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Originally Posted by zooropa
this might be triggering...
I have nightmares & flashbacks, like most people with PTSD. A lot of times with those come physical sensations of being hurt, physcially hurt, even though I know that nobody has touched me. Is that what body memories are? Is that a PTSD thing?
I have asked my T about this but she didn't answer me. I'm scared to ask her again, it was very difficult for me to ask her in the 1st place, it has taken me years of experiencing this to even allow myself to *think* about it much less vocalize it. I feel like I am being raped again, it physically hurts, even after the flashback is over. I just really need to know whether this is something other people with PTSD experience or not.  |
Your. therapist might have not answered you because she wants you to decide for yourself what it is and because she doesn't want to create false memory syndrome in you.
Is it body memories I cant say. I'm not your therapist or doctor. what I can say is that sometimes what you are going through is considered body memories for some people and for others its considered having hallucinations and for others its called withdrawal symptoms from medications, caffeine or illegal drugs and alcohol. only you and your doctors can tell you which it is for you by exploring your medical history, psychological history, drug and alcohol use history if any, and medication history. keep working with your therapist and doctors and someday you will have the answers that you need