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Twoapenny:
Aaaarrgghhhh!!  Bloody hell, it still knocks me sideways sometimes!  Was taking part in an on line discussion today about law and order, amongst other things, and the conversation turned to issues relating to abuse.  Initially I thought I was handling it well and was giving myself a big pat on the back for being at a point where I could talk about things - in very general terms, not personal stuff - without being badly affected by it.  An hour later, I came out in a rash all over my body, I started to shake, my muscles ache as if I'm holding something in (or up), I feel terribly sick, my head has that horrible foggy feeling coming over it, I feel incredibly irritable, my skin feels sensitive - like every nerve ending is jangling and that feeling of disassociation has started to come upon me.  I have taken my herbal tablets, drunk lots of herbal tea, the house is clean and tidy and I can just go to bed - will probably all be better in the morning but bloody hell, I really thought this was behind me and here it is again.  Sorry for ranting but bugger bugger bugger!!!!!

Ales2:
Hi (((((((((((Two)))))))))))))

So sorry to hear about this. Its very hard sometimes even when not talking about it directly that the old feelings get triggered. I was in T today and started scratching my arm as we talked. I came out with a rash and needed ointment as my scratching broke the skin. :(

I can relate - although your reaction sounds more involved. I'll just throw this out there - have you ever tried to envision yourself having solved the problem when you arise? Sometimes, it helps to just say "I'm beyond this" and go to bed thinking and feeling that you ARE beyond it. I've done this and it seems to settle my subconscious into thinking that things ARE being solved. Actually, I need to follow my own advice again, its been awhile since I've done this and it has worked for me in the past.

sending best wishes to you....

Meh:
Gosh, hope it resolves in a few days. It's amazing that emotions can cause what sounds like a poison ivy reaction!

I still think there is more to emotion than "cognitive interpretation of a physiological response".

sKePTiKal:
Oh, Penny... I'm sorry, really I am. Those taboos about "talking about it" are that strong, for sure. And they do show up physically like this -- I've got my own issues that I'm currently dealing with too. Funny how it's "itchy" stuff... too...

Maybe... since skin is kinda the vehicle for another type of communication - tactile soothing - a massage would help? A warm bath?

lighter:
((((Tup)))))

::Handing Tup a cup of tea::

I'm so sorry you're feeling like that, dear.

Letting all that poison out of your system is probably necessary.

I picture the rash as a physical manifestation of all the abuse and keeping of secrets.

Let it out, mourne it, keen in the shower like an animal for yourself when your son isn't home, but get it out of your system, bc it's time for it to go.

Lighter

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