Recent content by Sherry

This is my latest piece of poetry/prose. Writing is my therapy, so please forgive me for inflicting this on you all. Just currently going through a tough time, and heightened anxiety and lack of sleep is wearing me down. Twenty one years ago I was happy and carefree, But early one summer...

Here are five things which keep churning through my head today: 1. I dont like feeling this awful, but what can I do? 2. I'm so desperate for a decent sleep, but how? 3. My neighbours have very kindly invited me to dinner at their place tonight. I accepted, but really dont feel like going. 4...

@Alibongo - no I live in a rural location outside of a very small town. There really is no support groups of that type around here. But you're right, it was a big shock, to suddenly lose that weekly support. Yes these Forums do help, but like you said, its not quite the same. I am on...

Hi @Alibongo. I just wanted to say that I totally understand the way you feel about your therapy coming to an end. I had been going through a long and exhausting period of therapy over the past 15 months up until last month. I went through CBT therapy followed by several blocks of Exposure...

Nice thread @trying2movefwd . My mood .... Feeling agitated and triggered Why .... Hubby away and I get afraid when home alone at night. Sleep ....... None. Appetite ...... With hubby away I dont have to prepare proper meals, so I tend to not eat much at all. S/I thoughts .... Nope, not today...

Welcome to you AHerShyKiss, I see this was your first post. I loved your reply too. Like you, I also start to get frequent nightmares in the 2-3 weeks leading up an anniversary. I like the way you think of that though .... an alert system. Good thinking. I will try to think of it like that...

I will be thinking of you tomorrow MeAnon. All the best to you. :)

Wow, that is so good to know about melatonin increasing dreams and nightmares. I had somebody suggest I start taking Melatonin to help with sleep. But after hearing that, I dont think I'll risk it . I already have nightmares on a regular basis and dont fancy the thought of making them any...

Totally agree Missy. I havent told anybody. My GP and psych told me, but I have not told anybody else. My secret to keep.

Hi there Austin. Welcome to the myPTSD forums. And hey, thanks for the hug, and a big hug back to you. :hug:

Should I quit work, I am finding it all too much? I need my little dog, what would I do without her? I just cant continue to do this every day. Do I go to bed early, knowing I wont be able to sleep? I'm drunk, what do I do.

Oops, posted twice. Sorry. And wasnt able to delete it. :confused:

Feeling overwhelmed today. So much to do, and so little time in which to do it. Feel as though I have no energy left to draw on.

Thankyou Brae so much for your very thoughtful and helpful post. I really appreciate all that you have said here, and I hope I can learn from your experiences. Certainly at the moment we have a very 'reactive' relationship I think. Your wording on that is spot on. I think we need to work...

No we have not had any marriage counselling. Hubby sees a psychiatrist every couple of months, but has not undergone any other therapy for his PTSD. He is on medication however. I do all I can to avoild his triggers, and I believe I am fairly patient with his moods, because I understand them...