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My so recently discussed how our discussions over the years (almost 14) have gone. Where it usually me (intoxicated) saying more than I want and then him pushing for more information Lately I've noticed myself sharing more because of my child's age. Not what happened to me, just more of how...

Basically yes. My preffered/easiest times to sleep is from 4 am untill noon. Ofcourse in the real world that puts me at a major disadvantage.

Hi, Kind of a long story, but I was diagnosed with Sleep Delayed Phase Syndrom way before the diagnosis of ptsd ever came about. During testing they found my melatonin during normal sleeping hours pretty much non-exsistant. My levels were at nearly zero meanwhile even during the day normal...

Thank you for all your help. I figured as my brain evened out the effectiveness might go down, I'm so glad that I'm not as overly happy as I've been the past few days (my place looks almost spotless and I've been feeling up to normal every day tasks again). I've found some of my anxieties...

Thank you! The medication is a SSRI (not sure if its the same as an antidepressant). He only gave me half of the minimum dose but it really affected me. Also caused pupil dialation which I had no clue abouy untill the end of the day. Good news is I felt better shortly after taking it, and...

The cold cup of tea, or in my case coffee, is so true (and very dissappointing when its you 'sit-drink-chill-then tackle the day). I've given up ans switched over to ice coffee, which really sucks in the winter lol

I really like the metaphore, thank you Neverthesame Also Fridayjones thank you for your imput, it was really helpful and sounds alot like me. I did end up going to the appointment. Almost bailed but after a walk in the park decided might as well give it a shot. The appointment itself went...

I guess I didn't think things through. All I wanted was help with my anxiety and panic attacks but after some questions the doctor I see mentioned it sounded like ptsd and asked more questions. Now I'm set up to see a psychiatrist who will work with me untill I can get in to see someone who...

When you've decided to unwind and have a bath and next thing you're at a little grocery store, wondering all the possible questions. Finally it hits you're in a store and should buy something, so you wrack your brain for what you could possibly need. Get out store to realize its now super dark...

What really helps for me is the "I" sentences, like "when you did this I felt/thought...." or "when you did that it came across as ..... to me". Also if you can, first state what you thought their intention was, show them you're trying to see it from their perspective. Maybe try to let...

As a kid I was really close with my mom, on the verge of unhealthy attachment. And I think as a kid we see our main caregiver as almost like a god. Someone who is there to protect us and take care of us as well as teach us everything we need to know. It seems like they can and will do everything...

I haven't woken up from a nightmare in months (I'm quite relieved for now), but my boyfriend used to come to bed later than me and he found when I was in a nightmare rubbing my back amd telling me everythings ok and its just him worked wonders, half the time I wouldn't even wake up the dream...

Thanks everyone for replying. Solara I guess I was asking both question, also wow that's wasn't thoughtful of your friend(?) at all. I'm guessing it's a factor of everything. I just got over a period where symptoms were really bad, which caused stress in my relationship with my boyfriend and...

I'm really sorry if this is in the wrong spot, feel free to move it. I figured since I'm starting to realize this feeling is predominately when my anxiety levels are high over a long period of time. I thought after being a child of a broken home, sexual abuse, living in a hotel and shelter for...

I was in therapy before but I stopped going once it was no longer mandatory because it wasn't a good fit. I brought up the idea of me maybe trying another therapist, and although he says if I want to he'd be supportive and try to help but he finds that these stints are alot more frequent when in...