[crazylife]

Ok so my T wants me to find a happy and safe place inside my head. I have really tried but i have PTSD with dissociation disorder so many things i would usually think as being safe and happy just always find a way to trigger flashbacks and i'm just going around in circles now. Any help would be great because i'm stumped.

[Rosie23]

How about music. Something calm and quiet. There are many relaxation CD's some are music some are like coaching you to breathe correctly. I have bought the same one twice and both times I gave my CD to a friend because it works so well. Now I need to buy a new one for me!
Go to the book store and look in the self help areas for these or go on-line. And on you tube is a guy named Paul Collier and he has really nice relaxation music. You can try it there and buy it on I-tunes if you like it.

[DespondentDaisy]

Hmm, the best I can think of is distractions of sorts- tv shows, movies and video games.

what do you enjoy doing?

for me it's being outside...in the woods..under a big pine tree...i can smell the pine, feel the needles under my feet, see the light filtering in, feel the bark on my back as i sit against the tree trunk, etc

is there a place which works for you? by the ocean, lake? woods?

or if movies do it? favorite movie scene? game?

just what do you enjoy..imagine it..put yourself in that place...insert yourself into it as tho you are there or included in part of it...

doesn't have to be long & drawn out...even if it lasts only a few seconds..you can always work on improving it...eyes open/closed what ever..it is YOUR safe place.

took me a long time to get mine verbalized..i had it inside but couldn't get words for my images...so don't worry..you may "know" what it is but not be aware of it ..if that makes sense

[crazylife]

I dunno thanks guys though i think it's going to take time i'm having Christmas off working and just relaxing.

[Open Eyes]

(((((crazylife))))
Well you can always come here and talk and read while your searching. To be honest? This HAS been one of my safe places. I have met some wonderful interesting people here. And I like to read the different information people post. I have met others that have found progress past where I am in my struggle and that has always been helpful. Keep thinking one day at a time and that your going to allow yourself to work your way past this. Be patient, somedays can be difficult, don't be alone, you can always come here and either vent or try to put out positive thoughts.

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Open Eyes

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