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Sara, I don't have a magic answer for this - just keep on praying, I will pray for you too!!! You're doing well and you know where I am if you would like to talk about it. I am here for you xxx
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The only answer I can think of is what God told me when I kept reliving them. He said, "Barbara, keep your eyes on Me". There was one time where I was so overwhelmed that all I could do was cry "help me Jesus" and I felt His presense immediately come to my aid.
I know it's not easy keeping our minds off of the things that so overwhelmed us and hurt us so deeply. But I'm living proof that it's possible.
I know it's not easy keeping our minds off of the things that so overwhelmed us and hurt us so deeply. But I'm living proof that it's possible.
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Imani said:
Yes is much difficult when flashbacks take over your life. I used to have much flashbacks and relive certain parts of my abuse and still do but not as often.
Only thing have found to help me get some control with flashbacks: Force myself to face them in a controlled environment. You know anything about "Tough Love"..... for people who are afraid to trust anyone, afraid they will be hurt, afraid of everyone...... you must embrace your inner child and teach her you love her.... after you make friends with your inner child she will come to you for strength and protection against all the triggers.
In the beginning I would take one day every week and make myself face different memories. Set up little ritual to assist my inner child to come out. Because she always afraid of people and afraid of being hurt.....
Always begin with prayer and devotions..... with God you can do anything..... Remember Phillipians 4:13 ..... repeat over and over.... another one Psalms 18:1
Took me three years.... kept journal whole time. The next day would reward myself with something special.... Had no choice but to force myself to face abuse memories because they were controlling my life. Now, start everyday with prayer and renewal. Still take at least one day every month for "ME".... sorry can not say have "no flashbacks" because still do and think will always have "triggers". But most time flashbacks do not control me as much. Now I look forward to one day every month because I take my inner child out to play. Just as with any child sometimes she can be stubborn and still afraid but she knows I am here and an adult she can trust.
Hope this helps some..... think will always have flashbacks.... but if you learn to control them they will heal..... feel free to PM me anytime.... I not have all the answers only know how God has helped me..... will hold you in prayers.....
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I was having a lot of flashbacks from my past and now I am having a lot of metaphoric dreams that have to do with my past. I would say what most everyone says, pray about it and just spill your heart to God, tell Him how you are feeling, and He will comfort you in all your pain and flashbacks.
Recently;
I had a flashback while I was sleeping from when I was about 6 or 7, and my dad was yelling at me for something, and in the dream I yelled for him to shut up, when I popped awake, my roommate told me that I had yelled the word out. Since the shut up part didn't happen when my dad was really yelling at him, I freaked out and couldn't go back to sleep because I was really freaked out. But recently my dreams have been about me "killing" characteristics inside of me that have to do with my dad... and other things, it is really crazy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Imani!
Recently;
I had a flashback while I was sleeping from when I was about 6 or 7, and my dad was yelling at me for something, and in the dream I yelled for him to shut up, when I popped awake, my roommate told me that I had yelled the word out. Since the shut up part didn't happen when my dad was really yelling at him, I freaked out and couldn't go back to sleep because I was really freaked out. But recently my dreams have been about me "killing" characteristics inside of me that have to do with my dad... and other things, it is really crazy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Imani!
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