It really does get worse before it gets better. But if you're tackling hard stuff in T, it might help to ask to put it in pause for now and to work on building up your resources instead, so that you feel less vulnerable and have fewer flashbacks.

In my experience, my flashbacks honestly didn't decrease for many months. Medically, it was a matter of finding the right sleep med--when I was well-rested, I was less vulnerable to flashbacks and less anxious in general. Of course, the biggest help was getting through my trauma in T so I could process it. It took a looooooong time.

My heart goes out to you, because I know how hard this time can be. You can make it through this.