I also have flashbacks, but I believe everyone's are different because our sources/causes are different. That is me making excuses for being able to help that much, but I also understand somewhat what you are feeling.

I find if I can notice I am heading into a flashback early enough I can talk about it, or even just say "I am being triggered" it helps to defuse it most of the time. Yes, once it gets too far it is difficult to calm down, but even then talking to a trusted friend is usually enough, especially when they triggered me (counterintuitively! But so true).

It is very hard to rationalise when you are triggered, but sometimes it is good to look back (even after your flashback) and look at the things that have happened over the previous week (yes, week) that caused your level to build up more and more. Maybe something you could not let go and were looping on. Sometimes it is one thing, but usually it is many things that you did not accept and let go.

I was not very deep here, but I hope I helped some.


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