Recent content by Nolen

Thank you :] I did mention wanting to go back to therapy. Last week felt like an all-time-low for me and I feel ready to progress with recovery. Though I'm ecstatic I was able bring some awareness to my ptsd, I don't think I will be tempted spew my life's complications at him.

Exactly. I was a bit taken back. I was expecting him to be freaked out by me but he was completely understanding. Which is AMAZING! But at the same time..If he's a very emotional person my mood can have a major affect on his. It kinda worries me.

So, today I got up enough courage to tell the guy I'm dating I was diagnosed with ptsd. I went a little into it explaining that communication was difficult for me sometimes. That I used to go to therapy and whatnot, no big details. It was very hard for me to speak clearly through the...

After doing some research I found a place I'm interested in. I put in an application for a "call back" so we can discuss my options, I guess.

Basically, I'm at my wits-end and know for a fact I'm in need of some professional help and I am ready to accept it. Back in 2012 I was referred to a Therapist who had diagnosed me with PTSD. I regrettably didn't get far into my sessions before deciding I don't need them and had no support to...

So they know it's not my fault I react the way I do. That was a great suggestion! My answer hit me like a ton of bricks.lol

You have explained this to her, correct? It's very likely she might not realize how you may be feeling. When I go through these episodes of isolation I'm focusing on just myself, which is most important, for sanity reasons. Maybe explaining what youre going through will help her reconnect with you?

As a sufferer, I'm afraid of pushing my new relationship away. I tend to stress easily and shutdown. I like to isolate myself and deal with things on my own at my own pace. People mistake this process as me being mad at them and it leaves them very confused as to what they have done to upset me...

Thank You :]

Does anybody else get butterflies or feel like their heart is going to fall out of their butt when typing out these introductions? May I also begin my introduction with 'I get nervous with these things.' I never really know what to put. Are you supposed to step outside your comfort zone and post...