Recent content by aw97

Thanks for all the replies! Ultimately for me it isn't a decision that's going to affect things long term - I've only just started and I could restart it at any time. I could go part time or I could just wait until I can cope. Frankly it's got way out of hand and I'm going to make myself very...

I am but it's come to a standstill since I went back to college - too triggered to deal anything

Hey everyone, I just need some help from people who understand. I've been battling severe complex trauma my whole life, and the past few years have been beyond hell - barely been able to go outside largely. But after a few years in really focused trauma therapy where I thought I made great...

How does anyone do it? In instances like mine, at least, where we are essentially housebound, deprived of friends, family and education or career; denied even basic sleep, relaxation or release, alone and unable to speak of this as it would only result in a wound even worse than before. It drags...

Thanks so much everyone for your kind responses :) it's quite reassuring. I'm currently seeing a private therapist, for therapy focused on trauma, I struggle to be optimistic with it though. Currently I need to finish school and it feels like 'letting go' of anything might jeopardise that...

Hello everyone, I've finally gained the courage to post here, let's hope I can explain this clearly... I apologise for the length I'm 18 years old and I've been misdiagnosed with all sorts of mental health issues, put on meds, discharged and told to get on with it. At no point did I ever get...