Recent content by SnowyLeopard

I have several phobias now- some related, and most not (as least not in my understanding). Many are related to high-frequency or loud sounds, causing my sensitive hearing to make my brain shut down in fear.

Your feelings are very valid and I'm sorry she's been so unreliable to you. I don't have a lot of experience with therapists so I can't offer too much advice- but perhaps think of messaging her about her unprofessionalism before firing her? There's really no excuse, but it way make her clean up...

It's gotten much better. Without therapy I tried to delude myself that everything was okay and avoided addressing my issues, thinking that I didn't 'deserve' to get help. My therapist thankfully clicked with me, and it's been nice to have direction in helping improve my well being and be happier...

I've always been artistically minded, but since my diagnosis I've tried expressing it outwardly as a sort of therapeutic hobby. I enjoy writing when I'm able to, and recently have been painting- and while the results aren't anything special it gave me an outlet for being artistic while still...

I used to read obsessively when I was younger, but as life got busier that dwindled. Since I've been diagnosed I actually started reading more as an escape, and a way of having connections to emotional characters without any danger.

Hey everyone. Tonight I'm struggling especially hard with my mind reminding me of my PTSD causing me to be isolated. I made the mistake of looking up past friends on facebook. Seeing them all hang out and still be friends just....got to me. It broke down my facade of being fine and revealed...

I'm so sorry you're going through this! Please know that however YOU are feeling is valid and very important. Nobody is perfect, and you are allowed to have your own feelings about any decision without others making you feel pressured. I am proud of you for trying so hard to o what is right, but...

@MariaY: That's good to hear! I'm glad that you were able to face them in one of your dreams- I can totally understand how that would be a refreshing change from the otherwise fitful nights. Doxepin is what is helping me sleep through the nights without as many frequencies, though I took too low...

@ladee: Thank you for the welcome, it feels really great to read such empathetic stories here!

I used to be a bit nervous of it, but now pot helps me out *so* much when I'm having terrible days. For me strains that I've enjoyed that've improved my symptoms are Headband, Sour Diesel, and Blue Dream.

@MariaY: I have the exact same problem! I tried to keep a dream journal or try that 'change the ending in your mind' thing, but neither really worked. I'm currently on a med that seems to really be helping reduce the frequency/intensity of my issues- but I'm not sure if we can recommend...

@littlestars: I was feeling sort of alone on this until I read your post, so thank you for sharing! I have issues with aphasia, which causes me to mix up words and further embarasses me when I talk to much. It seems like I can only talk in length, or not at all at times.

No. I thought it was my fault the entire time, and didn't realize I should've gotten help until I got into therapy, realizing the truth I had tried so hard to deny.

I'm the youngest of four. I'm the only boy, and my three sisters are gapped away from me by a fair share of years so we didn't grow up too closely.

An ex. I thought it was normal the whole time, just me messing up and deserving it.