Okay, background info: I was raped when I was 6. I keep having nightmares now, ranging from sharks back to that rape. I have them almost every night (6 out of the 7 days) What can I do to keep them away? I pray, I read my scriptures before bed, I try to relax. What can I do? Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and I'm so scared I won't (not can't, but won't) make a noise or movement because I'm so scared there are people in the hall or animals under my bed. Most of the time I have dreams of three things: Animals out to get me or those I love (most of the time they're underwater animals, he's raping me again, or people are chasing me. Do they mean anything important? What's a good treatment for PTSD, cause I have flashbacks and panic attacks too?
2006-07-31 11:14:44 · 6 answers · asked by krazykiddz 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Please do yourself a favor and find a good counselor who specializes in a technique known as EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. Try this link for more info: http://www.emdr.com/q&a.htm#q1 Do it soon, you will feel so much better! Good luck!
2006-07-31 11:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by hrh_gracee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely need to talk to someone. Try and find help with a counselor or psychologist. You can't do this alone. If you don't have the money go to a rape center, they are in all towns.
2006-07-31 11:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, honey, please talk to a therapist in your area or your family doctor about these dreams. I know a thing or two about PTSD, and it is, as you are aware, quite serious. I would also consider removing your post because it such an intimate, personal matter that not all may be able to handle maturely. Much hope and compassion to you.
2006-07-31 12:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by humble.earthling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes your church can recomend a good counciler----but mostly you need to see a counciler as soon as you can----it will help.
God will help you through this and there are some great christian councilers out there who will help you---god has them to help people like you and me! dont be afriad to get the help you need!
2006-07-31 18:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you mentioned scriptures and bible I would recomend going to your minister and ask if he does counciling in this area.
2006-07-31 11:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried counselling?
2006-07-31 13:33:23 · answer #6 · answered by beezebee25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋