Posted by seldomseen on June 24, 2009, at 10:35:10
In reply to Re: Help - trigger - scared » seldomseen, posted by garnet71 on June 24, 2009, at 9:14:17
" It feels like a force now rather than an emotion though. Like it takes over my mind and body. It sure is bizarre. I mean, just talking to him on the phone, and bam, a switch goes off in my brain."
Yeah, that's EXACTLY what emotional triggers feel like to me. The BAM! and then all of a sudden I'm off the charts. These reactions are often the result of things long buried emerging to the surface and when they do emerge, they can be powerful and debilitating. They may even contain so-called psychotic (read irrational) features, but I really don't think you are psychotic.
First, you are aware that you may be psychotic.
Second, it's a situational stressor
Third, these hallucinations likely aren't, but are either a defense (it wasn't him!) you are constructing to shield yourself from the trigger OR some sort of memory.I think there are two very important things to do/remember that will help (or at least help me). Try to ensure that you *stay grounded* and attached to something that is completely and undeniably real. Also try to remember that others have experienced similar things and are okay, just as you will be.
Seldom.
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