Is this a natural feeling or no?

Rive1976 · Jul 11, 2020 at 08:46 AM

So many therapists I have seen have speculated that I may oc been sexually abused. Whenever anyone suggests that may of happened to me I feel embarrassed, self conscious, like I need to run away, anxiety, etc. Is that the reaction anyone would have?

Bobbing4Apples · Jul 11, 2020 at 03:40 PM

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So many therapists I have seen have speculated that I may oc been sexually abused. Whenever anyone suggests that may of happened to me I feel embarrassed, self conscious, like I need to run away, anxiety, etc. Is that the reaction anyone would have?

I know that feeling. It comes to me every time I am asked about my childhood sexual abuse.

Rive1976 · Jul 11, 2020 at 05:42 PM

I guess I'm asking is that the normal experience one would have whether they were abused or not?

Bobbing4Apples · Jul 12, 2020 at 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rive1976

I guess I'm asking is that the normal experience one would have whether they were abused or not?

Sorry, I would not be able to help with that. Hope you find your answer.

katydid777 · Jul 13, 2020 at 06:37 PM

I was abused young, and I have the same type of feelings. IDK if it is bc of the abuse or just me.

Bobbing4Apples · Jul 15, 2020 at 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rive1976

I guess I'm asking is that the normal experience one would have whether they were abused or not?

You might not find your answer in this forum, because I think most people will come here because they were abused. Maybe try one of the forums for therapy to get an answer from someone who wasn't abused.

dphoto · Jul 19, 2020 at 04:36 PM

Rive, everyone experiences a different normal. I believe there is a icky factor to the subject of SA for most of us whether you experienced it or not. If you feel that there is more to your discomfort, it bears some cautious research.

Its very hard to understand signs without a memory. And stepping cautiously and bravely through that mind field is required . If you choose this approach find someone to work with you. And choose someone who will listen, not “feed” memories to you but will also reflect back your truths

nicoleflynn · Jul 20, 2020 at 06:16 AM

I would ask the therapists why they think that......in other words, what evidence do they have?

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Rive1976 Grand Poohbah Member Since Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,740 6 144 hugs given	Jul 11, 2020 at 08:46 AM #1 So many therapists I have seen have speculated that I may oc been sexually abused. Whenever anyone suggests that may of happened to me I feel embarrassed, self conscious, like I need to run away, anxiety, etc. Is that the reaction anyone would have?
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Rive1976 Grand Poohbah Member Since Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,740 6 144 hugs given	Jul 11, 2020 at 05:42 PM #3 I guess I'm asking is that the normal experience one would have whether they were abused or not?
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katydid777 Magnate Member Since Nov 2016 Location: georgia Posts: 2,137 7 10.2k hugs given	Jul 13, 2020 at 06:37 PM #5 I was abused young, and I have the same type of feelings. IDK if it is bc of the abuse or just me.
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nicoleflynn Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2012 Location: rochester, michigan Posts: 3,111 12 60 hugs given	Jul 20, 2020 at 06:16 AM #8 I would ask the therapists why they think that......in other words, what evidence do they have?
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