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Gynae surgery as a survivor of abuse...

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ExhaustedAndTired · 24/03/2018 17:04

Posting in relationships as it's a sensitive topic and I don't know where else to post and hope there are some kind, wise people out there to help. I have recently had a general anaesthetic and gynae surgery, and it has triggered past memories of abuse/rape from when I was much younger.
It feels very weird to have been unconscious and had a load of people looking at me. I think coming round without the paper pants on that I wore into the theatre has struck me. Can anyone relate? Or point me to where I could maybe talk about this some more? I need to stress that everyone was so professional, nothing untoward happened at all. It's just triggered these feelings, and ongoing pelvic pain is a constant reminded. I'm sure it will settle down when the pain subsides.

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PinkChestnut · 24/03/2018 18:42

I'm so sorry you experienced abuse when younger and this recent surgery has triggered it Flowers

Have you ever received counselling for the past abuse? Maybe you could speak to your GP to see if local counselling is available x

StarTastic · 25/03/2018 00:18

Hi exhausted, it's absolutely normal for a situation like this to trigger feelings where there is trauma.

I'd recommend seeking advice from a specific sexual violence service, many other organisations really don't have the expertise to deal with this. Inbox me if you want to I can point you in the right direction

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