Greetings

[petalissimo]

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum, and interested to understand more about Complex Post Traumatic stress disorder, as my psychologist suggests i may have.

I am healing over many years of chronic stress, and trying to feel more connected to life.

I am in study mode at the moment as well, so being online a lot means I can take a break to say hello.

thanks

KC

 

[The Albatross]

Welcome KC, cronic stress (hate it)... absolutely know what you mean about trying to feel more connected to life.

 

[petalissimo]

Welcome KC, cronic stress (hate it)... absolutely know what you mean about trying to feel more connected to life.

Yes, I think I am actually just use to feeling that way. I am a teacher, and have just extrapolated myself from a relationship i couldn't escape from, and am slowly trying to work it all out. Feel very strange and kind of out of body experience. I am actually relieved that i did go to see a psychologist, and work it all out. Having a child with adhd, after abusive marriage, then a string of similar type relationships, including my last one, (7 years). Am sooo tired, and just sooo sooo over it.

 

[The Albatross]

I can say.... that I relate to abusive marriage/relationships. Between that and my abusive childhood... I decided that "my body wasn't a safe place to be". That, for me was the disconnectedness. "I" was hovering right outside of my eyelids... a couple inches away. Do you have a cranial sacral practitioner where you are? I did about a dozen sessions with one ... who really helped me get back in and feel comfortable again. It was an interesting experinece... first I had very little body sensation at all when lying on a table... then she taught me how to drop back in... but she also taught me that when I talk about my traumas I was jumping back out (triggered by the physical and emotional memories). With that and learning grounding and stress reduction techniques... I began reconnecting with my body again and now I'm pretty much okay... even if i get a trigger, I can do a quick self assessment and put myself back in.

 

[CraftyCath]

Welcome KC,

I hate that out of body stuff. I haven't learned how to deal with it yet but I think my new T has plans. Hope you settle in here quickly.

 

[Nighthawk]

Welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing you around.

NH

 

[Kim]

Welcome to the forum. I can also relate to some of what you have been through.

In case you haven't noticed you'll find a lot of understanding and acceptance here.

 

[jaerc]

Hi KC, I imagine we have a bit in common. Welcome.

 

[petalissimo]

Thank you all for responding! I haven't heard of cranial sacral work, it sounds spooky, but I relate to you all very much. I am kind of new to all this diagnosis, and it's kind of weird hearing other people with the same difficulties. I will keep it all in mind. Hopefully you are all fairing well today. Thanks again. I'm in Australia. Cheers.

 

[CraftyCath]

G'day Sheila! I'm a Pom. LOL

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum KC. Mine was caused by witnessing an awful crime. I too had some cranial sacral therapy which greatly helped. I'm for alternative methodes ... so long as the practicionner has adequate formation.