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I have a similar thing happen although not at a trigger word and I hate it although after a couple of years I am getting better at managing it. It's wired isn't it. I think my t sees it as a form of regression as she used to ask how old I felt and when I can't talk tends to think it is pre verbal. I am not convinced but she is great at getting me to wiggle my toes and be aware of my senses and helps me to try and stay more present, but there have been times I have ended up sitting in the car not able to move for ages. I know just what you mean with the driving so I try to stay put until I am more with it if I can. If not she suggested I keep sweets with a strong flavour in the car and these and air and sometimes music help to bring me round so to speak
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Oh definitely. The regression thing smacks of familiarity too -- we talked briefly about it two sessions ago but I was, again, way too afraid to open up about the extent of my regressive states. I'm trying to summon the courage to do this next week. Shooting her an email so she holds me accountable for bringing this stuff up might not be a bad idea, but knowing myself.. I'd just freak out about it until Wednesday.
I'm not big on candy but I'll keep mints or something on me to see if it helps. Thanks!
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I do this to, sort of dissociating; it's usually because I find I can't process the things that I'm too frightened to talk about or that are buried deep inside...
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Good insight. I'm too afraid to process the hard stuff and compartmentalizing certain things that bother me instead of talking about them hasn't helped any. I hope you're able to overcome it, in time, too.
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The same thing happens to me when I'm driving. It's pretty scary cuz then u imagine what could've happened from zoning out. It's like your on auto pilot or something, your body's there but your mind is miles away. I hate it
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Yes, exactly. I think we need shock collars.
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I have had a similar problem during my sessions. I finally did tell my T what was happening and he has helped me get back and connected again. He also helped me get grounded before I leave. I would encourage you to talk to your T about it.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I'm working up the tenacity to share instead of withhold this time.
I'll keep you guys updated, if you're interested. Thanks for your responses
