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Sound very similar to my situation. Took me years to cut off my family who remained in contact with the person who abused me. Turned out friendship was more important than me. They had the brass neck to say the years of abuse did me good and lied to the police during investigations to protect...
Yes the sun might even come out haha (my daughters favourite song to sing too)
Glad you got a giggle. And as for embarrassed i am sure we all have a catalogue of embarrassing moment i mean who hasnt walked out of a loo with their skirt in their knickers.
Firstly i do isolate myself frequently for a few reasons. 1. I actually enjoy being on my own 2. Ptsd is exhusting and often need time to recharge 3. Sometimes i need to ne alone so i van listen to myself as i can be influenced. So you are not alone on this one.
Secondly. Forget what other...
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What i mean is that things can set off good memories and good reactions. Unfortunately the human brain is wired to focus on negatives as a survival strategy therefore we tend to only observe bad triggers. Once i became aware if this i started noting the good ones.
What an awful time this must be for you. Your daughter lucky to have such a fighter for a mum. My experience if the legal system (in the uk though) is that it appears to cause more stress for the victims than the perpetrators.
Stay hopeful and strong.
I agree with @DharmaGirl. Help people in hope that when you need help someone will be there doing the same for you.
As for repsonses a thanks i am fine should suffice anything in addition to that is yours to disclose not others to demand.
Glad your crisis is over and take care of yourself...
Even people without ptsd get triggers but they generally are not aware of it and consider it just a normal reaction or little quirk. I have come to the conclusion that some triggers i can work on others with all the therapy in the world wont change and so i have to accept them.
It is also...
I find it is the effects of the trauma that take up my time rather than the trauma memories. The panic over little things the lack of self belief the overthinking and ocd.
Much of my daily life is in the present and future both of which seem impossibly difficult thanks to my past.
When...
It is soooo hard when you dont have support. I am my only support network too so can understand the loneliness and sadness that this creates. Sometimes all you need is a hug and someone to listen right?
There are far too many people in a similar situation although that offers little comfort.
I...
Sorry you are having a bad day. Getting outside sounds like a good idea so go for it.
It is hard not being able to talk to your therapist anymore. I know how hard it is as i have just left one who was lovely same as you she really believed in me. It hurts but will settle given time. I find it...
I am no longer in contact with any of my family. I manged whilst it was just me but as my children got older i hated them seeing people treat me like that and ended contact. My life is much better for it although was hard and still hurts.
Echoing @watundah 10 months would be early days. I have been in therapy for 4 years and only in the last month do i feel able to just talk. Take your time but dont be afraid let it all out.
If your instincts are telling you your therapist is not working out for you then go with that but having...
It is really hard. I take it you have the uni place if so contact the uni they have hardship funds and bridging loans available that are aimed at helping people in your situation. Trust me they will do everything they can to help you.
Also they have good student support services like free...
Can you get a scholarship of any sort or student loans to get you to university in the first place then find a job from there.
You sound like an amazing person and believe me there will be a way out some where. I was in a similar position when i was young got to uni then job family etc it is...
Really feel for you @Lola Nocheprieta sometimes i guess we just have to accept what has happen has happen, not beat self up over it and keep trying. Something else that is easier said than done and easy to forget when you most need it.
Hat off to you for your honesty that is a great strength.