An event from a few years back has been haunting me lately. Mostly because part of that event has forced it's way back into my life. Everywhere I go it's there, in my face reminding me. I can't sleep at night, really I'm more afraid to sleep, because I know if I sleep I'll dream about it. I keep having panic attacks, where I lose my breath and come close to passing out. Where ever I look I get these flash back of what happen. Lately I've been waking up screaming. My chest feels heavy and I feel numb.
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I know rape victims who complain about simular issues. Anyway a problem undiscussed cannot be solved, so spit the issue out on what has been bothering you.
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I can't even begin to imagine the terror you must be experiencing. I'm very sorry to hear about your suffering, and I will be praying to the Lord that he will grant you peace.
The only way for you to break this horrible situation, I believe, is to face whatever it is that is haunting you. You don't need to do this alone. You have the strongest and best ally one could ever hope for on your side, The Lord. You might also want to look for support from people near you. A close friend, someone at church, a relative and so on.
I wish I could do more than type empty words. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will respond with more tangible advice.
God Bless.
The only way for you to break this horrible situation, I believe, is to face whatever it is that is haunting you. You don't need to do this alone. You have the strongest and best ally one could ever hope for on your side, The Lord. You might also want to look for support from people near you. A close friend, someone at church, a relative and so on.
I wish I could do more than type empty words. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will respond with more tangible advice.
God Bless.
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Talking to someone is the best way to work through problems like this. If you do not feel comfortable talking about it yet you can try to write it down, in a journal or a letter. I have a few times written a letter to God because at the time it was easier for me to write about it than to say it outloud. If you are not comfortable with it being on paper write it down and then burn it. It will take time and it is a very scary thing to do, but it does help.
There are help lines that you can call to stay anonymous, and you will need the support of people close to you if at all possible. If you wish to talk through it online I also know a few sites that you can go to.
I wish there was more I could do to help you, and if you ever want to talk feel free to pm me.
There are help lines that you can call to stay anonymous, and you will need the support of people close to you if at all possible. If you wish to talk through it online I also know a few sites that you can go to.
I wish there was more I could do to help you, and if you ever want to talk feel free to pm me.
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I would recommend that you see a psychiatrist. There are some good medications out there, and, more importantly, it would be good to talk through your anxious memories and feelings with a professional. "Everybody's doin' it."
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try to speak it out...
if you can't handle talking about the whole event, at least talk about it in hints or whatever makes you feel comfortable.
try to find a person that will understand your need to talk.
if you can't handle talking about the whole event, at least talk about it in hints or whatever makes you feel comfortable.
try to find a person that will understand your need to talk.
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I've tried all of this...believe me I've tried. The only thing I have found out is now I have PTSD.
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Well this is frustrating , we can't solve your problem because you aren't posting what is bothering you. Don't make your heart a murder hole.
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I got raped...ok?! It's his face that I can't get out of my head. It's his voice I hear and a shiver runs through my body. It's him that makes me afraid to sleep. That is my problem.
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It's good that you have got it diagnosed. I assume this means you're seeing a therapist on a regular basis. That is also good!
I know there's nothing I can really do to help, except pray, but I just wanted to let you that we care about you here. May God be your security and comfort during these troubling times.
I know there's nothing I can really do to help, except pray, but I just wanted to let you that we care about you here. May God be your security and comfort during these troubling times.
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