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Dealing with Flashbacks in a Healthy Relationship

pandasss

462d

I'm finally in a healthy relationship after all my past ones being toxic and abusive. my therapist said my flashbacks from past relationships while I'm with my current bf means I feel safe and vulnerable around him which is a good thing but it makes me have panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. how do I calm down from these flashbacks?

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Anxiety (Including GAD)

Adult psychological abuse

Suicidal ideation

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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    • Roarsy

      432d

      @pandasss sorry this has taken so long to get back to you- personally I actually use a technique that is inhale, hold, exhale, hold. For me I do 5s for each ‘section’ but really depends on one’s own preference, or whatever works for you best. If your thoughts are too loud I find it can really help, it won’t make them go away but can make them addressable. Sorry again for such a long time for relying.

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    • Roarsy

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      That sounds tough. To calm down from the flashbacks themselves have you tried breathing exercises? I know it’s often the go to, and sometimes seems silly but it really can help calm the body down, and thus with a slower heart rate, a better opportunity to clear the head.

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      • pandasss

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        @Roarsy I've tried to focus on my breathing but the thoughts are too loud so I can't focus, do you know of any breathing techniques I can focus on that works best for you? I can try to write it out in front of me and just reread it as I practice to help imbed it in my memory. Thank you!!

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        • Roarsy

          432d

          @pandasss sorry this has taken so long to get back to you- personally I actually use a technique that is inhale, hold, exhale, hold. For me I do 5s for each ‘section’ but really depends on one’s own preference, or whatever works for you best. If your thoughts are too loud I find it can really help, it won’t make them go away but can make them addressable. Sorry again for such a long time for relying.

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