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I'm finding it really hard to write this. I don't know how or when it started and I don't know the whole story yet. I have memories of being in the bathroom with my dad, age five and age six, with no underwear on. I don't know what happened. But, after I remembered that, I had body memories. It...

Hello - I'm new. I've recently started remembering sexual abuse by my father. I forgot it for a long time but, now I've remembered, it's not really a surprise. It's like I knew all along and just kind of put it out of my mind somehow. I'm in therapy but haven't been able to talk much about the...

If anyone has heard from Ladyhope Somerset would you let me know please. I haven't heard from her for months (we usually text or meet up) & I'm concerned about her. I understand we all go through tough times & dont expect her to contact me if its too much for her. Just wanting to know she's...

Hi Everyone A few years ago we held a meet in Birmingham which seemed fairly central for most people. Is anyone interested in meeting again? It was so lovely to put faces to names & have a laugh together so I'm hoping we can get this organised. I was thinking of middle/end of July, on...

Though I'd add this thread for those of us who are awake during the night & just cannot sleep! That's me! It's 3.26am UK time & I've been awake for 23hrs. I do have a cold so thats not helping but my brain just wont switch off. I thought these nights were a thing of the past, I've been sleeping...

I'm just wondering is anyone has experienced a problem with their heart rhythm after being on Citalopram long term. I've been taking 40mg Cit for 31/2 yrs and although my GP had told me about Long QT syndrome http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/DrugSafetyUpdate/CON137769 so far I've been...

Hi If you are interested in improvements to the NHS Mental Health service in Bristol, there is currently a consultation running which finishes on 28th September 2012. The meetings will take place on Tuesday 18th September 6.30-8.30pm and Friday 21st September 2-4pm at the Centre for the...

After coping well for a year I have decided to go back into therapy. Several events have caused some triggers & I'm back to having nightmares, severe anxiety & low mood. I've had a session with my psych today & we have decided that now would be a good time to do some work on my attachment...

The get together in Birmingham was such a success I thought I'd try to organise one in Bristol. I was thinking maybe 23rd June? If you are interested please post your comments. Thanks, hope to see you there!

A question to those who consider themselves in recovery. I consider myself in recovery now & managing my symptoms well, stress levels much lower, some depression & anxiety but nothing like I was 3 yrs ago when it was very obvious to others that I had a mental health problem. My problem now...

Not sure where I should have posted this, so I apologise if its in the wrong place. Christmas & in particular New Years eve bring with them some very disturbing memories & although i consider myself in recovery this year it seems to have hit me bad. It's the first year without my T's support &...

Hi Everyone We all seem to have gone very quiet! :( How are you all? We haven't met in the chat room for ages, how about it? Annette x

I've been taking 40mg Citalopram for 21/2 yrs and i'm considering reducing the dose with a view to coming off them altogether. I've been discharged from therapy & am in recovery, although still having a few 'blips'. I have already spoken to my gp about this & we will work a plan to reduce them...

I just wanted to say a huge 'thank you' to you both for the new chat room. The room is fast, stable & it was great to have video link too. The Bristol UK Support Group have just had a very successful online meet, it was so lovely to chat to everyone again.

I'm not sure if I'm putting this in the right place so I'll apologise in advance if it needs to be moved. Basically my ex husband will at my daughters wedding in three weeks time. To give some background information, we were married for 30yrs, for the last 12 he became increasingly obsessed...

Immediately after my last trauma I developed a meat phobia, especially for chicken & have had some less than understanding comments from some family members over it. I couldn't stand to see it in any form, in magazines, on TV, in supermarkets, cooking it, eating it myself or others eating it...

:hello: Mary & I have decided to support each other in our bid to stop giving in to sugar cravings. :naughty: Going out is all chocolate & sweets - even the 'turtles' Mary has been talking about, they look so yummy! In comes more fruit - apples, pears, mango, grapes, cherries, bananas-good...

In the four years since my last trauma my general health has declined. Before then I was fit & healthy, cycling everyday to work & saw my GP once a year to discuss my migraine. Since then however, I seem to pick up every bug going & as is the case now, I have a chest infection that is proving...

Well its mothering sunday here in the Uk & I'm feeling as confused as ever. I was diagnosed with ptsd in 2008 then cptsd & attachment disorder in 2009. I have weekly therapy which has been a great help & I'm now on the road to recovery. However, waking up this morning I am very confused...

Well, I guess this is progress, I'm finally asking for some support! I'm feeling what i can only describe as confused, sorry I don't find it easy to express my feelings. I'm irritable, numb, have adopted a don't care attitude, finding it hard to relax & feel like I'm hiding a big secret that...

Hi All I've been working with a psychologist for six months now, its been really difficult to learn to trust her especially with my deepest thoughts about myself but after my first emdr session I felt that if she could get me through that I had no reason not to trust her. We have been using a...

There is an alternative therapy day in Bristol for people with anxiety & depression on Saturday 18th July. you can find further information on their website peaceofmind.co.uk or PM me & I'll send details. The organiser is also hoping to discuss setting up a support group in Bristol. Regards Cat

Has anyone found a support group in Bristol or neighbouring counties. I would be great to be able to support each other through this. Thanks Cat

Hello, I'm Cat. I'm really pleased to find this forum, it's such a help to read other peoples posts and to have somewhere to discuss my thoughts, worries & quirky behaviour without feeling the need to a apologise for them! I was diagnosed with PTSD in Nov 08. I'd been struggling with...