Recent content by cheetahspots

In addition to the PTSD diagnosis, I apparently also have "mild agoraphobia." Two years ago that meant never leaving my place, even to feed myself, and hiding in a darkened bathroom for hours on end. In recent times, I've been better, but I still have a huge amount of trouble leaving my home. I...

I don't even know if this is the right place to post this. I am just so desperate to talk to anyone. I thought things were starting to get better and finally things were going right, but it's not. I've been in therapy for almost 3 years now and just when things are going right for -me-...

Hey all, Not sure if this is the exact right section as I am new here; if not I apologize. My question is this.. When you are having a good day, is there any way to keep the feeling going? Whether it be for the next day or even longer? Example-- I've been feeling pretty good for the past few...

When I was just starting on my path to healing, going to therapy and whatnot, it came to my attention that a handful of people in my life were constantly triggering me. Not on purpose, but because of the way their personalities are. This was not healthy for me and not what I needed at that time...

Thank you for the welcomes, it is so much appreciated. And yes, Solara, exactly what my therapist has been telling me. It is quite common for people to re-enact the trauma over many years. And it makes you stop and think.. what is the point of re-enacting? Is that we subconsciously hope that the...

Hello all, I joined this site about a week or two ago, during the midst of one of the worst "episodes" I'd had in at least a year, but didn't have the guts (or calmness) at the time to actually post. I have been lurking, but now I think.. it's time to just say hello. A little about me: I am...