Having been raised by a full-blown narcissistic mother I have many of the symptoms of Complex PTSD. I have improved many of the symptoms through lots of talk therapy, and during the worst times, anti-depressants.
However, I haven't been able to improve what is mostly an inexplicable response. Whenever I attempt to study, read, or work on projects that would further develop my career (or entirely self-serving), I shut down by getting very sleepy. The only way to stop it is to switch to doing very safe activities such as cleaning.
I'd be really interested to hear whether anyone has heard of shutting down in this fashion or what types of therapy might address these symptoms. My current therapist seems to be getting a little closer, but it's very slow going.
It's as if I am a fainting goat.
However, I haven't been able to improve what is mostly an inexplicable response. Whenever I attempt to study, read, or work on projects that would further develop my career (or entirely self-serving), I shut down by getting very sleepy. The only way to stop it is to switch to doing very safe activities such as cleaning.
I'd be really interested to hear whether anyone has heard of shutting down in this fashion or what types of therapy might address these symptoms. My current therapist seems to be getting a little closer, but it's very slow going.
It's as if I am a fainting goat.