Charmd1

...when you become disabled with c-PTSD and find it is one of the best things that has ever happened to you. *(because of receiving...

I am in the same boat. So I don’t have much by way of advice that works. But one thing I do everyday is make my bed when I get up. It...

You seriously contemplate slowly replacing everything (even stuff you love) because it's all triggering.

I'm relaxed and annoyed. Pretty chill times.

Today I feel defeated. my chest is heavy with anxiety. I have to force a confrontation. I get to tell my mother that giving a child...

Thank you. Yes it is so hard to navigate this.. What we ended up doing was sitting down and having a few really serious talks. not so...

I have been trying to date again, and I find that I am in competition with the men I have met. I have insulted them, put on airs, and...

I feel stronger today. While holding information in my mind I wasn't able to hold before. Thankful.

i sandwich all of my sessions between self-treats. nice meals in my favorite eateries are my most preferred, but country drives and...

Ankle socks, I have fat legs. Thick woolen socks or thin cotton ones?

Thanks for the great feed back. I generally try to book in for 2 pm Thursday’s and just take the afternoon off. I like to go to the...

@Defaultxlove 🥰🥰 for supporting me

Finding out that nightmare rescue dog loves wearing a t shirt - I think she might benefit from a thunder vest.

The one thing that made me smile today, is I found out my daughter is pregnant again and this will be our 6th Grandbaby :) it's due in...

Congratulations!!! I found out last week that my sister is pregnant with TWINS!!!

That's awesome....Congratulations too you also Aunty :) twins...omg!! such a blessing

I smiled for a good while about how lucky I was today to have a meal clean water and a nice safe place to sleep

Congratulations @Sheree and @Carmen J. Brown. New babies are great. I am enjoying watching my 3 grandkids learn and grow from a helpless...

I took an online personality type test & the results were almost the same as the one I took when I was in high school! This time, the...

Congratulations @Sheree and all the best for your grandchildren! I smiled about a grandmother who was in an ice cafe with her...

Congratulations, @Sheree! That's amazing news! | That's amazing, @Carmen J. Brown! :hug: Lots of luck to both of you! One thing that...

Amusing dragging in a book I'm reading, & that the protagonist was soo lost in another country. Damned well written.

Baby congrats @Sheree & @Carmen J. Brown :) What made me smile today ~ Seeing shoots growing already on the seeds I planted

Today what made me smile was my BF not blinking or acting shocked or having a negative reaction to me saying. Therapy was hard today. I...

EMDR has both increased the fear, and in turn intolerance of the fear due to recognising it is misplaced but remains present. My partner...

Big dog!!!!! Tall socks or ankle socks?

Hi Today I had my second appointment with my new therapist. I’ve been in CBT therapy before and this one is a different approach...

Also Disturbed, The Sound of Silence.

Bleed It Out (Official Video) - Linkin Park

Today I feel elated. I feel like a goddess I feel amazing. I feel ashamed I feel worried I feel like I should be questioning my motives...

I’ve watched you fall through, push through, or fight through this exact same pattern at least half a dozen times over the years. It’s...

The education you never knew you didn’t want.

Thank your for the insight!! I’m the opposite with attracting people. And I generally only date when I feel like I’m the whole package...

I’ve learned to not date when I’m doing badly, because the TYPE of person who is attracted to me when I’m a hot mess is Wildly different...

I’m just looking for been there done that advice. 1. I’m pretty deep into a spiral down 2. Met someone new even though I had no...

I had my first appointment with her Wednesday. She asked if I was going home to rest after and I said nope gotta go to work. Which was a...

Sorry you are dealing with so many issues, @Charmd1. Wanted to pop in quick here to say that I have been on every medication for...

So excited you got someone! That's awesome!

I agree with this partially. Finished implies done and that’s where a lot of people muff it up. Things are always changing as our...

That is a totally valid point. I find it’s really difficult communicating my needs to people who don’t understand the experience. As...

you sound like you are already doing a wonderful job with self-advocacy. you seem to know what you want and do not seem to be afraid to...

Are you able to see anyone else earlier than this? Even if it's just a temporary measure to get you through that 18 month wait? It...

Thanks Freida. We are in agreement on the ass statement. I am in Canada and currently there is not enough funding to deal with the...

Apologies for the rant... I am looking for tips to help advocate for myself while having a regression of symptoms. Every time I open my...

People tell you that self care is necessary, take care of yourself too.............. Well, I didn't Quit my job because of all of those...