why does this happen do me?

Ali___
Community Member

When I was younger, I was very badly emotionally abused by a teacher at school. She locked me in a classroom and screamed in my face, then dug her hands into my wrist. now im in year 12 when i feel a inch of conflict i find myself avoiding things, what should i do?. i find my self worrying alot about "what if something bad happens" or "what i  get in a car crash" could this me a trauma response? Sometimes I have vivid dreams about bad things happening to me, too. 

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HaydenK
Community Member

I'm not sure if you've seeked prior counseling or therapy to determine the psychological origins of your concerns and traumatic experiences, but if not, that should be kept in mind. Conflict is inevitable. But that shouldn't limit who you are. What works for me whenever I feel lost or pessimistic I take a small portion of my day to observe nature or just a view I enjoy, isolate certain feelings and worries and understand they cannot control the person I am going to become, because it's not some tangible obstacle? Triumphing such dark and vivid thoughts is no easy task, so allowing your mind to focus on other things that you really enjoy can limit the control said thoughts have over you. Eventually, slowly but surely, you will feel more confident in the sense that certain things that aren't real cannot affect you, and dwindling will hinder your progression to your true identity. I'm also in year 12, so I understand foremost the stresses and confusion that comes with coming of age. But this societal construct of being a student and in a learning environment where the 'abusive teacher' may trigger, will end as you end your school comes to a close. The fact you've made it this far into before addressing such deep thoughts is admirable and must have taken a lot of courage to sum. So to conclude, please seek professional help, take a step back from it all and understand once you graduate, you'll be completely clear of certain past traumatic triggers as you become your own person. Once again, I'm also only a student, so I couldn't comment on the relief that comes with experience. So please take it as you will.

Ali___
Community Member

Thank you, I deeply appreciate that

Psychdiaries2
Community Champion

Hi there,

 

A warm welcome on the forums and thanks for your post!

 

I am sorry to hear about the awful experience you had when you were younger, no one should have to go through that. You mention avoiding conflict when it arises which is understandable since conflict can be scary and hard to tackle. I don't know your exact conflict situation, but my advice would be to always be honest in a conflict and say what you mean. As for the thoughts you experience, I relate to that. They're intrusive thoughts, meaning you can't control them, they just pop into your head. I assume they often come from trauma but I'm not 100% sure. I recommend speaking to your school psychologist to receive some support. I know they are scary but remember that they are just thoughts, they're not real. I tell that to myself when I get overwhelmed by them. Tell yourself you're safe. As for the vivid dreams, I think it's just your brain getting a free run because you're asleep. Hopefully when the thoughts eventually decrease, the nightmares will too.

 

I hope things get a little easier for you, and wishing you the best in year 12 😊

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