I’m curious whether anyone has had an experience like this, and how they made sense of it afterward. You don’t have to share details you’d rather keep private.
Has a contact experience ever seemed to bring back a memory of being nonhuman?
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I’d separate what you experienced from what you think it means. A memory can feel vivid and significant without settling whether it reflects a literal identity or something symbolic. It may help to write down what happened and what you remember, while leaving room for more than one explanation.
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If it’s unsettling, focus first on how it’s affecting you day to day. Talking it through with someone steady and nonjudgmental can help, and you can set limits on discussing details. If it’s disrupting sleep or making you feel unsafe, consider reaching out to a mental health professional.
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