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I have asked myself this many times and have read a trillion articles about it. Some say give in. "Depression" = "deep + rest". The brain needs deep rest. Since you have PTSD its no stretch to assume the brain has been overused for years. On the other hand you are doing what is also commonly...

I've had similar symptoms innthebpast and it waa Gerd , but anxiety also triggers it. I took antacids short term (don't overdo it! It will make gerd worse the next time around). From now on if I feel a Gerd symptom sneaking up I do this: Sleep inclined on left side Don't eat large meals and...

Hi all, A bit of background 29, f, C-PTSD from childhood abuse of all sorts including sexual abuse from both narcissistic parents. Additional trauma from ex partners some of whom were narcissists, and workplace experiences . I was living in NYC for many years, great career on paper but hated...

Don't respond to her anymore under any circumstances. 100% cut her off. She will disappear and you will grow stronger as you realize you have escaped a narcissist.

I had a very similar experience a year ago with someone I thought was a friend. I ended my relationship with her almost immediately. I was appalled and hurt by her reactions. I explained the conversation to a therapist becuase i was so uncomfortable, i didnt want to talk to her anymore, but...

Everything she did is totally normal. Why are you still feeling insecure about it? Go speak with a therapist quietly to address your own issue. Your wife had a normal trauma response, and addressed it and has moved forward. Now it's your turn to fully let go and move forward, and since you are...

You reaction is a bit excessive, to the extent I'm immediately reminded of every guy who is not emotionally stable, mature, and self-aware. Also, you sound quite selfish. Although I can sense to a degree you care for this girl, your response is so selfish. People with PTSD have to cut out all...

Sorry you went through such a scary experience! Along with everyone else's comments, I just want to say that your reactions are totally normal and any real friends would be very gentle and supportive about what you're going through. There is a difference between people who may not have been...

I relate to what you are feeling. You need TIME and you need therapy to help move through some of the demoralizing experiences you've had which have crushed your spirit. It will take time to do some healing and eventually moments of motivation will come back. Moments of excitement and positive...

I just wanted to send warm feelings, hugs, support for how you're feeling right now and what you're going through.

I think you should do your art with zero concern about the trauma/fears that it may bring up. Art is your nature and so art is your therapy. I am the same way. Do not be afraid either if you might tear up/burn/destroy another piece. THAT is PART of the art. It's performance art and physical...

Don't call yourself a fool, just don't lie to yourself either. We've all been there! And we've all felt foolish, but we must be gentle with ourselves. I don't know anyone who hasn't made the same mistake and been in the same situation you describe, myself included, multiple times... However...

I will add : watch youtube videos of puppies, kitten, baby seals, sea otters, and good stand up comedy. Tons standups available on youtube for free. Also, give yourself a spa night at home. turn on some relaxing music, set the lighting just right, and do whatever it takes to feel special. For...

People who try to "preach" forgiveness down your neck... eliminate them from your life. They are denying your truth and glossing over what will be a lifelong effort to recover from abuse. If you forgive someone it will be on your terms, in your own time, and it doesn't have to match anyone else...

I could not stop marinating on this question. First of all, I understand and relate to every response already given here. So I guess I'm just adding opinions on what I would do if I were you right now: 1- Tell him exactly how you feel and why. Context matters, you matter, and your feelings...

I do have something similar and it's trauma-related for me. I'm sure there are several factors, several truamas small and large that created the behavior for me and actively trying to get it undercontrol. It only became a problem in the last few years as my stress levels reached crisis-level and...

Don't ever keep interest in anyone who doesn't text you for 2 weeks under any circumstances... unless they literally are hospitalized due to a severe accident, or are traveling overseas and can't afford the international rates for texting. That is not a real "relationship" at all. Not even a...

Your words are very poignant. I can say that for almost my entire life until recently, I felt the same way. I don't know if this will work for you or anyone else, but I can tell you what worked for me and got me to a place where I have constant proof that I am exactly what at least a few people...

Also consider the fact that everyone processes at different time frames. Some people can handle doing EMDR every week, or even every couple days! Meanwhile others need it spread weeks or months apart. Why not take a break for a few months while your brain keeps processing, and you can do CBT...

I love this topic and I strongly feel that it depends on the specific situation and also that "punishment" and "consequences" can be deliberately dealt out, but can be 2 totally different things. My mother was very abusive toward me, and now she suffers the consequences: Zero Contact with her...

Let's cut to the chase. He is emotionally unavailable, and an unreliable liar. Since he is not living up to his word during engagement, he will not* change for the better if you do get married. Each passing moment you are attached to him is damaging your heart, your soul, you self-esteem, your...

@LilBit I relate heavily to this. My PTSD and depression symptoms are too extreme for me to be able to commit to anything. All it does is create more pain and anxiety, as it's a reminder that I am no longer the powerful/productive/capable person I use to be.