This is my first post and I don't really know how to go about this but I'm hoping some of you share similar stories and have advice!

I was in a verbally and emotional abusive relationship for a year before I managed to leave a few months ago. He was a very violent person who had serious anger problems and repeatedly hurt other people. I felt so scared all the time and had nightmares constantly of him hurting people around me.

After police and my parent's involvement, I was able to get him out of my life, but I still find myself in fear. I still have nightmares and panic attacks when I think about him, especially because he has threatened my life three times since we have broken up.

Does anyone have similar experiences and some advice for moving past this fear? I have talked with my eating disorder therapist but every time I try to talk about the things that happened in my relationship I get panicked so I don't know to get help.

Thank you everyone