Search results

Now this ^, I forgot to mention. I do not know how often you hear them (it seems random for me and yes, I use a lot of white noise too- fans are my friend). Maybe the frequency varies from person to person (just like soylent green :p). I do hear noises, sounds, people shouting, etc. I think it...

Yes. Just a few weeks ago I was at a park and immediately thought I heard a waterfall. This park had no waterfall, but I heard it in my mind. I was still in my car (had just pulled up) and I was whisked back to a point in time when I was on one of my ex husband's 'trips.' I would have sworn...

I don't tend to have many visual flashbacks (mainly emotional or auditory sometimes), but I do agree with the above comment. My bf will hold me and tell me that I am in the present. He will remind me that I am here and not in wherever I thought was. It helps me greatly to be reminded that I am...

I am thankful for being here, for having the strength and courage to go into therapy and work on myself. I am thankful for having the chance to change my life in a more positive way. I am thankful that I am somewhat healthy (physically), have learned to associate with healthier people, don't...

Actually, right now I'm wearing a 'moisturizing face mask' and my skin is a little itchy. It's nice and worth it in the end, but maybe the feeling of something 'different' on my skin is causing the slight itch. I suppose food, the weather, humidity levels, etc could also affect it (if looking...

I used to say 'yes' A LOT more than I do now. I gave in to people. I felt like I had to or their wrath would be unimaginably painful. Protection mechanism. I have learned to say 'no' more than I say 'yes' when I really mean no. Sometimes I'm still triggered, I get anxious, fearful, afraid...

Heather: I'm sorry that you're having problems with your skin. I agree with NIKI- try getting a new loofah (or use a washcloth). Check your bath stuff, you could have some kind of reaction. You could check out the 'health food' stores. For me that kind of stuff is fun- I like looking at the...

I've been reading a new comic for the last day and a half. It's really funny!

I wish I could tell you too. I also don't know how it happened. Well, I started 12 step groups and got some good therapy. My rage/anger has slowly emerged. It's taken a lot of time. And if melting into goo and crying is what you can manage, then maybe it's what you need to do now. When you're...

Iam: I am sorry to hear it. You are in my thoughts.

I have my moments. Sometimes I am very descriptive, poetic at times (when I can pinpoint emotions-I like to use analogies)... and then there are those days when I feel like a babbling idiot. I agree with some of the posts on emotional expression. Sometimes I am lost. I cannot read others and...

Hmm, what if you're not on anything?

Nah. This person is nice, but his/her size intimidates me a little.

Well, considering that it happened today near a coworker, I looked at my hand and arm. I guess I suppress it a lot. I have some good 'denial skills.' :rolleyes: Sometimes I just scratch it. Sometimes I tend to flip out. Soothing lotion helps. I used to spend time with my bird before he passed...

I feel them sometimes too. I have to look and check to make sure they are not there sometimes. It usually happens when I'm nervous as heck.

ITL: I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take care.

She needs: stability security warmth hope.

Oh, Sterre, you're not alone. I heard quite often (whenever I had feelings that my mother didn't like) that I was 'just like my father' or just like his 'sick family.' My feelings were not validated either. I learned that my feelings were 'bad.' I also learned that I was 'making something out...

PTSD feels like I'm the 'fox' that is constantly 'hunted.'

I think we need a thread with pictures of these amazing deserts, etc.

I'm feeling a little nervous/anxious and excited and somewhat calm (compared to the past). How is that possible?

A banana nut muffin? Neat!

It may be a crappy, rainy and cold day, BUT: 1. I am warm under the covers. 2. I don't have to work this week. 3. I plan to bake something FUN! 4. I've been setting boundaries that have been very, very hard to do, but I am starting to feel the benefits. 5. My seeds are sprouting. 6. I played my...

So far, I've done pretty well. I have to remind myself that I'm not perfect. I'm learning to accept that I am human. It's a process. On the short end: 1. I planted some seeds and they're already growing!

I am working on not beating the crap out of myself for being imperfect.