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Old Apr 15, 2009, 11:17 AM
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I've found that trying to have all female health care providers, even my dentist, help me a great deal. I still have anxiety, but it's much less having a woman doc.

Also, in a situation like an emergency where you have no choice, maybe grabbing a female nurse and letting her know briefly, that you are a sexual abuse survivor and very uncomfortable about things, she might provide some support and even let the male doctors know so that they are more care-full of you.

Other than that, I wish I could make your pain and flashbacks go away. But I can't. Time, Therapy and Taking good care of yourself will eventually make things better. We'll always be scarred, but the older the scar gets the less you see or feel it.
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I'd rather have a visit, note or pretty picture
than an "I'll say a prayer" or a "god bless you."
Doesn't make me feel better, no meaning to me for sure.
Can't stop you from praying and blessing me,
and if that makes you feel better feel free.
But keep it to yourself please, don't tell me.
And let's all respect each other's feelings.
With kindness, support and "sweet dreamings."