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    Cognitive Shuffling- for better sleep

    Has anyone tried this? Hope to give it a test run. Apparently assists with sleep. 1)Choose a non-emotional word - example - CALM (while resting in bed or preferred place) 2) Think of three to four words for each corresponding letter. 3) C- cool, cat, care A-apple, ant, air L-love...
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    I forgive myself for .........

    Hi beautiful community - This thread has begun with pure and good vibes and intentions-I thought, if the admins on the forum approve , this might help with some of the healing each of us needs to do - both sufferers and supporters. I have been quiet for a little while. Doing a life-audit and...
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    Relationship Communication

    THIS post is solely in support of supporters and much respect for genuine supporters ( since they suffer just as much ) To support and to tolerate are chalk and cheese. THE quote, quoted above is what most supporters desire. Nailed it. IT IS unfair on the supporter as much as it would be...
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    What do you like to see, hear, smell, taste and touch?

    Hi beautiful community - this is light and relaxed - I will begin - if anyone would like to add to this - please do. See the mountains, hear bellbirds ,smell coffee, taste fairy floss( cotton candy), touch a fluffy pet.
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    General Advice For Leaving Abusive Relationship Strangely Similar To Sufferers Who Isolate

    Thank you Friday you have raised a brilliant point-' Especially not okay for the people you love to abuse you '. Yes agree - we feel love ,love is a feeling, you are a 100% right- but, I feel -we also choose to love especially after the honeymoon phase wears thin, years or decades later...
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    General Supporting a loved one - a survivor

    Each day I watched you conquer your fears I didn't see weakness ,I saw strength, I saw endurance. Not wanting to be a bystander ,but to be part of your healing The ghosts of your past were shadows. To hold you through the nightmares, to rock you through the numbness. You ran , ran ,slipping...
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    In this moment where would you rather be?

    Shut my eyes-Where do I want to be right now?
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    Existing in two places -physically, mentally, emotionally

    "I exist in two places - here and where you are" - thanks and all credit to the author of the quote. Such a poignant quote on so many levels.On reflection of life and experiences, what does it mean to each of us in this amazing community ? Please share your thoughts.
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    Hi beautiful people.What is the most recent photograph you took-of who or what ? Pictures are an important part of us and can make us smile.

    Hi beautiful people.What is the most recent photograph you took-of who or what ? Pictures are an important part of us and can make us smile.
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    Relationship Grief, Loss, and the supporter- Coming to terms

    Hi beautiful Community, please note-This is stated with complete respect and compassion to sufferers - not intended to offend in any way, at any level. Any kind thoughts are welcome. Any insights. Share your feelings and pain - it will be treated with respect here. Did anyone know that when...
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    Supporter Time out

    Hi everyone- Have been reading and part of the forum recently - yes, new here. Learning and growing in how to support a loved one who struggles with PTSD and has gone M.I.A to cope.Out of reach. The impact of this sort of thing on supporters when this happens, is profound and often...
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    Cliches and platitudes

    Hi community ! Have often had folk say the darnest things. Even unintentionally. This does NOT apply to within the forum. Anyone here have been the lucky recipient of cliches and platitudes said to you on a bad and testing day , which got your mercury risin'? Even from friends, family ...
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    Its was not your fault

    Somebody needed to heat this today-the trauma is not your fault. There is no speedy " moving on". The is no " getting over it". There is however hard work and lots of rest and processing and unpacking step by step.
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    Countdown to Christmas - Festive, Exciting, Melancholic, or Busy - PTSD & Christmas

    Hey ! Hi to such a supportive community- Just to say ( new here) it is truly the Countdown to Christmas - dont know about all of you 15,000 people here or more - but if you are feeling the pressures and overwhelming feel slowly rising - just to say you are not alone. As beautiful , festive ...
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    Joyful sounds

    Basing this on the 5,4,3,2,1 - Joyful sounds - Woke up today and realised how much I love the sound of Bellbirds !😍 Anyone here misses or loves a joyful sound?
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    Being brave - Bravery - every person in this community is brave . Whats the bravest thing you have done ?

    Bravery - with the year drawing to a close it is a good time to reflect. Give yoursleves some credit . Everyone in this community is SO BRAVE! Whats the one bravest thing you feel you have done this year or any year?
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    Relationship Can someone with PTSD use the need for space as an excuse?

    Hello everyone! This looks like such a supportive community. New here. Just a quick question. This by no means is to cause offence to anyone- we all need personal growth and understanding. So here goes - I am trying to grow( as a person and supporter ) and better understand something - could...
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