Im getting back into therapy to deal with a traumatic event. How do I dive into a topic that triggers me so badly to talk about? 36f
I had been in therapy from 2013-2020, when my prior therapist retired. it was mostly cbt, therapy dealing with the day to day and my childhood. this is the first time ive ever been to therapy for something very specific that happened 3 years ago. its very hard for me to talk about and I have gotten self harmy or very enraged when I have before & it will be in my mind for the rest of the day & in my dreams. avoidance is my best method of dealing with it but its not really avoidant if I replay it in my mind so often is it. then i will think "no one gives a shit" and hide it further. but most of the time people dont & just try to turn it back toward themselves. im proud of myself for making the therapy appointment... but just need tips to talk about something that triggers me in a way I can work with it and heal. im scared. sending love to each and every one of you.