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    What Is On Your Mind Right This Second?

    Mmm chocolate!
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    Childhood My parents wanted to kill me, struggling to deal

    I am so sorry. That flashback must be incredibly painful for you. They are pieces of crap that didn't deserve to have you.
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    Had enough.. dying.... slowly

    I am sorry that you are struggling @Ellierose2x. Keep reaching out. Something that has helped me through the really tough spots is to know that no feeling is final. I know that it feels like it right now, but you will not feel this way forever. Is there one little thing that you can to to feel a...
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    Physical Anxiety/Depression Symptoms

    I sometimes have a difficult time determining between emotional vs sickness symptoms. I'm sorry that I don't have advice for how to sort out the root cause. I think that your body might be telling you that you need to rest and take care of yourself right now. I hope that you feel better soon.
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    Moving stress

    I just want to say good luck.This is such a stressful time! I hope you hear back soon.
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    5 Things I'm Thinking Today

    Having the house to myself is bliss! I wish my headache would go away I want chocolate and gummy worms I don't want to drive tonight I know that people mean well but I wish they would stop asking how I am doing like they are expecting me to just be better now I need a nap
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    Goal for the day ~ Just one thing

    @Teasel Remember that it is ok to change your mind and set a different, more manageable goal.
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    Taco Tuesday!🌮🌮🌮
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    Advice for Moving Past Big Triggers

    I love this mindset. I try to keep telling myself that this won't last forever. Great advice to face it head on. I will check out the book. Thank you.
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    How do you experience intimacy?

    To me, intimacy means being vulnerable. It happens when you or someone else shares thoughts or feelings that would not be shared with just anyone. It can be physical- by allowing someone to be close enough for a hug, or some kind of contact. It can be sexual- but not all sex is intimate. Sex...
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    Advice for Moving Past Big Triggers

    Thank you @Teasel. I know this wont last forever, it just sucks. I understand why you might advise against EMDR right now. I have been doing it on a off for several years now and personally find that while it does magnify things at first, it makes them better more quickly. I have a pretty good...
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    Advice for Moving Past Big Triggers

    How do you move past triggers that are so big that they turn your life upside down? I feel like I am getting swallowed by my traumas right now. I was managing pretty well and then an incident that involved police happened at the house where I had both childhood traumas and then the biggest...
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    Goal for the day ~ Just one thing

    Thank you @Teasel for the reminder. I use this strategy often. My one thing for today is to fill the soap.
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    Sufferer New to CPTSD and Forum! Looking for support outside of therapy.

    Hi @SammiSamm I am fairly new here and just learning a lot myself. Welcome.
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    Resilience

    This is a very complex question @Teasel. I'm defining resilience as the ability to adapt after adverse events. I also agree that is can vary across domains. I think that it can also vary across time. I think that things like how full your cup is, the drive to overcome things and supports have a...
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    Small things, great victories. What’s yours?

    I put on a load of laundry AND remembered to put it in the dryer.
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    People showing kindness is triggering self hate

    Thank you. I am in for a rough road for a little bit. Some parts of my current struggle are staring to get a bit better.
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