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@ Experience Your last post sounds like you dont want to go. But you are worrying about future feelings. That could well be your answer.

I didnt think seeing him would trigger me either and I didnt realise it was happening as it creeped up on me. I cannot believe how it has messed me up for 8 months, just being around him.

I had a similar situation in August last year. My mother died and my brother made contact with me. He 'seemed' so sensible and caring. I went and talked with him and his wife. Then went back a few months later to deal with the leftovers of my mother's stuff. I honestly thought I was okay with...

@anthony . Maybe some mashed potato and gravy. Man food.

@anthony Excellent! Glad to hear you have a mutually respectful doc and you're on the database, in case he carks it. Apparently, Digesic was actually unavailable for a while in Australia because there was none of the base ingredient available to be imported. (something like that...the...

@anthony Please forgive me for playing Mother/Nursey. Did the dentist give you a script for Bactrim? He should have. If not, I encourage you strongly to ring him tomorrow and get a script. The reason is that the bacteria that is involved in gum infections and abscesses can travel through...

My baby "Devil" with his new Floor Monkey and then shortly after giving him special time at the wrong end.

Thanks @joeylittle

Yep taxis would be better. It is a myth that you get seen sooner when you arrive by ambulance.

OK. I'm in my early sixties, so she's still 20 years ahead. :) Thanks Junebug. I tried once to put a signature up that makes it easier to remember everyone's circumstances. Not sure if the tech side of the forum has data space for that, but it does make it easier to remember everyone's...

I think I answered once before, but I don't care. Oooh What an anarchist I am. Lisianthus. They are also called Poor Man's Roses and I think they are more beautiful than roses and last for ages in a vase. And they are cheap. Flowers should be cheap, so should book and music.

Well then, you were thinking sensible and you need to pat yourself on the back for that one today. You made a sensible decision. It's worth a try.

You're not a piece of shit...you knew I would say that, or at least someone would say it :). For a start, you are working hard on yourself, really really, fkg hard. In many areas. With many people and groups of people. Some people are assholes. Them not turning up and not returning calls or...

Forgive my lack of memory retention :) I think this is the one that works on the physcial symptoms of anxiety. People commented that you can have the anxious thoughts but not get the physical symptoms that are usually attached to them such as racing heart, shallow breathing. For me I get gut...

@joeylittle With the Prazosin, do you have experience with it for controlling anxiety or for getting to sleep? Eg: Does it have a flow-on effect on anxiety during the day? Do you take it at night? You mentioned it before to me as an alternative to Benzos and I haven't had a chance to look it...

@Chava. Can you tense your arms and hands as tight as you can and hold it for as long as you can? The first tense might be short and not very strong. Do it again tighter and tighter. Hold it until you are holding your breath with the effort. Look at the veins and muscles. Squeeze and squeeze...

@Chava Thank you. I found your post helpful. I dont think there are any issues causing the anxiety, I think it is just a progression from the depressive episode. "moving out of freeze into fight-flight energy" put it perfectly. "All of that needs to find it's way out of your body" solidified...

I don't think I accused narcissism. My intention was to suggest that narcissism be read up on to see if that fits the situation. Then my following thoughts were meant to be considered if NPD seemed to fit in her opinion. I would assume the OP had the ability to decide for herself if it was...

@FridayJones Was it you who has experience with anti-anxiety meds you could offer thoughts on this? I know there was someone I often relate with who spoke of this before. I guess I want to know if it's reasonable and OK to just accept that I have a med that works for me when I need it, I...

I was doing well last year. My mother died in August. ( A relief). This exposed me to my toxic family again and I tried to heal the wounds for over six months. Then cut off contact again after witnessing their distorted, thinking all over again. My brother's sexual abuse of me and predatory...

It's amazing how we learn or consolidate learning when we try to help someone else. Thank you too Skitzii. I hope your username does not mean that you think of yourself as having schizophrenice type of thinking (not that there's anything wrong with that). If so, I hope one day you feel you are...

Have you read up on Narcissism in families? I believe it is highly likely that you will find the answers to your dilemma if you do. Google. narcissism in families / daughters of narcissism / DSMV Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Start with DSV - V naricissistic personality disorder. The...

For me, when my needs are being met, or at least seen as important, I dont feel I am alone when I am with my partner. I feel alone if he is not meeting my needs or not doing anything when I talk about what I need or tell him. I think someone can make you feel alone when you don't feel valued...

Paralysis that involves a sense of terror and feeling unable and unwilling to move. These are the days I sit on the couch in front of the television, terrified that this feeling will never leave my life. That when I am old I will still experience this. I think this is an extension of anxiety...

@FridayJones That quote is going up on my wall in chalk. Thank you. I needed it.