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Originally Posted by archipelago
I have a triggering anniversary on Christmas. Won't go into the details but last year I had a vivid set of flashbacks for days so I'm just holding on and hoping it doesn't happen again, especially since I won't see my therapist until the 3rd. I have tried to entertain myself and keep busy so that I don't sink into the past. I also sleep more; better than drinking which only makes it more likely. I don't journal if the memories come up. I try to "change the channel" instead. Just doing something concrete like chopping veggies to make a meal and concentrating on that kind of thing helps me get through.
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Thats good archipelago, I dont see this as a flashback, its sort of like a bunch of feelings physical and mental and a feeling of an impending doom, I have always tried to ignore it, but it has gotten worse, and this year now especially and maybe there is a connection between my work in therapy and the intensity of these feelings , i dont know, but I have had these new years eve feelings for a long time even before therapy.