Recent content by Tigger123

I wish I could offer you a definitive answer hun but I am not qualified to do so - what I can do, is be nice - I can do that lots. Well done for acknowledging there is something wrong am sure you know that is half the battle. I feel for you and appreciate that what you are going through Is...

Thank you for asking - yes, I have a T and have had 24 sessions of CBT - meds are helping too. The injuries weren't visible but the chest pain was horrendous for a couple of months (they told me I had either fractured ribs or sternum but because my breathing wasn't affected, they wouldn't do an...

Everything stopped but the car was full of white smoke - the car's on fire, get out, get out, get out, seatbealt won't come open, bash it,t get out get out get out, it comes undone, I'm tangled, push it off, open the door oh god the door won't open, it won't open, I turn , I kick it and kick it...

Apologies if my story is a trigger for anyone else - I've been sitting here with fingers hovering over the keyboard trying to work out how to start this but (as ever) being very conscious of possible impact on others (one of my life rules). Deep breath - on March 24 2012, I was on my way to the...

@Notsowild - Have had 24 sessions CBT (still in therapy but less frequent) and on anti-depressants/beta blockers (Mirtazapine & Atenolol); have also learnt about "Mindfulness"; grounding techniques; breathing exercises etc - it's only now looking back I can see how far I have come - for a long...

It was - but I'm still here :rolleyes:

Road Traffic Accident hun........... :(

Hi all - I was diagnosed two years ago after an RTA. I have been very lucky in terms of support, therapy and finding meds that work for me. Don't misunderstand that - I don't think "I'm cured" or even that "I am better" - I am simply better able now to recognise and manage my symptoms than I...

It's such a relief to find a group of people going through the same thing as me - don't get me wrong, I don't wish nightmares or insomnia on anybody but knowing there is someone out there who knows how it feels...<sigh>. Lately I have been lucky - a change in my pain medication has helped me...

I can totally empathise having felt the same way about my first CBT session - I felt like a completely emotional jelly-like mess when I wanted to feel strong and positive about getting some help - here's the thing - that emotional release, the tears and blubbering - were an important first step...