[dayzee9]

...I don't normal don't post here b/c it reminds of the things that happened in my life -- events that are as far pack as 6 years old. I thought after 80+ ECTs they'd just go away; now I cannot remember the "good years" I admire those who have the guts in THIS forum
I still have the flashbacks frequently at night; at the beginning of an anxiety attack.......after started professional therapy at age 19; now i'm 43 & still having flashbacks..........BUT The other night i ran across a web site that had the MOST EXCELLENT tips for coping/surviving 'flashbacks" Check it out!!!

www.stardrift.net/survivor/flash.html

I swear they wrote it just for me...... DAYZEE9

Hi Dayzee9

I ALWAYS enjoy your posts!! I love your use of the emoticons.

Thanks for sharing that site-- looked at it-- I think it will be very helpful for me. All my life I've had inner tension, bad dreams, and emotional numbness. After a year with my psychologist I'm able to look at the traumas ( instead of trying to deny them) that happened as a child and I think doing some of the things from the site you posted will be helpful. Especially in my case, the one that said-- something about taking that " child " and comfort her and let her feel what she needs to feel. I would never let myself feel anything about my past..... I'm finding out-- that's not been the best way for me.

Seems to me you have a lot of guts too!!

Mandy

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Hey Dayzee9, good to see you here. I don't experience flashbacks (thank God) but your link is still VERY helpful with panic/anxiety attacks. Thanks, I needed something like this to print and keep with me. My Pdoc tells me to do these types of things but it is difficult when you are amidst a panic/anxiety attack. Why didn't I think of this sooner. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Missi

PS - Please come visit often...I find it comforting posting among the other Members that share our disorder...and, you helped me a great deal today.