Recent content by Bluleaf

Its understandable that you feel worn out and emotionally drained. My mom and dad had a similar relationship and she felt responsible for his emotional well being. As well as being the glue that keeps the family in tact. That is too much to ask of any human being. It's an impossible task. My...

How someone interprets it can be so difficult. And truly one of my biggest heartaches regarding the dissociating. It seems to be human nature to automatically assume that it is them or take it as some type of rejection. At the same time it takes a truly insightful person to acknowledge that...

My heart really goes out to you and I empathize so much. I have also suffered with dissociation for years. Given that she has a trauma history she may be receptive to an explanation. I think it depends on her personality and how open she is to go a little deeper with you. I have been in your...

These are profound words. When you say we sometimes "cope until we can't" this is very real. At some point we may lose the ability to use our coping mechanism. I love that a person can validate themselves and the situation by accepting their limitations. It's a form of self love and self care.

I am sorry you feel so alone and trapped in this situation. It seems that some solutions do not appear possible when you are in the thick of something. You know yourself and this situation better than anyone and if you feel comfortable opening up more about it, there are many people that would...

Did you find that your stress and anxiety were eased by the stay at home restriction?

Thank you so much for welcoming me. I struggle with social anxiety that keeps me from leaving my house many days. And in certain social situations, an interaction can push me into a breakdown. This morning when I decided to go on a walk, I had an experience like this and realized that I need...

this is really an amazing point. Many people have an opinion of what they believe depression is and are completely ignorant of the truth. Many years ago I had a good friend who was a mental health professional. She was the first person to suggest that I was suffering from depression. She...

I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself ☺️ I so rarely talk about my PTSD issues and thought it would be good to reach out.