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Posted 2/12/2018 4:55 AM (GMT 0)
I'm having flashbacks that sometimes cause me to spiral into panic attacks, and they're related to the THERAPY that was supposed to help me get over my anxiety. What is this, and how can I make it stop?
Posted 2/12/2018 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi AE,

I am very sorry to hear about your experience and current challenge with flashbacks. These unpleasant memories/feelings usually are associated with trauma/PTSD.

Were you being treated for such? Is it possible that you are just having the negative memories in association with your therapy that was taking you places that were difficult to deal with?

How was your relationship with the therapist? Any negative experiences that you can recall? It may not have been anything overt, but just a feeling of unease. It is really important to be comfortable with the person you are working with.

If possible, finding another therapist, one that makes you feel very safe, would be a good goal. You can hopefully work out where this trouble has its origins, and start moving forward with your anxiety management again.

Post with us anytime for anxiety support!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 2/13/2018 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
I had a very good relationship with the therapist, just the things she asked me to do were hard and not at all helpful for my healing process, as I believed. Still, she persisted, because it was her job. I can't blame her. I wasn't being treated for PTSD, only for trauma. I might be having negative memories, but they seem so intense that I can't really tell.

Thanks for replying!
Posted 2/13/2018 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
Of course! Yes, consider gettimg back into therapy if you think that's a good choice for you...

...also be sure and check out the Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material to work with...

...and post with us anytime for sharing amd support!

S.C.
Posted 3/14/2018 11:50 PM (GMT 0)

Anxious Entity said...
I had a very good relationship with the therapist, just the things she asked me to do were hard and not at all helpful for my healing process, as I believed. Still, she persisted, because it was her job. I can't blame her. I wasn't being treated for PTSD, only for trauma. I might be having negative memories, but they seem so intense that I can't really tell.

Thanks for replying!

Hey, did you ever get a POTS diagnosis?
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