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Good point, @brat17 — as infants we were completely dependent on our caregivers for our own bodily needs, which were completely wrapped...
Friday at 5:13 PM
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OliveJewel and whiteraven, for me the early childhood stuff wasn't directly related to medical stuff as far as I can tell, but related...
Friday at 12:35 AM
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Very much relate to this and the overwhelm that @whiteraven also feels with medical and insurance industrial complex. What you said...
Friday at 12:22 AM
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Recovery - A Journey of the Heart
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shimmerz this is wonderful information. I dont think I have read this authors work before but will seek it out as I could not finish...
Thursday at 5:08 AM
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I totally understand your frustration with the medical field. I also understand that stress cup overflowing too. And your reaction. I...
Thursday at 4:42 AM
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I can definitely relate to most of the experiences you mentioned! Thanks for sharing, helped me today.
Jan 12, 2023
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I relate to your story. My dad is a malignant Narcissist with Sociopathic tendencies who never wanted a child, and my mom suffers from...
Jan 12, 2023
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The pressures of isolation can be excruciating. I'm glad you reached out to this community! I was isolated in my formative years as well...
Jan 12, 2023
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After journaling about my trauma over the past 2+ years and researching psychopaths, narcissists, and sociopaths, I discovered the root...
Jan 12, 2023
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I cant say this is direct trauma, but the rigidity definitely led to it. I moved in with sister and brother in law at age 13, which I do...
Jan 7, 2023
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I’ve decided to get a new dog. After… I’m not sure how many years? So it seems I’ve decided to live. Not a bad thing. Will be a...
Dec 21, 2022
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December Hell Month for me
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@Freddyt-you are so right. Nobody has to understand, it just is. I am glad that you have accepted this and I am going to work on it too...
Dec 17, 2022
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I have the same. Finally told my wife wshe doesn't need to understand - it just is. All she needs to do is make sure I eat, drink and...
Dec 17, 2022
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Hi @brat I hope this makes sense, only have a few minutes. Absolutely it can hit (me) like a ton of bricks out of nowehere, did after...
Dec 12, 2022
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I'm sorry you are struggling. December is my most triggering time so I can relate. It's especially hard, I think, because December is...
Dec 12, 2022
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Freddyt- yes, expecting and planning helps so much. One of the issues that I have is that I get kind of depressed and sometimes...
Dec 11, 2022
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Trauma anniversaries suck. I knew when it was before I knew about my trauma. "seems worst at spring equinox" was the thing. So now...
Dec 8, 2022
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Here I am again. Cannot sleep....til I do....then cant wake. Unfortunately using alcohol to sleep but it keeps me awake-I know better...
Dec 6, 2022
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Weemie I am so sorry for what you have been thru, and it absolutely does change your world view when it is someone such as law...
Dec 3, 2022
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Yes. I was raped by a cop as a child in a hotel room. He didn't bother to take off his uniform, pointed his gun in between my eyes and...
Dec 3, 2022
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I am sorry that this is happening to you. It's very common for people with PTSD to have trouble around the anniversary of trauma, no...
Dec 3, 2022
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I can't believe it is happening again. I was assaulted by a cop Dec 16, 2008. I am getting along pretty good. I do have issues. I...
Dec 3, 2022
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Any words of identification and strength would be greatly appreciated
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Awe sweetie, welcome to the forum. I have nothing to really relate to you, but I have bits and pieces and I care. After a childhood...
Nov 28, 2022
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When the pain is so great, its not unusual to avoid activity that seems to aggravate it, but when activity is avoided for too long, its...
Nov 13, 2022
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I just lost my job, a week ago, because my pain spiked too high, and stayed too long. I feel increasingly incapable of surviving a...
Nov 13, 2022
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