Recent content by Jewel Jones

I feel like I want to cry right now and I don't even know why. What's wrong with me?? JJ

I just want to say thank you to all of you for your replies and support. It really means a lot to me. JJ

Hi. Yes. Some grounding techniques would be great. Thank you. JJ

Hi all. I'm really struggling today and need some support. I don't know what's going on. Ever since I started my exposure therapy for PTSD I'm having a lot of ups and downs. I never know which one will come next. It's like a down feeling. I don't feel depressed, but I don't feel happy...

Hi. Thank you both for your support and warm welcome. @Link Removed - I currently use nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during my dental appointments and it helps a lot. At least I can get the work done and not be anxious during. The nitrous is helping me with the form of exposure therapy that...

Hi. This is going to require some background information. My PTSD is from several traumatic experiences at the dentist over several years. The initial incident that triggered things was when I was 9 years old. I started showing symptoms immediately. During the appointment I got freaked out...

I feel... Anxious Panicked Frustrated Tired Confused Lost (In regards to how to approach treatment.) Conflicted Unsure Triggered JJ

Hi everyone. I'm JJ. I'm a 29 year old female. Currently single, not dating. I was recently diagnosed with PTSD in May 2016. I'm currently dealing with a severe dental phobia, anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares and flashbacks from past dental traumas. The problems first started at age 9...