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Re-experiencing

JT

This is of course a trait connected to PTSD, but I've noticed acrossy life that I have multiple instances of photographically real re-experiencing of different situations I found to be traumatic in some way.

I recently came out of surgery where I experienced a very high level of pain, which is was then sedated for using Fentanyl eithout being told first (I did sign off the sedation, but was told a different drug would be used).

But I am experiencing flashbacks, palpatat ions and waking up in the night since. But as this is one of many times it's happened, why do I seem to relive so many experiences for years and years??

Is this a common experience?

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  • I had PTSD related to past abuse from family that triggered panic attacks, anxiety and insomnia, that I've relived for many years as well. I think the brain has this mechanic to make sure that you avoid danger, and by triggering intense fear it makes sure you get out of a threatening situation, but being stressed into having panic attacks and reliving it in memory is not a very good way to live.

    I mean I processed through my PTSD so it does not affect me much anymore, at least the parts that stood out to me that I could remember, I recovered from those ones so I have more freedom now, but I'm not sure about the parts that are hidden that I can't remember, but they can trigger if there under the right conditions. I encountered one recently, that a certain weather condition that produces a specific smell triggered the onset of a panic attack, so I know there's some trauma that is hidden that I still need to recover from.

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  • I had PTSD related to past abuse from family that triggered panic attacks, anxiety and insomnia, that I've relived for many years as well. I think the brain has this mechanic to make sure that you avoid danger, and by triggering intense fear it makes sure you get out of a threatening situation, but being stressed into having panic attacks and reliving it in memory is not a very good way to live.

    I mean I processed through my PTSD so it does not affect me much anymore, at least the parts that stood out to me that I could remember, I recovered from those ones so I have more freedom now, but I'm not sure about the parts that are hidden that I can't remember, but they can trigger if there under the right conditions. I encountered one recently, that a certain weather condition that produces a specific smell triggered the onset of a panic attack, so I know there's some trauma that is hidden that I still need to recover from.

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