I think I might be repressing a lot of memories that arent that great. Ever since yesterday I have been hypervigilent(sp). I feel like the memories could come out any moment now and its really wearing me out. I also feel a lot of anger and I take it out on my driving. How do I get through this? I want to get the memories back but at the same time its exhausting.
2007-06-06 06:43:10 · 5 answers · asked by b 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
This is pretty normal, especially if you opened doors to the past. Picture yourself being gone from home for three weeks; the power went off, now you open the door to the refrigerator and oh, wow--the smell. But you clean up the spoiled food, and you can proceed with putting healthy fresh food in it again.
FIRST: Realize that the past is a stored MEMORY.
SECOND: Realize YOU SURVIVED THE REALITY.
THIRD: You and your therapist will work through the PAST.
FOURTH: The PAST is passed--It can have no more power over you. You can get to the point where it will not only be the past, but simply be HISTORY.
FIFTH: Be easy on yourself and on those around you. You cannot change history; but you can change the present: Keep going forward. Best wishes
2007-06-06 07:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know the memories you say you might be repressing aren't good? If you know they are bad memories and don;t want to recall them or talk about them then that is why you are in therapy. You have to build up confidence about your therapist so you can trust him/her to not react adversely or criticize your past behavior. If you know you have had bad experiences which you don't want to face again that is understandable by any therapist. He/she is there to help you get over them and find ways to not repeat them.
Your anger may be at yourself because you know you are not being open and honest with him/her; in short you may not be getting your "money's worth" out of the therapist. I'm sure you have good memories buried in there with the bad.
Why not try telling him/her about some good memories as a lead in to ascertain his/her reactions and how he/she deals with your life. This way you will build up enough confidence in him/her to allow you to share the things that are really bothering you.
I hope this helps. Good luck, good health, peace and love!
2007-06-06 07:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely, it sounds like alot of your issues stem from having a peer team which you do no longer precisely mesh with. You pronounced you're a competent looking guy or woman, and you're in all probability tremendously clever so which you haven't any longer any reason to no longer be confident. you basically could desire to artwork on bobbing up relationships with different people. I additionally sense it quite is complicated to stroll as much as a stranger and start up a communique on the line, its no longer some thing I ever executed and that i do no longer think of appropriate now i'm the type of man or woman that could desire to, yet there are nevertheless the thank you to get in contact with people, incredibly in college, there will be a lot of golf equipment. "(I don’t have self belief in remedy or medicine, that seems susceptible in my ideas)" you basically have a million existence to stay, and suffering by way of it for no reason in any respect would not make you a hero. additionally, i think of all and sundry enjoys crying now after which, it is cathartic.
2016-11-26 19:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's important to fully cycle through your emotions. Try to channel any aggression safely through some exercise, like running. I would suggest meeting with other trusted friends before your next therapy session and letting them know your thoughts too. Sometimes just letting it out once in therapy is not enough. Even just saying things out loud about your past is very hard, and it may take a few tries to get it out right.
Here's a good place to write your thoughts out: www.dailystrength.org
Don't deny your feelings. What happened happened, and it's a big step to acknowledge that, analyze it, and move forward.
2007-06-06 07:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience...
You might just have to ride it out. It might be long and painful, but in the end, I feel you're much better off for having worked through it.
My advice is to rest, relax, and try not to take your problems out on the world. If you just take a second and breathe, it really does feel a little bit better.
If you do feel you need someone else to contact, please feel free to contact me. I'm no expert, but I'm willing to give some free advice that you don't have to pay for. :)
2007-06-06 07:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by Erin W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋