Media triggers

[JP6714]

Watched the Ted Bundy film because I was interested and triggered my ptsd really bad. Idk why I did it's almost like my ptsd wanted me to watch it despite my thoughts it might not be a good idea. Now I'm hyper vigilant and scared. I can't tell myself it was just a movie because it was based on a real person who did those things and those people exist in the world. 😰

[JAYnLA]

Hi JP. Just writing to say I hope that the wave of discomfort is passing. Maybe try to tune in to something else?

[JP6714 in reply to JAYnLA]

I watched it this morning. Still feeling the effects. My chest is tight I cried because I feel alone and overwhelmed. My ptsd has never acted up as bad as this year and for no reason at all. Media never bothered me and now it does.

[JAYnLA in reply to JP6714]

I have some media triggers for my anxiety as well. The best I can offer is to remind you that this crap always passes. ALWAYS. It is temporary. If you want to PM me I’m around to talk more privately if you think it would help.

[JP6714 in reply to JAYnLA]

Thanks for your help. It’s nice to know there’s support out there

[Pearl67 in reply to JAYnLA]

Call in the cute cat vids!!!!! 😂😂

But seriously, I am sorry! The news and certain shows are off limits for me most of the time! I just decided it was just unhealthy for me!

Sending calming thoughts!

[hypercat54]

Yes of course those people exist in the world, and Ted Bundy scares the hell out of me too with his cold and inhuman eyes. But you have to remember you hear about monsters like him so much because they are so rare relatively speaking. The chances of you meeting anyone like that is remote and the only way to be sure you avoid it is by isolating yourself, which is unrealistic.

Obviously a woman takes precautions such as meeting a man they don't know well in a public place and sussing him out. I think all us women too wouldn't do things like walk in the part on our own when dark or a lonely place. We shouldn't have to do this but unfortunately in this world we are not safe, but that's life. We can only take such steps as we can and hope for the best. x