Nightmares: 1) recognize that they can't actually hurt you in real life.....you will wake up eventually. 2) Journal: i'm serious here, how I got somewhat control over my nightmare that terrorized me for months was journaling about my day, and then at the end of the entry, state that you have the power, that you are a survivor. 3) Stop worrying about them: it seems impossible, but worrying about having a nightmare/the nightmare you had just puts more stress on your fractured brain, and makes it more likely that it WILL repeat. 4) Reach out: here, to a trusted friend, just get off your chest what's bothering you....your less likely to have a nightmare if you don't have everything bottled up. Flashbacks: 1) always keep in your mind that flashbacks are in the past.....they can't hurt you the way they did in the present. 2) Know your triggers: what upsets you, what makes you feel like that little boy/girl.......and eiether try to limit your exposure to them, or devise "safety plans" when you have to deal with them. (which we can help you with) 3) Ground yourself: when you are around a trigger, keep yourself present by noticing anything that's different.....turn on loud music, touch a piece of ice.... 4)Pay attention to the early signs: When your around a trigger, how do you feel? what do you do? Those are the questions that will lead you to the early signs of a flashback, and help you devise a plan when you feel them. Diamonds are only made under extreme pressure. So let's sparkle baby :)
She looked in the mirror and thought today....what happened to miss no longer afraid?
Kelly Clarkson- "Miss Independent"
"If you can't handle me at my worst you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
Marilyn Monroe
I am not a doctor, and I don't take referrals :)
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