Flashbacks

How do you stop them. It seems everyday something brings something up. Last night I knew what it was that brought it on. But usually I don't I can't keep having these things come up. It is really starting to affect me. I want them to go away. How do I put them back? It just seems that one brings on another now. I hate it hate hate it. I don't know where to go or what to do, but it has to stop.

I've been working on flashback issues lately too. My Pdoc has adjusted my meds, added others.... including anti-anxiety drugs. I'm on Xanax XR now, and it seems to be helping a lot.

I am in cognitive behavioral therapy, so I spend a lot of time "talking" to myself, telling myself to stop stressing, to take a deep breath. Finding ways to distract yourself from the flashbacks is important.

On really stressful days, I tuck a handkerchief with lavender oil on it in my pocket. Music helps sometimes.

Thanks obsids. Talking to myself isn't working anymore. The other night I thought I was going to die. I just couldn't take it anymore. I just don't know what to do. Take it one day at a time I guess. I try to distract myself, but the problem is I am exhausted from distracting myself. I can not be still for a minute. It is 1 am - I can't lie down and go to bed because my mind has a mind of its own. I don't know why it is so out of control. Sorry didn't mean to rant - thank you for responding.