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I wasn't sure if I should post this here or the dysreguation forum. I think this has been building more and more as I resisted caving into the urges to self harm. I've been "surfing the urge" for over a week. Throughout this week I've been all over the place from shutting down to process, to...

I've been reading around here today and this section just makes me wonder... can a medical physical trauma on the body as an infant impact your development and contribute to some kind of PTSD responses? I was very premature, had very invasive surgeries from 2 days old, in the hospital almost...

I'll try to make a long story short. Deep deep down, I never forgot the abuse. I used to be able to avoid and detach on cue, or I'd dissociate (not by choice). I was emotionally numb either as a natural response or using negative coping behaviors/substances to become numb and forget. It's like...

Good evening! I've been having a really rough time lately. I keep telling myself that ultimately this means progress, but it's still extremely difficult, to say the least. I was wondering if anyone has used The Courage to Heal Workbook and/or The PTSD Workbook? If so, did you find them...

Hey guys... I'm looking for some advice about work. My therapist even suggested I mention something to my boss and said we could role play to practice. However, I have NO clue what to say for various reasons... It's complicated. Bare with me as I try to explain... I'm sorry if it gets long. (It...

Hi everyone. I don't know where else to turn at the moment. This past weekend I was doing my best to avoid a flashback. It's like the image/short clip would try to play but then I distracted myself enough. Well, I did the best I could but it was like "nope, you're not getting away that easy!"...

I wasn't quite sure where to put this so I decided on General. The main question is, do any of you have therapy dogs or emotional support dogs to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and/or disdociation? If so, what have your experiences been.. Good, bad, learning curve, etc. Do you have any...

Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of my mom's death. It's been a LONG two years full of pain and grief, but also a big step in learning to finally feel, understanding, forgiveness, and growth. Yes, many days were very hard and filled with anger and anxiety. Quite often there was a disconnect...

Good evening. I realized this got long (again) but it's the only way to get things "out" on very tough moments. I tried to keep things general as to not possibly trigger anyone. Please ignore any possible autocorrects. I've been sitting here for over an hour trying to calm myself down. I love...

This may get long but this site is tremendously helpful being able to vent, ask questions, and read posts I relate to so i don't alone or "crazy" responding as I do. Due to the length of the past, mods... Please feel free to move it if it belongs in another forum... Apparently it took me a lot...

First off, I apologise for any major typos. I keep seeing double vision today which is making text very difficult. I had an experience today that confused me. I'm unfortunately used to dissociating and flashbacks of various forms and to various degrees. I've had emotional flashbacks and body...

First of all, I apologise in advance for any typos... My phone had been autocorrecting words and I don't catch them until after I post. I guess I have two topics related to this. I think this is the right forum to post in. Second, I mention various behaviors related to harm and eating disorders...

Last night I had recurring nightmares on a topic I truly thought I worked through. Today is my mom's birthday, which I'm sure was a trigger for these dreams. I was there for her finl week's, I gave her the hospice med cocktail as directed. My father was unable to cope and wouldn't do it, and the...

I've been thinking about this lately in an attempt to change negative coping skills and anxiety. Every night for years I'd put my mom to bed, listen for her to get more alcohol, fall, fight, etc. I "learned" to either do my own negative coping behaviors at night while she drank (I understand...

Hello everyone, I've been feeling really alone, especially this past week as we have just scratch the surface of the in therapy. I'm not sure I'm ready to share my story yet, but I have been reading many posts when I'm in a place I feel safe to do so. This website is tremendous, supportive, and...