Recent content by Dire Parsnip

Don't run away from therapy. That run away feeling is from ptsd. Our lizard brain is sending alarm bells to the thinking brain, but your thinking brain needs to recognize who to grab onto. Therapist is a great place to start. All the things you said you were worried your therapist would be...

Im actually starting to feel better but I've been crying a ton. Little things, usually positive like puppy videos, will make me cry. Or a song that I like. Talking to a friend who is being nice to me seems to set me off too. That's embarrassing. I'm an electrician and I haven't been able to go...

I think that if you aren't sure if you were in love then you weren't. I still love my ex even though he didn't love me. Its that feeling of wanting the best for the person. There are centuries of poetry trying to describe romantic love. Its not easy to communicate but you know it when you feel...

I think sometimes we see things more because the universe needs us to see it. So, yes ptsd is all over tv, but its also the thing you're noticing. You could see pink roses everywhere because they were relevant to your life as well. Ptsd can be "over." at least until the next trauma. That's...

Walking and travelling can be very soothing. Maybe you could try walking somewhere safe on purpose (with comfy shoes) preemptively? I know I used to walk. I didn't black out like you or go nearly as far but I would be aware but zoned out and just walk and it helped. It was good.

I have had this happen. I started meditating before bed and talking with myself, specifically the peeing part of myself, if that makes sense. It went away. I hope this helps.

Sometimes I think PTSD is worse than the initiating event. It makes me angry.

I haven't vomited in t office but have felt like I might. She said, if I did, we'd clean it up. I vomit at night frequently. Ginger candies are a great idea. What do you do to feel better?

Rhyming never occurred to me. That's a great idea.

Thanks for the advice! I will try.

I love your poem. Being creative can be so hard with ptsd. That whole side of myself has been shut down for a long time but I wrote a poem too. I hope you like it. The girl in the well, She's screaming to be heard. I want to let her out, But, if I do, she will claw her way into my belly, Wrap...