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Old Feb 21, 2011, 10:13 AM
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I know this is what I need to do but recent efforts have resulted in me shutting down and experiencing unpleasant flashbacks etc.

I just don't feel I can deal with these things at this time even though I would like to so I can try to put it al behind me.
Is your therapist aware that you are shutting down and the flashbacks are increasing?

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at this time being intimate freaks me out, thoughts and pains rush me.
It is okay to not be intimate if you aren't ready.

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how do others not see that i am struggling? why cant i just scream and let everyone know? why cant i be honest for once, tear down the defences and the curtain of strength and mask of happiness and of being in complete control?
Any new thoughts on this?

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i hate my inability to forget, move on, be strong. just over it.
THis is impossible. You have to work through this stuff.
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