[JennaWadde99]

I decided to get into therapy after being haunted by memories/flashbacks for years .I had my first session 2 days ago,now I'm having increase anger,sucidal thoughts...strong discomfort when getting undress to change clothes or taking a shower.All the sudden my mind goes back to that time when I was being molested when I'm undressed. The pictures of women half naked or in bikinis in magazines or TV also triggers me. Is this going to be a long road?I wish I could forget about this.Has anyone being in this situation ?Will these memories stop haunting me?

[benzenering]

I, too, am in that situation. I've been in therapy for three months. I had suppressed the memories for years, in my case, so bringing them up in therapy has brought on intense flashbacks and fear. Last week I told my psychiatrist that therapy is making me feel WORSE. She said it may take awhile to feel better. Has your therapist started teaching you some coping skills? Mine has taught me diaphragmatic breathing and visualization. You may want to insist on coping skills right away...there is no need to leave you in any more pain than you already have.