Triggers and Anxiety

[Strongenough]

I wonder if I will ever get back to feeling safe and secure. I’m struggling with anxiety and easily get triggered by any disturbance that I witness. I jump at the slightest noise and have regular flashbacks and unwanted thoughts about my past experiences in an abusive relationship. Eventhougn I have been out for a long while I’m living in constant fear and looking over my shoulder always.

I know that this is probably just a bad phase in my recovery but it’s awful to live like this. There are times since I got out that I have felt better and I think I’m getting over it, but then it a just seems to resurface again.

I read a post on here that recovery is likes storms and the waves of the sea, with calm waters at intervals. This really sums it up. I hope this storm quickly passes and I can feel somewhat relaxed again.

[Iwillbefree]

Hi,

I so get where you are coming from. I too suffer the same. It really is awful. And just so annoying that they can still affect us.

I can’t give you a solution. Sorry. As I’m still looking for one myself! But just stay strong. You have had better days so you know you can and will have these good days.
I think just go with the storm, ride the waves and bit by bit you will get strong and remember how it is to live before all this happened to you.

Sending you hugs. Take time for your self care. It does help. Good luck with your journey xx

[Strongenough]

Thanks Iwillbefree, hopefully today will be a better day. I have been working hard on trying to take better care of myself. Thanks again for your reply, it’s very comforting to know there are other strong women out there fighting this storm along with me.

Take care of yourself ❤️

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