Flashbacks
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know what I can do in this situation?
A couple days ago I had a huge flashbacks to past traumatic events that I thought I already processed and was done with. I started fighting and defening me from my boyfriend, who was perplexed and panicking himself as he had never seen me like that and just wanted to let me know he would never hurt me, but with him trying to reassure me with physical touch and hugs, the more I freaked out and the more I was in the flashback. I didn't even see him in front of me anymore.
We already talked about it, and he understands now how to support me better, and what was going on. However, last night, I couldn't sleep more than 20-30 minutes at a time without waking up with a shock, every single time I fell asleep, I was dreaming about violence, my past etc. This has never really happened to me so far before. What can I do?
@Celestine22
I'm so sorry that you are experiencing this. Its great to read that you understand what was going on and were able to explain it to your partner.
Basically I think this is out of the pay grade of untrained volunteers on an Internet forum. I think you likely need more professional support.
Personally I think flashbacks are a good thing, as they are brains trying to resolve things. But they are so miserable to go thru, make it easy on yourself and get some quality help.