Recent content by Imanpeony

Okay, I have lived in the same home for 22 years. In this home my I have gone through so many different forms of abuse(physical, sexual, mental). I have always lived with many of the people who abused me and really I do want to leave. So I got an apartment and I move in October. I am absolutely...

I really want to thank you for writing this. While I did not go through the exact same thing, I was physically, emotionally, and sexually abused until I was 15. Reading this helped me to realize I am not alone, and that you can come through on the other side! Thank you for your story!

I know a bit late, but yes I get them when I experience extreme anxiety, or triggers. I have never withdrawn from any sort of medication. And according to my therapist they are not uncommon accompanying extreme anxiety. Each person has their own way of coping. That is probably just yours. But...

Welcome to the forum dear! I am so sorry to hear about your life and difficulties. This is a good start to come here though. I was physically, verbally, and sexually abused until I was 15 years old and I was still verbally abused until ... well now... it kinda doesn't stop when you are with...

@scout86 - Thank you for your thoughts. It is natural and I do understand that. But isn't natural as well to want to be close to your family? I understand that they are or at the very least were dangerous, but they are all I know. I have been isolated for the majority of my life. And although...

My brother and family physically,sexually,and verbally abused me until I was about 15 years old. I have gotten over it, or at least tried to. But whenever he comes around I feel this great wave of anxiety come over me and I almost have to shut down for the rest of the day. I am "that" person in...

Thank you for sharing your story. I can honestly say what you are feeling is relatively normal. Especially if you were neglected in some way or another. I have similar feelings in regards to the person who sexually abused me. I love him. A piece of me would go as far as to say in love with him...

Hello I am new here as well. I also have the same types of problems as you do! I don't do crowds or lots of people for the most part. My family did it so well they don't care to hear it. I applaud you for being able to carry out a relationship. That stuff scares me to death!! But welcome here...

@francimarnie- Sorry I spelled you name wrong in the other one.

@francimarci- My therapist hasn’t given me any coping mechanisms, but I will ask her about them next visit. Thanks for that. Also things are rough right now, but a lot better than before. I feel like I should just be so grateful we are all alive and relatively safe, but always I am really sad...

Hello my name is Iman. I am 23 years old. I live Indianapolis, IN USA. I was born in Hawaii, but I have lived here for as long as I can remember. My father was a US Marine and suffers from PTSD and also had a difficult childhood. My mother also came from an abusive household. I think that is...