. If you would rather not, that's okay too!
HerforU2580
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Oct 23, 2014
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what do you mean relive it you must have had some kind of trauma that you fear reliving it . You may have to
so that you can better understand what has happened
Anonymous
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Oct 29, 2014
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I wouldn't try to make you relive it, so if I were you I'd try to tell someone. If they do, tell them you're not comfortable with that.
emergeintolight
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Nov 10, 2014
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Although reliving it could potentially help with the healing process, if you don't feel comfortable doing so, they won't make you.
ListenAdviceSupport
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Nov 12, 2014
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Not always! Sometimes talking about problems can help you release a lot of stress and worry, but there are ways of going through this without having to 'relive' the situation.
optimisticSnow80
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Nov 14, 2014
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That depends. If you are referring to a traumatic event, there are many therapies that can be prescribed by a psychotherapist. The therapist will not make you relive it in vivid detail, but they will want you to talk about what happened to find the cause of the distress.
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