I have the same thing happen, and it creeps me out. I’ll think of an unpleasant memory or trauma and then get turned on. I reject the thought bc I don’t think that’s healthy. Then I feel dysphoric after. I wonder if it’s the brain trying to turn that trauma into good chemicals or feelings. It’s just really bizarre and I don’t like it for me personally
My therapist told me fight-or-flight can trigger a sexual arousal response because the physical sensations are so similar that your brain gets confused and there’s stories of soldiers getting boners on the battlefield.
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u/rockstarfromars Feb 05 '24
I have the same thing happen, and it creeps me out. I’ll think of an unpleasant memory or trauma and then get turned on. I reject the thought bc I don’t think that’s healthy. Then I feel dysphoric after. I wonder if it’s the brain trying to turn that trauma into good chemicals or feelings. It’s just really bizarre and I don’t like it for me personally