Lingering Memories of Sexual Assault

I am so sorry that happened to you, and please know you’re not alone. It’s definitely common in PTSD sufferers. I would highly recommend going to see a therapist that specializes in it. I’ve been raped twice and was experiencing flashbacks multiple times during the day and dreaming about it at night. It’s gotten a lot better, maybe down to once a month or so. Be kind to yourself ❤️ I know how hard it is

Yes! This is a flashback. I highly recommend grounding exercises or telling yourself you're not there anymore.

I’m a therapist. ❤️ if you can, get into therapy. As someone who has been the client and the therapist, I can’t recommend it enough. And/Or a support group.

i have flashbacks like this from my past relationship. of course im no medical professional, but this does sound like PTSD.

Hi, I wasn't raped, but I did have a traumatic experience in a mental hospital in 2015, I still have flashbacks and moments where I'm not alright at all if I have anything that reminds me of the experience. It could be small things like the color white, smells, or even being in hospitals or seeing doctors. My blood pressure raises as a result as well make visits very difficult. There's lots of moments where I have what I call "episodes" that have me curled up, shaking, and crying my eyes out over the memories/flashbacks. These attacks used to be extremely common, even following me into my nightmares and dreams, waking me up in a cold sweat where I'd start the day with an attack.. My best advice would be to be as patient with yourself as possible, and whenever you're able to, reassure yourself that it wasn't your fault and you weren't to blame. I had a huge period of time where I didn't acknowledge or talk about it, around 2015-2019, until I just broke by the end of 2020 and first started to heal and grieve over what happened. I had a large amount of guilt and blamed myself for putting me in that situation and even went as far as hating myself and becoming suicidal. I'm nowhere near the end of my journey with PTSD, but I try my best not to take too many steps backwards. These missteps happen on occasion still, but it is best to identify what causes them and learn from them whenever possible. Above all, I hope the very best for you! ❤️

Sounds like PTSD.

Yes

yes ma’am. i was molested 4 years ago:P

I understand 100%! I was molested over 30 years ago, and still get flashbacks. I need to get back into therapy...

Hey girl, i was raped 3 years ago and just a few months ago i broke my silence of you need someone to chat with. You can count me in. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Just know it wasn't your fault

1. i hope ur ok 💕 i love and support you. 2. yes i wasn’t raped but i had seizures when i was little and for me i always get flashbacks of my seizures. 💕 ur not alone