Resolution And Wonderful Direction From A Book

Resolution And Wonderful Direction From A Book
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Our Pets

Hi Everyone, I ve been reading a lot, and many of us have pets that really help us and enrich our lives. I just thought I would start a thread about our pets. Something bright in a really dark week. Intothelight
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Resolution And Wonderful Direction From A Book

I ve known that I ve had non-combat related PTSD for over a year now. I don t need to go into all the detail, as I m sure it is the shared experience of many here. However, for the basic framework, I had an abusive and alcoholic father and a distant and enabling mother. I ve been told I had all sorts of disorders... even medicated for a couple. I ve spent thousands of dollars on therapy. Nothing has really helped. Over the past three years, I ve seen my life unravel and felt incapable to do... Resolution And Wonderful Direction From A Book
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Can Ptsd Cause Ocd

I don t know if what I am experiencing is OCD or not, but they are definitely what I would call PTSD related compulsions. I can look back in my past and see that I have had a tendency to lean towards these sort of behaviors, however it has just been the last year or so that I can say that if I feel anxious that I HAVE to do them. One of the more stand ones is tapping at my hair line above my right eyebrow. It has become so bad that it is creating bruises and is constantly sore. The other is... Can Ptsd Cause Ocd
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What Are You Thinking?

I haven t found a thread like this, please correct me/this thread if I m wrong! I feel like with ptsd our thoughts are everywhere. I know sometimes I have really inspiring thoughts that keep me going and other times I have epiphanies in my darkest moments. So what are you thinking about?
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/what-are-you-thinking.39087/

What Do The Concepts Of 'family' Or 'home' Mean To You? Are They Different Because Of Ptsd?

Just wondering what such concepts mean for sufferers or supporters? Do you feel like you have a home or family, do you have a special or different definition because of the presence of PTSD? Does it make you happy or sad? Thanks! (PS, Happy New Year to all. )
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Single Mother Dx Dissociative Disorder

Hi, My name is Ashley and I ve been reviewing these forums off and on for a few weeks now and have already felt that I m not so alone on this very lonely journey. I am a 29 year old single mother living in California and have very recently begun to see a trauma therapist. I have been in and out of therapy since about age 12 or so and have never gotten any help. I have had so much hell with my mental health throughout mostly all of my life I wouldn t even know where to begin to describe my... Single Mother Dx Dissociative Disorder
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What Did You Do For You Today???

Ok, it is a given that as a Supporter we tend to take a back step to PTSD when it is affecting our lives. I think we should write a list of what we did for ourselves each day as a habit to remind ourselves to cater to our needs as well. It doesn t have to be anything dramatic or impressive... it could be just taking time out even if for only 10 minutes. Yesterday I went dancing with my husband which I enjoy and is helping strengthening my back (win win for both of us). Today we... What Did You Do For You Today???
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/what-did-you-do-for-you-today.15670/

Good Thing Hard To Maintain ?

So as some of you are aware . Most of my trauma that led to my diagnosis of c-PTSD was in my house during my childhood. Most of the time when I am in a good environment , I am not having any major flashbacks, negative thought patterns ,and am a generally decent mood. I am also able to be quite productive and that means for me more guitar time yippee. When I am home however, it s like I am back at the house of where all the horrific trauma occured. My counsellor have been trying to find ways... Good Thing Hard To Maintain ?
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Emotionally Abusive Father?

Hello all, Firstly, I hope you had a lovely Christmas (if you celebrate it), and if you re having an okay time during this holiday season. My trauma dates back two years, when I was in an abusive relationship for several months that I could not escape (it was physically, emotionally, verbally abusive and financially exploitative as well...bad news). When I got out of the relationship, I moved back in with my parents, who refused to acknowledge my PTSD diagnosis (in spite of my therapist... Emotionally Abusive Father?
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/emotionally-abusive-father.49772/

Remote Therapy

Can anyone here recommend a good therapist who offers some form of remote therapy? Either via Skype, phone or maybe even email? I m overseas and can t get sessions here (at least not for PTSD and not at a price I can afford). I generally frown on the idea of remote therapy, but in this case it d be better than nothing. Would greatly appreciate any tips.
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Would You Ever Lodge A Complaint About A Past Therapist?

I wanted therapy and since I did not have that much money I went to a training institute. He knew about my traumas as I mentioned them and the effect they had on me. He knew I self harmed at the time. One session I didn t really know what to talk about, and then: right towards the end of the session, he brought up my traumas and we started talking about them. He went really deep, really probing questions. It was terrible, and made worse because it was right towards the end of the... Would You Ever Lodge A Complaint About A Past Therapist?
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How Do You Regulate Emotions Outside Therapy?

This is a ridiculously open-ended question I know. My name is Lisa, I m 19. I was bullied badly as a child/teenager and my parents were often unavailable, strict, very hard on me and turned a blind eye to all that was happening to me as a kid. Even now, at Christmas, I walk around with visible scars and no one asks. I have had problems regulating emotions for a long time, it s what led me to SH. I don t SH anymore but I depend far too much on therapy for emotional regulation. And under... How Do You Regulate Emotions Outside Therapy?
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Decreasing Trauma Re-enactments, To Decrease Re-traumatization

In working through my current aggravated state, and wanting to learn from it, I m reviewing what I do have the power to influence: my choices, my perceptions, and the cultivation of new behaviors. It is an interesting exploration. There are some obvious situations, like choosing, or not, to engage with someone who has been emotionally abusive in the past. Where it gets more subtle, is realizing that my asking for re-assurance , is a re-enactment-a behavior that I did as a child, in futile... Decreasing Trauma Re-enactments, To Decrease Re-traumatization
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Issues With Work

You know I bust my ass while on the job regardless. Because well idle time my mind drifts. So I stay busy at this new employment where I m basically a janitor/clean up guy of all the excess fat/meat that falls off the ham-line at the same shit hole slave factory I worked three years previously. Although it was much worse then. I ll be down there sweating my ass off, while co-workers are making hand gestures to slow down... and take it easy. Anyhow... so I m now working for a sanitation... Issues With Work
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What Made You Angry Today?

I don t get angry. (Or I RARELY get angry.) I m supposed to keep an anger journal , but it s pretty empty. My therapist really wants me to think of anything that upsets me in the least, and write it down, and I usually come up empty. I nearly got raped 11 days ago, and I cried and got upset, but I more wondered what I did to make the guy in question so angry. I was scared; I fought; I felt helpless... but I m not sure I can say I was angry . It was more like confused and upset . So I ll... What Made You Angry Today?
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/what-made-you-angry-today.17981/

Ptsd Without Noticeable Symptoms?

I m in a relationship (6years) With a ptsd spouse and I also suffer from severe depression and suicidal thoughts due partly because of our relationship and also because of a trauma I went through 2.5 years ago. Our problems started after six months of being together : sex stopped. At first it became monthly then yearly thing. He is the refuser. Our problem is that he is habitual liar. I caught him sending sex msg and flirting with young women in front of me, even if he knowingly made me cry... Ptsd Without Noticeable Symptoms?
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Ptsd Without Noticeable Symptoms?

Ptsd Without Noticeable Symptoms?
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Proofreading Request For Bachelor Thesis

Hello to all of you, I m currently working on the exposé for my bachelor thesis. I need to send it to my lecturer by the 6th of January. I will go on a holiday for a week starting tomorrow. I ll take my computer with me but I don t have a internet connection in the holiday flat. Since I write the exposé in English, I would like to ask if someone might proofread the text? A native speaker still discovers more mistakes than I do. I will return during the 3rd of January and send the exposé... Proofreading Request For Bachelor Thesis
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/proofreading-request-for-bachelor-thesis.49765/

What Set This Off?

Got a text from my therapist as I was getting ready this morning that he was sick and not going to be able to meet. There s nothing to be done about it. Dude is sick. That s the way of things. People are human and my therapist is human. I understand that. So, WHY did I suddenly and really without even thinking about it start cutting and now I m holding on with everything to keep from dissociating? I m really goddamned triggered (?)right now and I have no obvious reason to be. Sorry folks, I m... What Set This Off?
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What Plans Do You Have For The New Year?

I have a sort of plan: to read the study notes in my study Bible this year, when I read my Bible. I also hope to inspire the starting of a postcard exchange later on in the year here on the forum, something like the Christmas card exchange we have had for a few years now. I think a staff member needs to do that though. I would not know how. I also plan to organize my apartment, throw out a bunch of stuff I don t use anymore (or donate it to charity) and make my life simpler by doing this. (My... What Plans Do You Have For The New Year?
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Anxious About The Doctors

Hey, So I ve just moved to a new area and registered at a new doc. Two things are worrying me as I ve had some really bad experiences when abuse has sent me to the hospital. I now panic everytime I go and can t talk, I only freeze. As a new patient they will wanna do a new patient health check and I want to be able to talk to them, but just tend to panic. Also to help get some support in the area to talk to someone to try and help with my symptoms I want to be able to ask this. Secondly, as... Anxious About The Doctors
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My Husband Is Seeking Help

It s been a while since I posted and quite a few things have happened, but mainly I pulled back from the Internet and social media because my symptoms had gotten so bad I was nearly hospitalized a few times. The silver lining in it all is that my husband finally began to understand that what he thought was helping was actually hurting me. I m truly feeling blessed that he has taken an active role in understanding what I am fighting against and how PTSD works. He has spoken a few times with my... My Husband Is Seeking Help
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Moving Forward

I been getting a sense today that the new year will be bringing more healing and relief, but at the same time, next year I believe will be the time to discuss with my counsellor about the sexual abuse . I believe however , that I will have the right supports to be able to reach out ; I really do believe that.
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/moving-forward.49744/

Anxiety Medication

Hi all sorry if this is in the wrong spot, but I m really having hard weeks of late with my panic attacks and general anxiety to the stage that its making me wish I wasnt even here anymore Does anyone take any medication to help them with their anxiety and does it work , I need to go to the doctor and I was wondering if I should ask my doctor about medication.
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/anxiety-medication.49760/

Why Does Being Happy Make Me Cry???

I am happier than I have been in a long time and this is good, but for some reason every time I feel happiness, I get emotional and cry my heart out. Every time I am laughing, having fun, and feeling loved and supported, I start crying really hard and that seems really weird to me. Does anybody else have this problem or know why this would be happening to me? Someone said that the pleasure centers in the brain are damaged by trauma and that s why I do it...... I don t know if that is true or... Why Does Being Happy Make Me Cry???
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/why-does-being-happy-make-me-cry.49759/

I Don't Remember My Nightmares

I almost never remember my nightmares, but I know I have them. I wake up (usually having wet the bed) and my heart is beating, and I have the emotional "funk" that comes with feeling like I ve been violated in some way. I know my nightmares usually involve me being chased down. There are some times when I dream, and I think most folks would consider my nightmares to be dreams and my dreams to be nightmares. Bleeding skeletons? I m okay. Corpses? It s all good. Anonymous threat following me in... I Don t Remember My Nightmares
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Never Been In A Relationship. Nearly 30 Years Old. Ptsd Might Be The Cause.

Never Been In A Relationship. Nearly 30 Years Old. Ptsd Might Be The Cause.
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Never Been In A Relationship. Nearly 30 Years Old. Ptsd Might Be The Cause.

Hi there. I just wanted to introduce myself. Not sure where to start, but I ve recently become a miserable human being. Most days I hate myself, don t want to wake up and sometimes even want to die. I can t form a relationship with a man because there s some sort of barrier I can t get past. It s hard for me to communicate with people in general. I ve recently had suspicions that I was raped as a child, but have absolutely no memory. I m just gonna throw some instances out there...maybe... Never Been In A Relationship. Nearly 30 Years Old. Ptsd Might Be The Cause.
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How Do I Explain Ptsd/did To Loved Ones?

FHi Everyone, I have been trying to figure out how to explain to my family about my ptsd/DID without scaring them. Especially the DID part? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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