Recent content by Tiffany2

@Hcs Oh my, thank you so much for all you said. . .so helpful!! I usually am loving, supportive and non-judgemental, but then he lashes out at me and it effects me physically. If I know he just needs to process things, maybe I can not take it so personally and not be afraid for him, myself, or...

Somewhat. He is just starting with emdr and feels it is doing more than things have in the past.

Why is it so difficult for them to see good in a situation and look upward? My son is often so down on everything to the point of self-sabotage.

We have been in therapy In several situations for about 10 years. We have not done it as a group, though.that is a thought. It just breaks me down when my son goes on and on about the hopelessness of life and his everyone is douchebag! I am a very spiritual And positive person. It wears on me...

Thank you. I guess my biggest question is how to hang on? My children have continuous bouts of depression and talk of suicide. I try to listen and be calm and supportive. So often they lash out at me, just like my ex did. I just want to say,"You can't speak to me like that. " it sets off a...

Love always has to be the main strength for me. I am a Mom of a teen with ptsd. I am in transition stage of letting him be out in the world on his own. I am learning that I don't have to be the only one to help him. But it is hard. Therapists, friends, teachers are all of great help.

More than one person at a time. Too much information. Societies demands. Politics. Having to do detailed things that he is not interested in.

I agree to create new habits. I also try to do as much ahead as possible. My son has intense PTSD. My daughter and I have less severe PTSD. So I need to consider every aspect and give plenty of time and space for the fun times. And also allow for breaks to regroup. Less noise and not lots of...

Thank you. I did find some of those things after I asked you. I also looked up introductions in the search bar. It helped so much to hear that sometimes you just need to talk and not necessarily to have an answer. Tell me more about what helps.

HI I am in need of advice on how to best help my 19 year old son who has severe ptsd from childhood trauma from an alcoholic dad and being locked in a room at a very young age. He has trouble knowing if he is still in that room or out of it. He functions well much of the time, but tells me he...

Hello again. I am on again today and trying to figure out this website. How did you find me and how can I find other people to talk to. I really enjoy talking to you, and am very grateful. Just thought it would help to have some others, too.

Thank you for all your info. It helps a lot. My son's therapist is a great fit for him, I think. We have been through several who were not, this is the first with emdr , that seems to be the fit. Sorry you had some bad, but glad you stuck it out. What helps you most when you are alone and think...

Thank you so much for your reply. I had a lovely childhood and had no idea any of this abuse was going on in the world. I know my ex was abused at least verbally. I can see that thingshsve passed down. My daughter and I have very good therapists. But we have less trauma than my son and are...

Hi. My son is doing emdr, he just started about 6 months ago. I have been to two sessions. With him. He seems to Get a lot out of it. He says it is very exhausting. I am on here to learn how to help him the rest of the week. He is 19 and on his own for the first time. Any advice?

Hi I am Tiffany2. My two children and I have PTSD related to my alcoholic ex-husband. My son was locked in a room for hours at age 2-5, while I was at work or church. He has a hard time knowing what is real. My daughter and I suffered mental abuse from my ex and from my son, too. My son is now...