Meadowsweet
MyPTSD Pro
I read quite a lot about how important support is to people.
In particular people with support, or supporters, speak about being able to take time out at times when symptoms are particularly fierce.
I think I'm fortunate that I remain functional in some areas. I'm a single mother, and being the best mother I can be is my lifeline in a lot of ways.
But I have a persona for different parts of my life (like being a mother), and although it works on the outside, I don't feel its good for me on the inside.
Sometimes I feel like I need time out to focus on my mind and let it all surface. But the stop switch and the coping mechanisms that allow me to function, shove stuff back down inside until I can give it my attention. Its exhausting.
I manage. But I worry that I won't be able to deal with the added intensity of therapy, or that I won't give my all to therapy because I'm holding off so that I can function.
So I'm interested to hear how others cope or have coped. And what support others have to help them.
In particular people with support, or supporters, speak about being able to take time out at times when symptoms are particularly fierce.
I think I'm fortunate that I remain functional in some areas. I'm a single mother, and being the best mother I can be is my lifeline in a lot of ways.
But I have a persona for different parts of my life (like being a mother), and although it works on the outside, I don't feel its good for me on the inside.
Sometimes I feel like I need time out to focus on my mind and let it all surface. But the stop switch and the coping mechanisms that allow me to function, shove stuff back down inside until I can give it my attention. Its exhausting.
I manage. But I worry that I won't be able to deal with the added intensity of therapy, or that I won't give my all to therapy because I'm holding off so that I can function.
So I'm interested to hear how others cope or have coped. And what support others have to help them.