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Originally Posted by Paige008
I feel like I've done something wrong, like I've broken a rule.
I'm embarrassed to go and see her again, or to ever talk about it again.
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This is common. Were you threatened about telling when you were a child? You probably feel shame too?
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Originally Posted by Paige008
Ever since I talked about it last week, I've had nothing but flashbacks and smells and nightmares. I'm afraid of everything, jumping at the slightest sound, and obsessing over being followed.
this sucks and it's like its happening all over again.
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This is common too. It is like you stirred it up. Getting better involves this. To get better you need to talk about it in therapy and let your feelings out. This is the only way to let it go so that you can move on with your life.
Yes, it does seem to make things worse at first but it really is for the best and if you stick with it, things will get better.
You have been keeping this stuff inside where it has been affecting you and when you first take it out it really is hard but it is the only way to get better.
Please continue to keep us posted on how you are doing?
I hope you talk to your therapist about how you felt after telling. She can help you with this.