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Bereavement

Irish_Dem

(72,509 posts)

4. This is very painful but entirely normal.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sat May 31, 2025, 05:19 PM

May 31

It is the body and mind's reaction to a past trauma.
Which was activated by the similarity to today's events.
You will feel like you are re-living the original trauma.

Some things that might help:
Self soothing, self care, grounding exercise.

Physical activity.
Music, food, touching objects to feel grounded, deep breathing, reaching out to friends.
Warm bath, warm blanket, music, favorite movie, etc.

It will pass.

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I believe I had some kind of flashback today. [View all] Swede May 31 OP

I'm... JoeOtterbein May 31 #1

You are in my thoughts ZDU May 31 #2

Flashbacks are entirely normal, my dear Swede. I'm so sorry about today and days past. CaliforniaPeggy May 31 #3

This is very painful but entirely normal. Irish_Dem May 31 #4

I'm so sorry that happened to you. yardwork May 31 #5

Healing vibes on the way to you, Swede SheltieLover May 31 #6

Calming comfort to you Swede Clouds Passing May 31 #7

Thank you DUers for the shoulder to cry on. Swede Jun 1 #8