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  1. BloomInWinter

    Time is money: considering the cost of the hourlong session

    I completely agree. My trauma therapist fought with my insurance company to give me bi-weekly 90 min. sessions when we were doing EMDR. It would take me the first 15 or so minutes to talk out what was currently going on in my life. Then another 15-20 of grounding and preparing for EMDR. The EMDR...
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    My therapist is a sociopath and he doesn't help me

    It would be inappropriate for him to talk about traumas you don't bring up, and processing cannot happen when there is no trust. How often do you see him? Sounds like you need to ask for a new therapist since you think so poorly of him. It's not possible to form a therapeutic alliance if we...
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    News Las vegas massacre

    It is not possible for any one or even several thousand gun owners to successfully repel the US Government should they actually wish to take you in. This is a delusion that, while common, has no basis in reality. But I understand the desire to believe we could actually keep ourselves safe if our...
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    What Have You Accomplished Lately?

    I finally filed for divorce, over 6 years after I knew I had to get better and get out of that marriage. I've been separated over a year. I'm looking forwards to enjoying my life without the dead weight that was dragging me down.
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    Legal marijuana help ptsd?

    I used CBD oil and microdose of low THC medical marijuana. I'm now off most other meds and it has really improved my quality of life and helped me deal with stress and anxiety. I don't use during the day, just at night for sleep. But having medicine that doesn't carry the side effects nor risk...
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    How do you ground yourself?

    I put on hand on my chest, the other on my stomach, and I do some deep meditative breathing. I visualize calling my "parts" back to my whole self. This has gotten a lot easier for me now with practice.
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    Poll Using Medical Marijuana For Ptsd

    I have tried some of the butterscotch hard candies and they take about 2 hours to work on me, but they do help me calm down and relax before bed, then allow me to sleep very well. I don't need them very often but when I've had a heavy symptom day and my anxiety is high, it's nice to have a...
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    Poll Using Medical Marijuana For Ptsd

    The body of knowledge regarding the anecdotal effects seems to be good for MM, but of course the lack of large studies in the US is enough to cause me to proceed with extreme caution. For those who use it for PTSD, is there a favourite strain/type/method of delivery? I'm considering trying an...
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    Relationship Rant Rant Rant Rant Rant

    This ban sickens me. I've been protesting and doing what I can to apply pressure to my local legislators. This is NOT ok. It's perverse and an abomination. The people responsible for putting our cruel regime into power will have a lot of karma to answer for, I believe. I'm so sorry for all you...
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    Paycheck Bounced

    Call her right away rather than spending a single moment agonizing over how to approach her about her mistake. Sheesh...if a State Senator can't follow the law and pay you properly, perhaps it's time to look for a more ethical and competent employer. This is not your mistake.
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    Earth-centered Spirituality: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, Native American, Other

    I have become a big believer in ritual as a means of creating an emotional/cognitive "door" that allows me to leave behind those thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, situations, people, etc. which do not serve me well on my journey now. I've got several alters in my home and they serve different...
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    Any Ddnos Or Did Patients Who Have Completed Therapy Successfully?

    As of yesterday, I am officially released from therapy to go enjoy my life. My "fragments" are now no longer such an issue, though they are still there and noticeable at times. But overall, I am much more integrated, and can trust all parts of myself to be helping me life l as it comes. I've...
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    Protecting My American Children Now

    I had my final therapy session yesterday. My therapist and I agreed that I am doing well, and that I no longer need the regular therapy appointments. I can put that funding into something out in the real world now, such as clay classes and Tai Chi. I think I've known for a few months that now...
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    Earth-centered Spirituality: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, Native American, Other

    What I feel is true for me, and always has been (even when I was a Christian) is that all is sacred. That is the universalism. The sacred divine used to be present everywhere for all to commune with, find strength in, and care for. When the Patriarchal men who made Christian dogma in the US...
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    Protecting My American Children Now

    I hadn't made the connection about my kids napping. Thanks for sharing that!
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    Protecting My American Children Now

    Please, no debate about the politics of the US Election. I want this to be a safe space for those of us dealing with fear and worry about how to best parent our children to help them through this time. I am dealing with a lot of anxiety about what the future is going to hold now for my...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    Yes, she was a soft porn star and nude model. Perhaps we'll see our first lady on the cover of Playboy?
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    Well, the Hillary haters are happy. The KKK is happy. Putin is happy. My son cried himself to sleep last night, and all the way to school. He's one of only 2 liberals in his entire class and he's been called n-lover, fag, libtard, stupid, and worse by some of the 'Christian" kids in his 7th...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    A friend of mine knows Hillary well as their daughters went to school together. She (my friend) is such a lovely, kind person. Yet when she posted just a personal pro-Hill anecdote on her FB wall, her "friends" and some family tore her apart! I'm so disgusted by this behavior. I stood up for...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    I am relieved that the election is almost over but the obscene misogyny embedded into every aspect of American culture will live on and require long-term commitment from all to change this toxic environment. I have felt very ambivalent by my GOP women friends who are now warming to Hillary...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    Wow, Hillary was impressive last night. The only time I saw her pause during his interruptions was when he called her a "nasty woman." I really admire her for being able to maintain her composure with such abusive language being hurled her way. But then again, I can't think of a single woman I...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    I'm sorry that person did that to you, Eve. That person needs to take a step back if s/he is getting upset by normal human behaviors. Most who are called cannot or don't wish to volunteer and that is fine. It's not for everyone. I phone bank when I can. Due to my knee & foot problems, I cannot...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    The GOP leaders standing by Trump despite his disgusting behavior only further convinces me that a woman voting for the GOP is voting against herself. Gee, some are finally distancing themselves from him, but the fact that they've been furthering his campaign all along despite his bullying and...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    Trump's comments about his sexual assaults of women - and apparently girls - are absolutely disgusting. I cannot understand how any woman can support such a predator. He is unbelievable. The way he stalked Hillary around the stage during the debate...triggering for me. I think a lot of us women...
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    News The Hillary Support Thread!

    I think many of us liberals struggle with what to think of those who support such hateful politicians. It's like finding out that the people we're surrounded by are of a different species. Perhaps Trump supporters feel the same way about us. But I refuse to self-censor anymore to accommodate...
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