Posted by happykat on February 7, 2007, at 14:19:27
In reply to Helping Yourself - csa trigger, posted by Daisym on February 7, 2007, at 0:47:26
Daisy,
I loathe this exercise even though I know it's suppose to be helpful. I had a hard time with not wanting to go back into any situation with the abuser in it. Once I jumped over that hurdle I couldn't seem to fight back and kept resorting to freezing and feelings of helplessness. Eventually my t gave up and quit making me do it. I think if I could have taken my adult self back or taken t with me it might have been more effective. I don't know. I think it would be good having your t by your side.
One thing that has been suggested to me is piggybacking anger from ongoing real life experiences and trying to do the exercise when I'm already good and fired up over something else. Haven't tried it yet but sounds like it might be helpful. Someone else suggested martial arts classes for empowerment. Still mulling that one over too.
Regards,
Kat
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