seshprinny

At the moment, it would be being able to cope with healthy mechanisms. If you read a list of unhealthy coping tools, alcohol...

Welcome 💛 I have no advice as I'm also new to the site, but I hope you find what you're looking for here

Feeling happy sometimes. Managing being triggered, not being so emotionally reactive.

I saw how other parents treated there kids so normal was not the same for them as it was for me. Didn't think it was bad just this is...

It was a common thread in my education… how ‘every child’ thinks their childhood is normal. So it wasn’t something that could be used...

I had a few meltdowns over the last 2 weeks, but it had been so long since I had had one. They really scare me. I usually feel intense...

I completely lost my mind, yesterday. Just one too many things. At exactly the wrong moment. Tick. Tick. BOOM. The most ridiculous...

I dont know if recommending medication is allowed, but if it is, I would suggest looking into Phenergan. It's an antihistamine that has...

I am nearly 60 now. I was abused intermittently by my father from a very early age - maybe 4 or 5 - up until I told him to stop at the...

Life doesn't need to be this difficult. Have you considered finding yourself a therapist? One of the things that can be really...

When me (11) & my 9 yr old sister were paid to perform pop songs/opera arias at shopping centres (malls) and encouraged to act like...

i can’t live with this by myself any longer. i need it out. i don’t really remember much and admittedly I don’t have the best memory...

A normal part of child development is the egocentric stage, where children think (in overly simplified terms) that they cause what is...

I knew having an ulcer at 4 or 5 wasn't 'normal', but I didn't know kids were supposed to have someone home or not know how to 'do'...

when my fifth grade teacher reacted to my offer of a blow job. i didn't know men could be repulsed by such an offer.

My T told me that it’s not normal for children to take themselves to their dentist and doctor appointments. I didn’t think 13 was a...

When I was 15 or so I committed a small misdemeanor to keep from getting in trouble with my dad, but my adult brother reacted pretty...

It's probably too late now, but I think if it's guilt that makes you want to take it down I would go easier on yourself. If you want to...

Sometimes I can't figure out why I'm having certain reactions to things either. It can be frustrating. By just being curious and open to...

Thanks both, that really is helpful for me. For the past couple decades, doing this - asking what someone else thinks cause I'm sure...

Welcome 🌞 I'm also new, my therapist had recommended support meetings but I'd be crippled with anxiety. Online is much less pressure! I...

Introductions are the most difficult part of forums for me. Hello, I am an individual who has faced many challenges in my life...

Just now seeing this thread... I am so grateful for this site, all the mods and staff here, all the members, those I have made long-time...

The entire team here at MyPTSD want to wish all of the members and guests here a very happy Christmas and New Year. It can be a hard...

My partner asked me to stop watching Dance Mom's in his house because it's so toxic it puts him in a bad mood. I was like 🧐 what do you...

Yep! If someone did the things you like best in a relationship to me? Best case scenario: We’d break up on the spot. Worst case...

Crispy/pretzel mnms (my kryptonite)

How exciting! Well done for putting yourself out there, that can be tough to do. I hope you enjoy it.

Grateful!

So grateful and relieved, so much more peaceful and fun than I expected it to be. Even got surprised by a photo birthday cake, cojoint...

Tired (hungover), frustrated by some of my friendships. Hopeful for this new year, and glad to have stumbled across this community

Welcome to the site! You have found a special place indeed! I’m sorry for your struggles but glad you are here. There is a wealth of...

Hi @seshprinny Happy New Year to you and welcome! I think neglect contributes to that feeling, for abvious reasons. It is hard to...

Welcome! Not having a sense of community and belonging is a tough one. I think a lot of us here struggle with that to varying degrees...

I keep rereading your response, sweet pea. I keep thinking I’m doing something wrong because my love isn’t enough to help. I keep...

Because if you hear something for a decade you’ll eventually think it’s true. Caregiver burnout is real. Being the designated asshole is...

Girl, that only happens in fairy tales. Mental illness is very much a reality, and PTSD is not romantic in the least little bit. These...

Welcome @seshprinny

Welcome to the forum! I hope you find the support you need.

Thrilled I could offer some useful insight. I struggle with sitting with negative emotions too, it's an automatic reaction to move away...

Wow that is so helpful. I grew up in a very emotionally disconnected family. I’m very uncomfortable with negative emotions and I have...

Welcome to the forum :)

I think everyone is different and will need unique things to feel heard and validated. What seems to work for me, is my partner...

I hear you. Christmas can be such an isolating time of year. We're sold the perfect Christmas fantasy through movies and the media, but...

Thank you, I hope so too! It's a rollercoaster of a journey, that's for sure.

Hi, welcome! I am a supporter of a combat vet with ptsd, and I myself am dealing with childhood trauma. I hope we both find solace here.

Yes! I knit and love painting by numbers. I've done cross stitching, diamond painting, painting with acrylics and next up to try is...

Hey guys, I'm 30, have been in therapy for 18 months due to childhood abuse/neglect. It's been a really lonely and gruelling few years...