I find that I shut my mouth about my PTSD. I have started to be a bit more open about it, but it is still very difficult for me and makes my stomach go in knots. I also feel a lot of embarrassment and shame about having PTSD. I think sometimes I go into a lot of denial about the condition. In...
Wow i can relate to your story so much... I have had to drill it in my head to not feed into the cult narcissistic personalities and just move on with my life. The thing about narcissists is that anything you do they will turn it against you. Your best bet is to move on with your life and focus...
This is definitely a tough situation.. and I have a lot of insight on this.
First of all, you seem like you have genuinely thought things through and I definitely don't think you are selfish at all for wanting a better relationship and better life. Sometimes you need to draw the line in the...
Yes it was such a long wait to see the psychologist. It took so long that I just had to figure out other ways to deal with my anxiety.. which is fine.. i just exercise and try to distract myself.. probably drink too much though. Not sure if that's the best way to cope... but I had no choice really.
The program I am doing is through Women's College Hospital (in Toronto) I was referred to see a post-partum psychologist who assessed me and once I told her a bit about my story, she said I would benefit from a particular program they offer for mothers who have been through traumatic events. I...
Hi Everyone,
I am a PTSD sufferer/survivor and also a new mom. I have done extensive work through all kinds of therapy which includes CBT and EMDR. I am currently awaiting a new program which I am going to start which is focussed specifically on mothers who have been through traumatic...
I actually bought Hamsters when I was at my worst a few years back. They surprisingly really helped until they started multiplying like crazy and I was stuck with about 25 hamsters. After giving most away to kids, I eventually got a rescue dog and he is totally my therapy animal.
While I think these drugs may give some relief temporarily at times, they can also be long lasting but only if they are used moderately. I escaped a lot with using MDMA, amongst other party drugs and I never found myself in a particularly good spot. Although, MDMA did make me feel as if I could...
I think that is super unprofessional of the councillor. Anyone working in the field of PTSD should know that saying such things would trigger guilt and other triggers of negative feelings that a survivor already feels. I would say get a new councillor and make sure to discuss this issue with the...