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Posted by crushedout on February 6, 2006, at 12:10:30
And I find that really scary. Because now I realize that "normal" actually means I could fall apart at any second if the right trigger comes along. And I haven't any access to those feelings so that I can deal with them so they won't hit me so hard the next time.
Posted by fairywings on February 6, 2006, at 15:49:18
In reply to I'm back to normal, posted by crushedout on February 6, 2006, at 12:10:30
I'm glad you're feeling back to normal.
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Posted by Daisym on February 6, 2006, at 22:18:12
In reply to I'm back to normal, posted by crushedout on February 6, 2006, at 12:10:30
This morning I wrote this whole post in reply but now I don't see it anywhere. *sigh*
Essentially I think I said that while it is scary to feel so vulnerable I think the key is that we recover a tiny bit faster from these triggers. We begin to recognize what the trigger was and how it made us feel. And even if we can't yet get out of our own way, awareness is a huge step in the right direction.
And, btw, I have a picture for you, as promised. I'll be sending it along babblemail shortly.
Hang in there crushed. You are doing great work and I am impressed by how hard you are working.
Hugs,
Daisy
Posted by crushedout on February 7, 2006, at 0:39:11
In reply to Re: I'm back to normal » crushedout, posted by Daisym on February 6, 2006, at 22:18:12
You're right, Daisy. I think I probably learned a lot from this crisis, and I think I exaggerated when I suggested it was completely gone. I do remember the feeling, I'm just not wallowing in it right now (and that's probably a good thing).Also, I bet the next time, it won't hurt as much. Or maybe there won't have to be another time. :(
I think I am working really hard on this stuff right now in therapy, these past few weeks, and boy, crises sure do help to fuel and inform therapy, don't they? I think I was feeling like we were stagnating just before this--no more.
Today's session was very good, and surprisingly emotional for me. My feelings are back near the surface, and there wasn't really a forcefield this time. I was completely present emotionally from start to finish.
> This morning I wrote this whole post in reply but now I don't see it anywhere. *sigh*
>
> Essentially I think I said that while it is scary to feel so vulnerable I think the key is that we recover a tiny bit faster from these triggers. We begin to recognize what the trigger was and how it made us feel. And even if we can't yet get out of our own way, awareness is a huge step in the right direction.
>
> And, btw, I have a picture for you, as promised. I'll be sending it along babblemail shortly.
>
> Hang in there crushed. You are doing great work and I am impressed by how hard you are working.
> Hugs,
> Daisy
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