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Posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 7:25:33
I was just looking out my kitchen window and noticed 2 young boys, maybe 10 yrs old, playing in a snow bank. My first thought was "what happened to the good old days when life was fun, innocent and carefree?" BUT then it all flashed back....snow.....innocent. Why does something so innocent have to remind me of a childhood trauma. It happened in the winter. Why can't the memories just stay away, why do I have to have these flashbacks? I just had a revelation while writing this, both of my childhood traumas happened in the winter, maybe that's why I'm so much worse this time of year. I never thought of that before, or maybe not. I don't know, I'm just so sick of the flashbacks and memories. Will they EVER go away? PLEASE somebody make them go away. I don't want them anymore. I've suffered enough. :(
AG (who can't even look out the kitchen window)
Posted by partlycloudy on January 25, 2005, at 7:41:54
In reply to Kids playing in the snow, posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 7:25:33
Has your therapist ever suggested EMDR? It has helped me hugely.
www.emdr.com
Posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 8:53:34
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow » Angel Girl, posted by partlycloudy on January 25, 2005, at 7:41:54
> Has your therapist ever suggested EMDR? It has helped me hugely.
> www.emdr.com
>What is that?
AG
Posted by partlycloudy on January 25, 2005, at 9:35:43
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow » partlycloudy, posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 8:53:34
It's a form of therapy that allows you to process upsetting memories (like the ones that play a loop in your head or keep getting triggered)so that you can actually deal with the emotions they stir up. It really allowed me to put events from my past behind me, instead of dragging them along with my immediate experience, if that makes sense. It is often utilized for those with post-traumatic stress.
It was accredited as a form of therapy in 1995 (relatively recently) and is best done by a certified therapist. I like this form of therapy as you have a finite goal, and once it's reached, the treatment is finished.Babble me if you want more info.
Posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 10:36:21
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow, posted by partlycloudy on January 25, 2005, at 9:35:43
pc
I have been diagnosed to have PTSD but have received no therapy for it as of yet. My sister wanted me to talk to my therapist at my next appt. I just noticed when rereading your first post to me that you gave a URL. I didn't see it the first time. I'll check it out. If I'm still confused I'll babblemail you. Thanks for the help. I have things trigger my memories almost on a daily basis, ordinary, everyday things that nobody would even think could be related but is. My memories are strong, like it was yesterday. I was sooooooo stupid back then. I could've stopped it and I caused the 2nd one and I've made some VERY risky choices as an adult putting myself in situations that could've been very harmful for me. I must have STUPID written across my forehead or something. Why don't I learn? I'm not a kid anymore. :(
AG
Posted by partlycloudy on January 25, 2005, at 10:42:36
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow » partlycloudy, posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 10:36:21
Carfeul, now, or I'll tell you stories that will make your toes curl! It takes most of us a long time to learn to make the right choices. I'm still taking baby steps.
I'll be here if you need me.
Take good care, AG
Posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 14:58:22
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow » Angel Girl, posted by partlycloudy on January 25, 2005, at 10:42:36
pc
Yes, baby steps is right but I should know better than to put myself at risk now. My T has asked me to not watch TV shows that *touch* on the subject, ie: Oprah. I try not to but sometimes I seem compelled to. Am I a glutton for punishment? For the record, that's not what I meant by risky behaviour.
AG
Posted by just plain jane on January 25, 2005, at 17:29:39
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow » Angel Girl, posted by partlycloudy on January 25, 2005, at 10:42:36
> Careful, now, or I'll tell you stories that will make your toes curl!
I thought that's what orgasms were supposed to do. :O
>It takes most of us a long time to learn to make the right choices.
We can LEARN how to do that???
pc, why didn't you say that before???> I'm still taking baby steps.
> I'll be here if you need me.Me too, AngelGirl. Alass, I am anass if I think it might make you laugh, but I can be very serious, even have an idea once in a while. Sometimes a good one.
> Take good care, AG
Ditto from me! And let us help you take good care.
Posted by just plain jane on January 25, 2005, at 17:35:51
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow » partlycloudy, posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 10:36:21
> pc
>
> I have been diagnosed to have PTSD but have received no therapy for it as of yet. My sister wanted me to talk to my therapist at my next appt. I just noticed when rereading your first post to me that you gave a URL. I didn't see it the first time. I'll check it out. If I'm still confused I'll babblemail you. Thanks for the help. I have things trigger my memories almost on a daily basis, ordinary, everyday things that nobody would even think could be related but is. My memories are strong, like it was yesterday. I was sooooooo stupid back then. I could've stopped it and I caused the 2nd one and I've made some VERY risky choices as an adult putting myself in situations that could've been very harmful for me. I must have STUPID written across my forehead or something. Why don't I learn? I'm not a kid anymore. :(
>
> AGYou're learning, you're also trying to protect you from yourself. If you seek the truth, it will find you.
I had STUPID on my forehead and used a belt sander to remove it. It bled pretty bad so I went to the doctor and he said,
"That was STUPID."And I said,
"It's gone. How'd you know???"please forgive my levity, it is a compulsion and, since it is much better than some of the things i used to do, i let it have a fairly free rein.
just plain listnin' jane
Posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 18:46:08
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow, posted by just plain jane on January 25, 2005, at 17:29:39
jpj
curled toes from the big O. Sounds good to me! :)AG
Posted by Angel Girl on January 25, 2005, at 18:48:03
In reply to Re: Kids playing in the snow » Angel Girl, posted by just plain jane on January 25, 2005, at 17:35:51
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