Recent content by Fayth

You are in no way selfish, in fact your past actions with your mother are the contrary. Your gut is giving you the right answer, care for yourself. You are a caring person and think of others which may be why you are questioning yourself. Do not accept the guilt, do not take it on period. Be...

I am sorry to hear that this happened to you, no child deserves to live like that. I am not sure why I feel like I am in trouble or that I am doing something wrong but you have me thinking now about some things. I haven't put everything together yet, I am still in the process, I was just...

I am feeling the same way you are, I just joined this group too. I don't want to go anywhere, I thought talking with my people that understand my disorder would be a good thing, and so far it has. You have just made a step in the right direction and all you can do is your best at the moment, one...

Almost daily I get this feeling and it's very real, can't shake it.... I also get the feeling that I am in trouble like I just got caught doing something wrong....

Hi Ari, I find writing very therapeutic as well, I am here if you need anyone to talk to leading up to this date, I have had several "anniversaries" and understand how you must be feeling.

Good input, I am going to try these tips. I too see the glittery spots. I have had these episodes in the hospital where they monitored my blood pressure which was normal, I was also sent with one home to see if it was being caused by blood pressure, again normal.... I was almost hoping it would...

This has been happening to me for over 2 years now, I have been tested for everything, infact this symptom led me to be diagnosed with PTSD, my psychologist says its a symptom of somatization disorder which is difficult to diagnose, it is basically a physical response to anxiety and stress. I...

One activity I did was write out the opposite to the negative I felt about myself posted it on my bathroom mirror and everyday I would look in the mirror and say the phrases out loud.... I am beautiful, I am worthy of love, I am capable of being happy, I will overcome negativity.... etc... its a...

Sounds like he is going through a healing process, he's made some significant life changes and that can be overwhelming.... having said that though PTSD or not you have to set boundries in a relationship, comminicating how you feel to him and letting him know what is okay and what's not to you...

Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome, does this site allow for a daily diary? I read through the into but am not certain on all the things offered

I joined this group today in hopes that I can come to terms with my diagnosis of PTSD with what they call somatization. I don't understand all this yet and with others that have the same difficulties perhaps I can feel like I am not all alone in this. I feel like I am living in a dream and this...

You are being abused it is not your fault and you need to make a safe plan to leave, you do not deserve to be treated like this. A therapist can help you with getting out of this toxic relationship, you need to leave sooner then later. Please take action, it will be your first step in loving...