I'm terrified. I have to see my psychiatrist Monday. she gave me low dose Olanzepine for now. I was scared to take it but it helped last night. I just took a emergency dose right now because I am having a panic/flashback of terror in my body and my heart and I feel like Im going to die. Also body zapping it's really weird. Also when I try to watch tv, I keep having random memories of toys from when I was little or the swimming pool or different clothes or places in my old house. Please help me how do I stop??
I usually find this helpful: http://www.pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm.
Also, grounding techniques might help: http://did-research.org/treatment/grounding.html.
I'm sorry that you are having such a scary experience. :(
Disclaimer: I am not a clinician, Just sharing what I think might help.
a) Switch off the TV.
b) put your feet on the ground.
c) feel the ground.
d)Slow your breathing.
e) take deep slow breaths. Fill your lungs with air and release.
f) talk to your self. Repeat to your self. I am okay. This is okay. I am okay. Nothing else matters. I am okay. I can do this. (because you can do this!!!)
g) see if taking a shower or moving physically helps.
h) Call a friend. Talk to a friend. If it doesn't help, call 911 or go to the ER.
You deserve help. Get it.