Posted by triedit on September 5, 2001, at 21:05:36
In reply to Re: strange question, posted by susan C on September 5, 2001, at 19:46:41
When I first started on AD's many years ago that happened to me. My therapist said it was because the chemicals were balanced, allowing me to 1)really feel things and 2)feel safer, thus allowing the memories to surface. My therapist and my mother (who is also a therapist--which is probably why I need therapy) said that your subconscious won't allow anything to surface that you can't handle. So far that has been true but handling things can get a bit hairy. If you have past trauma and a memory suddenly appears, it may help to physically hold onto something like a table or the floor. Literally 'grounding' yourself. Good luck and don't be afraid. It really will be ok.
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