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Does anyone find themselves in a fearful or anxious induced situation and fall asleep? I have found myself in situations where the fear or anxiety is so intense. Trying to use the steps to manage these situations is virtually impossible. It's as almost I've been knocked unconscious and then I...

I'm sorry I have no words of wisdom. However, reading your post had me thinking "Did I write this?". I too feel the same way. You're not alone. Xx

Thank you for your responses. So far I'm not doing so well. Out of 8 days I've turned up once to work before my set time. This was only because my car was being serviced and I had no other way to get to work other than the lift I was offered. I feel I am spiraling out of control. My anxiety has...

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It's been a few years since I've created a thread. I'm feeling heavy hearted after reading my past threads and status content. I still feel very much the same. Stuck, lost, afraid, overwhelmed, tired etc. I have regained a sense of achievement. The depression has lifted. However, the anxiety...

I haven't been on here for a while. Trying so hard to cope like everyone else. Feeling really down lately. So dead on the inside. Anxiety really high. PTSD denying me the right to be me. :( T told me to go back to basics and re-focus on mindfullness, breathing and progressive muscle relaxation...

KP - thanks. I did mention to my hubby if it was becoming too much I would nip off to the toilets. I didn't realise at the time how many "toilet breaks" I took. The time we left the pub was about 2am and that was when patrons had to line up to get back in.to the pub!! In hindsight (isn't...

Thanks for your warm and fuzzy comments. Feeling alone is such a big thing to deal with when coping with PTSD. Feeling the love after posting and recieving such positive responses. :inlove: I so want to do the EMDR. Scared but willing. Maybe down the track.... Went back to bed after dealing...

Whoa - you get me. I am on a real low and have been for too long now. Trying so hard to be normal and it is breaking me into so many pieces. I feel like a shattered vase. Sometimes I can put the piece back in the right place and all appears to be fine but the cracks are still there. I'm tired of...

Thanks - Extra planning is definitely the key. :tup: I was pretty foolish to stay out so late as I know the consequences of doing too much just with day to day living. LOL. I became so rapt up in the moment. Words of wisdom from this forum and my own common sense reminds me - "baby steps". Just...

A few weeks back I caught up with some old school friends whom I hadn't seen in 26 years. At first I was hesitant to catch up with them, but with my husband's support I went. None of my old friends know the circumstances I have been through the last 5 years which caused my PTSD. They are not...

Oops. Pushed the wrong button & my post was put up! I ran out of time to edit it. I wanted to mention how I am afraid to go for common law as the insurance company will stop paying my salary and all expenses. How can I continue to get on top of the debilitating effects of PTSD if payments stop...

Hi Singingyamada, My PTSD was brought on by working in a school environment with a child who has special needs. Lots of physical abuse and I was mainly the sole carer in this environment. I also suffered sexual abuse as a child and a few other experiences that played around with my childhood. I...

My heart fluttered when I read this. Even though it is unkind what we are going through, having someone understanding me gave comfort. Thank you. Hubby says she is there sometimes. Like when I laugh with the kids. When I put make up on. When I hug him. When I sit and chat. It's a bit like a...

I see a psychiatrist every few months and a psychologist every 2 - 3 weeks. My hubby is my best friend. He knows me "as me" before all the PTSD muck. He comes with me to my sessions with my psychiatrist. Sometimes it's so hard to explain how I am feeling to my P yet sometimes easier to tell my...