trauma effects

ellie2000

does it make u forget wat u knew b4?

Ed_

Hey @ellie2000 - trauma can certainly impact people's memories and it is possible that people forget things as a result. I'm by no means an expert on this, however my understanding is that these impacts can vary from person to person, but that it can be a part of the body/brain's defence mechanism to stop memories that may be very distressing. Is this something that you think you may be experiencing?

ellie2000

a therapist i had continued, she brought up everything. i had 1 therapist who was very gd, she waved everything away but is it possible tht if ppl put u down u cant get up level again?, how do u block out toxic ppl who u see regularly? ppl think everythings hunky dory

ellie2000

tht toxic person makes me want self harm, he's supposed to be professional, i had a go at him on fb puting suggestion wat he could say. is tht wrong to be assertive?

Laura_tigger82

It sounds really positive that you had a therapist who was very good @ellie2000.

Would you like to tell us more about what you mean by if people put you down you can't get up level again?

I can hear that people putting you down would be difficult. No one has the right to do anything that you don't feel comfortable with.

Have you been able to talk to anyone else about the toxic people you see regularly? We hear you that not everything is hunky dory.

If you feel like self-harming, please remember the following supports are available for you:

• You can go to your nearest a & e or call 999 if you feel unsafe or have any concerns about your health and safety.
• The Mix's Crisis Messenger (24/7) - Text 'THEMIX' to 85258 if you are feeling in crisis.
• Samaritans (24/7) - Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
• Papyrus (2pm - midnight) - Call 0800 068 41 41 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org

Please keep us up to date with how you are feeling, we are all here for you