Welcome to PC. I’m sorry about your struggle

I’ve been impacted by sexual violence too, and I’m struggling with being in any romantic relationship as I’m afraid of losing control like I did before. It’s really hard. When I go into a flashback, I tell myself that I am safe over and over again. It may seem dumb, but it does help. I can get scared of things easily too.

Are you currently seeing a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or any type of mental health professional? Therapy can help deal with the flashbacks and nightmares of what happened. It’s also an option to try medications, but you don’t have to - you get that choice. I hope you find the support you’re looking for.