[GenderUnspecific]

My dad has been an alcoholic for as long as I can remember, and was

Possible trigger:

emotionally abusive

even when he wasn't drinking, but it was always worse with alcohol in the mix.

Well, I was watching a movie the other night, and the two main characters had gotten drunk and were flirting, and I had to shut it off. I felt disgusted and cried for a good hour.

I didn't used to react to drunken acting that way, but I just couldn't handle it that time, and I can't bring myself to finish the movie. Now I find myself triggered by anyone pretending to be drunk, when a month ago I would've just seen it with mild disdain.

Has this ever happened to anyone else?

[brainhi]

That particular issues is not one that I react over ....... but I certainly have others. Welcome - this is a great place to talk and be understood.

Are you getting help with your emotional challenges? Does your dad still live with you?

[GenderUnspecific]

I'm leaving for college in a few weeks, but I'll be at home for holidays and some weekends (though not many if I can help it).
I've been seeing a therapist for about 6 months now, which has helped immensely, but I'm going pretty far away I'll be going to the counselor they have at the university.

[tin58]

Hi genderunspecific.

I can relate to having movie scenes, songs, places stir up bring up all sorts of bad feelings.

For me I feel like if I'm already stressed, getting worked up, mentally tired, physically tired, or feeling sick I will be less able to handle my reaction to certain things.

For me, most recently, there was a post on Facebook that really set me off. I was so upset and angry. The post was not about me, just about an upsetting topic. I really had to muster the strength to not lose my cool. Its so tough, but this time atleast I feel i did well.

I notice you stated you will be leaving for college... could this be stressing you out? Lol for me it would be a stressful and emotionally draining event.