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- "I sometimes feel that I'm not present, that I am observing
from outside myself."
- "I used to enjoy having sex with my husband."
- "I recognize that I am seeking love 'in all the wrong places'
but I can't seem to help myself."
- "First I started drinking. Then I stopped. Then I started
bingeing. Then I stopped. Then I developed depression. As I
was recovering from depression, I started having anxiety attacks."
The inner world of a sexual abuse survivor can feel out of control and
very frightening. The supportive guidance of a trained therapist can
assist in creating a sense of containment. Establishing a safe place
might be the first goal of treatment and in doing so, the process of
reclaiming one's life has begun.
To learn more about "being present" you might enjoy Being Present.
Here is more information about Anxiety and Depression.
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