Posted by TexasChic on August 17, 2004, at 9:38:48
In reply to Re: grrr Y? Y? Y? Y? Y? Y?, posted by Shadowplayers721 on August 16, 2004, at 23:55:10
I agree with Shadow, a therapist would be a really good idea. You know, dreams aren't always what they seem. The sexual abuse part may be a substitute for something else in your life. Like maybe you feel out of control, or that someone is taking advantage of you. Also, some of your problems sound like me and my OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder. Sometimes I have awful thoughts like what it would be like if my nephew got killed. I'll actually get really upset and cry over it. But I now know its part of being obsessive compulsive. I'm so afraid that something will happen to him that my brain won't let it go.
Have you ever done Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the belief that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events. The idea is we can change the way we think to feel / act better even if the situation does not change. I'm thinking of giving it a try myself.
Hope you're doing better today! Hang in there.
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