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Old Feb 05, 2006, 12:35 AM
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well,

i have been having alot of flashbacks, yesterday and today. i have been thinking about when i was raped two-three years ago, and my fear of the dark. its frightning, im getting so paranoid. i dont know what to do..everyones asleep..

hmm

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Old Feb 05, 2006, 12:57 AM
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Deb -- I can relate, a lot. When I'm afraid at night I tend to curl up, hold my hands close to my chest. It's comforting. I feel like a child when i do that, but it's my child within who is so afraid, so I need that. I have to remember to breath, and breath deep. I tend to hold my breath and that makes it worse. At times, I need to do something to ground myself, like sit up in bed or actually write in my journal until I can't stay awake any longer. Other times, a cup of warm milk can be enough to calm me down. I guess the point is that I must find some way to take care of myself and nurture myself. I've found it the best way to ease the fear.

It feels to me from what you have written that you feel alone in your fear. Please know that you are not alone. A lot of us can relate to you. I don't know your faith, but I will pray for you and your comfort. You deserve that.

Be well, deb.

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Old Feb 05, 2006, 01:52 AM
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thanks. my flashbacks..
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Old Feb 05, 2006, 01:54 AM
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Seems imo you need to quit thinking about it... get into a book or a tv movie or something non triggering... alone at night is not a good time to be trying to work through things (((hugs)))
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