Crew,

I also experience body memories. They are frightening to me but if I can, I try to remind myself that is in the past and it is not happening to me right now. That doesn't work most of the time, but when the memory does pass, I remember that and I journal about it. Also I try to keep myself actively doing something and if I can, doing something physical. Physically feeling my body do the activity gets rid of some of the residual pain that my brain thinks is there. I concentrate on the activity and only that. I feel the physical exersion of my body and can feel my individual muscles performing the task. I know that sounds weird, but that is what I do (when I can think rationally enough to do it). It is a persistant battle that I am involved in, but they have been getting less frequent as time goes by and as I am able to distance myself from them. It's true. It is very easy to get lost in the moment and to unconsciously let your brain think it is really happening. I know. But keep trying and trying to gain back your power. Don't let your mind control you. You control your mind. I hope this helps.

Cris from the hotel