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⌈ Secret Post #3210 ⌋

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Comments

Re: Tips on differentiating between trauma flashbacks and "real" emotions?

[herpymcderp]

That's the problem with PTSD... It's often virtually impossible to tell when you're experiencing a relevant fear response or when you're being triggered by something.

If you find yourself suddenly anxious or panicking out of the blue, good rule of thumb is to confirm your state with other people and determine whether or not there is an immediate concern. Unfortunately, if there isn't anyone close by who knows about your situation and knows how to respond, then it isn't a very helpful piece of advice.

Some people find it helpful to have a routine to follow if they begin to panic or suspect they're having flashbacks (e.g. check the house, check the door, text a friend or significant other, pet the cat, try breathing exercises etc.)

Re: Tips on differentiating between trauma flashbacks and "real" emotions?

[dreemyweird]

Yeah, I... eh, try to protect my friends from my freak-outs, so there's no one who knows everything about my situation and very few people who know much. I'm not sure whom I could turn to for a sort of immediate reassuring response. I don't think there IS anyone, and that's sad.

That being said, yes, I believe some sort of routine would help. I'll have to think about what would be best!

Re: Tips on differentiating between trauma flashbacks and "real" emotions?

[herpymcderp]

I hope it works out. I'm sure I don't need to reiterate your thoughts about going back into therapy, but I also hope you manage to get that going soon as well.

Re: Tips on differentiating between trauma flashbacks and "real" emotions?

[dreemyweird]

Thankfully, we have free counselling as what is essentially a side bonus to my degree, so I don't think there will be any problems with that. I'm going to go make an appointment tomorrow.

Also, thank you so much for all the support and advice. F!s is basically the only place where I can get that, and I appreciate it immensely.

Re: Tips on differentiating between trauma flashbacks and "real" emotions?

[herpymcderp]

No need for that lol. Despite not giving a shit about trolling anons, I care a lot when people are having genuine problems and I consider it a reward if I'm able to provide information or a sympathetic ear.

f!s is one of the last bastions of lj culture after all, and the people are what make it.

Re: Tips on differentiating between trauma flashbacks and "real" emotions?

[mudousetsuna]

I just wanna tell you, don't feel bad that you haven't got a person who knows everything about your situation. That's not sad, unless you're saying it makes you sad, which is valid. I mean, personally I compartmentalize a lot, and while I spill my emotions to some friends, they don't know everything. It gets emotionally exhausting/I don't want to burden them, etc. It's just what people tend to do when they have a lot they are dealing with.

But I hope you are feeling better now and can find a way to deal with those emotions if/when they come up again. Trauma and just feeling distraught over something is such a fine line, I don't think there's a crossing point. It just depends on how deeply you are affected by it or want to be. *offers random hugs*