get freaked out about what happened to me. I have been away from the guy 2 years but I still get, I guess you might call them flashbacks, I don't know. I still think about the bad stuff I its like I relive it a little and I get depressed. I had a dream the other night he attacked me and it freaked me out. Even now I have a low opinion of men because I think they all have it in them to treat women this way, I mean you hear these stories of domestic abuse all the time.
2006-06-17 12:31:55 · 8 answers · asked by briansbutterflygirl 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Seek counseling and talk it out.... Don't let the past get you down, let go of all of that... Live your life in the present and think positive. Seek your inner strength and learn to be happy. Consider taking some self-defense classes, this may help you gain some confidence in protecting yourself if the need ever arises again. Good Luck!
2006-06-17 12:54:25 · answer #1 · answered by SUSYQ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you start to have a flashback, try to start singing. It will change your thought patterns.
If that does not work, try exercising - even just jumping jacks. It will help.
If you consistently have nightmares, about anything, you may be having a low blood sugar episode during the night. Check out www.hufa.com for hints on what to eat before going to bed to avoid nightmares of all sorts.
2006-06-17 12:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, get some professional help. The best way to exorcise the demons is to talk about them. You need an objective ear. Also, I want to tell you that men aren't all bad, and there are many more good ones than bad ones. I had some lousy ones in my life, and I finally have a great one. Hang in there.
2006-06-17 12:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's normal. it takes longer for the lower levels of the mind to work through issues than the upper part where we do normal stuff like get up and go to work.
it's a good sign because it means you are working it out, not having it bottled up and festering.
ultimately, with or without professional advice, you will reach a point where you can say that you have faced the distress.
it won't ever totally completely go away, but you will find you can say "no, I am not going to let that rubbish ruin my day."
2006-06-17 12:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by leadbelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need to talk to your current man about your situation. I have been abused myself; not all men are like the last!
2006-06-17 12:36:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how u feel my bastard brother kicked me in the eye and punched me in the head many times. i hate this evil ***** and wish he were in hell where he belongs. i also had a boyfriend who did the same. my opinion of men is low to. they are backstabbing hoes that hurt women and cheat on them and give poor women deadly diseases i wont mention
2006-06-21 19:49:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A wife can be abusive too!!
2006-06-17 12:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's been too long. get therapy for PTSD.
2006-06-17 12:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋