Been gone a while

I've been participating in an outpatient hospital program, although I did a week inpatient at the as well. My depression has been really bad since the end of May when I was taken off all my meds. Long story...

My real problem now is memories. I am being bombarded with memories.. they aren't all of abuse but of the same time as the abuse happened. Do you guys have thoughts, ideas or experiences dealing with memories?

Do you write the memories down? Often I find when I write something down, it leaves my mind. I Hope you feel better soon Crispy.

Hugs, Karen...

I hope NCOT's advice helps too.

Chris,

so happy to see you post again!

I become flooded with memories, thoughts, audio memories.
Voices that you could swear the person is right next to you!
freaks me out.

I learned to wright done the crap. Just free writing what ever comes come. Usually more crap you joins, you might start connecting some dots from the past.

The next day read it. The right again on your feelings and emotions of the crap.

This works great for me. I ever draw little doodle, stick people, clouds, tornado's, people drowning.

All the scribbles are usually done on the second day when you are getting in touch with your body. What you are feeling; then writing it down.

Don't hold back!

Peace and strength

Trina

Can you pinpoint an event that is happening during your daytime waking hours that could be triggering your memories.
I'm also being flooded right now with bad memories and its coming from my daughters upcoming wedding and my thinking that I will mess it up. So I try to stay positive and get myself distracted. It helps if you can find something you like to do as a distraction. I collect Halloween cross stitch and play with my 4 kitties...video games might help, but only if its enjoyable for you...
Find the cause in your daily life right now that is bringing these memories back and deal with the situation in your mind and play act it out and then confront it...
Hope things are better for you soon. I wish you peace...

keep strong mate. your on the road to managed recovery.

I hope your day gets better Crispy. It stinks to have bad days. And hard days. Lately things have been harder for me too. Especially my concentration. I hope we both feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...

Keep hope that once your off those meds and that they are out of your body, your triggers will lessen...Things will get better for you, you've just keep taking each day at a time and it will get better...
Hugs from me to you.