kind of a silly question

[poison]

does anybody know what to do if your really scared of a particular image you saw? can anyone give me some steps on how to get it out of my head and maybe slow my breathing down?

 

[Terry]

What was it Poison? Perhaps it reminded you of a bad time or experience.

If you can work out why it scared you, I bet the fear will go away.

 

[poison]

it was just one of your typical scary images.

 

[Terry]

Ok, try what I do when I have a nightmare. Find a book you love and sit down and read for a bit. That usually banishes shit out of my head.

 

[theleastofthese]

I try to replace it with a favorite or a relaxing pleasant image - like a deep clear lake in the mountains, or any of the scenery in Alaska... or the face of someone I dearly love - grandson or daughter's in laws, a friend from childhood.

Try replacing it with a friendly image, friendly and familiar.

hope it works!

least

 

[The_Discarded]

Depending upon what it is, I usually try turning it into a more positive image.

Keep the situation, that is to say, change its concepts.

If you see a situation in which someone is nearly hit by a car, envision them getting in that car instead, and hugging their boyfriend/girlfriend.

If it's a more concrete 'picture', as a bloody and gory image of an animal, convince your mind that the 'red stuff' is paint, and act as if the animal were happily (emphasis on happily) rolling around in red paint.

It may not be the easiest way, it takes a lot of creative energy, but it usually works okay for me, and I have quite horrid flashbacks.

 

[The_Discarded]

By the way, it's not a silly question at all! :hug:

 

[blackfire]

just think of another image or thought