I experience that too. I will be in an emotional flashback for long long periods of time. Is that even possible? I can go several days....I just realized it last night during my T session. I couldn't see any other options than the hopelessness and powerlessness I was feeling. I even told my T that I felt panicked and I don't make good decisions when panicked.

How to get rid of the emotional flashbacks? Do they ever go away, or is it a matter of identifying and forcing the more balanced view? Like saying wait, I'm in an emotional flashback right now. Using copious amounts of energy to find those positive things that round me and my situation out and then trying with all my mind to incorporate them into my viewpoint. Is that the real solution or is it possible to get these flashbacks to stop?