Is this an emotional flashback?

Raven1976 · May 20, 2024 at 02:04 AM

Whenever I read sexual abuse survivors stories or my therapist suggests I was sexually abused I start to feel trapped and like I want to escape my body. Is that normal or an emotional flashback. Been that way since I was little,

Abusedbysister · May 20, 2024 at 11:08 AM

I think you should speak to your therapist about this as your therapist is probably the better person to answer your question. However, it seems that these stories Sam pd conversations have a triggering impact on you. You should explore them with your therapist.

Amethyst_Stargazer · May 20, 2024 at 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven1976

Whenever I read sexual abuse survivors stories or my therapist suggests I was sexually abused I start to feel trapped and like I want to escape my body. Is that normal or an emotional flashback. Been that way since I was little,

I felt something very similar to the effect that you've felt, but yes you should ask your therapist more about it. I know it can be scary at first but it does help with recovery. I wish nothing but the best for you.

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Raven1976 Member Member Since Jan 2022 Location: USA Posts: 41 2 7 hugs given	May 20, 2024 at 02:04 AM #1 Whenever I read sexual abuse survivors stories or my therapist suggests I was sexually abused I start to feel trapped and like I want to escape my body. Is that normal or an emotional flashback. Been that way since I was little,
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Abusedbysister Member Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 135 7 205 hugs given	May 20, 2024 at 11:08 AM #2 I think you should speak to your therapist about this as your therapist is probably the better person to answer your question. However, it seems that these stories Sam pd conversations have a triggering impact on you. You should explore them with your therapist.
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