A strange thing happened...

Hi Owleyes,
I don't really have any advice to give. But I just wanted you to know you're not alone. Sex for me is pretty much one of the most major, active stressors in my life...but also makes me feel really good and loved. I used to cry in the middle of/just after sex. Those feelings still come back sometimes.

Long story short the shame I feel after I have had sex is far from gone. This actually makes me think of something I wanted to bring up in another thread so thank you for writing.

Safe hugs (((owleyes)))

Thanks Divided. I read your thread. (((Hugs back)))

Just wanted to update to say, DID or not, this communication thing seems to be helping. I already posted about this in a reply to another thread. I had two appointments a couple of days ago, one medical and one work-related. I felt very anxious all day, and thought it was to do with the work appointment. I was just trying to ignore the feelings (as usual ) until I set off for the medical appointment, when I realised that that was what I was anxious about. I should have known, because medical stuff has always been a huge trigger, but it was just a routine appointment plus, again, the feelings felt kind of detached from me. This time, I asked what would help this part feel better and she wanted a Barbie, so I imagined one for her. It seemed to help. Thanks for listening