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I didn't really think it would make that much of a difference. I also didn't think I'd be able to notice the differences, but they're staring me in the face. I was so constantly anxious before, I was always clenching my teeth, thus always having headaches. Rare it was that I didn't have one. It...

Most of mine are unrelated, through I'd say a portion, now that I'm thinking about it, definitely are. When my stress cup tips over, like it has right now, I frequently have dreams where my teeth are falling out. I've had those dreams probably since I was 7 or so, the first of which being where...

That sounds awful. I'm sorry you had to endure that.. One of the hardest things during my panic attacks is to remember to breathe. It's funny to me how such a normal thing becomes so difficult at that time, though it makes sense. I hope your husband supported you through it. At least it's over...

You're most definitely not alone. While I haven't experienced anything of the same magnitude, I did witness a couple dead people in the road. The second one was really dramatic, a car burning and.. it really stressed me out at the time. Now, though, I'd say I'm not scarred from that - really. My...

I'm only 20, so practicing internet safety was taught in my schooling a few times over the years. The assemblies always stressed how important it was to protect privacy, and how it "could be anyone" on the internet. It never really sank in for a lot of people, including me until later. In my...

So sorry you had to experience those traumas. Welcome to the forum.

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I turn 20 in a couple of months. I don't mind the idea of a physical breast exam. I could care less about them, oddly.... it's just that pap, shudder. I haven't been to the doctor enough times to where I really know them. There's one that I've seen a few times over the years and I usually just...

Thanks guys..it's good knowing that I'm not alone. I know it will be okay, I just have to take a deep breath and maybe even dissociate a little, heh. I'm still working up to calling the clinic...but you guys made me feel a bit better. I think that when I call, I'll tell the receptionist that I'm...

I know it all too well. I have a "negative thinking traps" list next to my mirror to remind me to get out of that B/W. In college when I really started to crumble, my work wasnt getting as done as it should have been. I wasn't doing as well as the others, and I kept thinking that, well, if I...

My psychiatrist wants to check if my liver and thyroid are working correctly. Understandable - it doesn't make sense to give me prozac if my thyroid is going bonkers. So I need to get a physical, but I figure this is my opportunity to check for more than just those two. Here's the thing. I'm...

Hey there. It really is exhausting. Hopefully a formal diagnoses would bring about proper therapy that would ease symptoms. In my case, I've always been seeking approval from everyone I know. My family didn't think I had any issues, yet like you, suffering in constant panic and hyper vigilance...

Hey all, I posted a thread a while ago about being hopeless with returning to work. I've been looking at resume how-to's, but it's no different each time. List what you've done, and your skills. I personally feel that I have none, but I know that's not the case. My fiance pointed out that...

Your T is still someone to trust. Though like the others said, because you're a minor and there was a crime it's not too surprising they had to report it. By law it's just what she had to do. At the beginning of my first session my T said that I can tell her anything at all, but if something...

I want to add something that I learned from my psychology professor in regard to dark thoughts...He talked about them briefly, but it stuck with me. Everyone has those crazy thoughts that pop into your head, whether that be something really gross, or really violent. It's not bad, it's just part...

My mother is very adamant about being all good and all light...but like yin yang, I think everything should be balanced. I try to embrace my darker side. It makes me feel human. Whether that be my more "primal" emotions like anger and aggression, or my fears. I realize that they're there and in...

I suppose first..it'd be good to know that it's not your fault and from what you said, it appears you didn't do anything wrong. With PTSD it often feels like we're chaotic and aren't even in control of our own bodies. It leads to lashing out, saying ridiculous things, etc. I'm sure you see that...

I think they had the best intentions. But sometimes it can be rough. I'm sorry. It's understandable to be under close monitoring when you're on a medication, especially when you're having issues. It's all for the best.

@Solara Good idea. It really sounds like we are not alone. Hormone imbalances do crazy things! Why else would puberty and menopause be joked about with the mood swings? (bleh). I'm a little surprised the doctors aren't recognizing this as a symptom...Hormones control everything, is it really...

Therapy really brightens my day up. It's like taking a shower and getting all the muck off. I think when I first started I was having really bad dreams, and I'm having some recently, but the frequency has gone way, way down. I believe it's gone from every night to every few nights with the...

I went on the pill for about 6 months and hated it. It sent my anxiety into overdrive, panic attacks so frequent and horrible. The doctor didn't believe me that it changed my moods at all. When I went off of it, the doctor said my periods would resume normally. It took like four months for my...

@camabelu Hey, you put in words what has been in my head for quite a while! That's relieving. The segment about abuse victims feeling pleasure. Thank you. That took a bit off my guilt.

Okay, i did not get that response when I talked to professionals. Since you asked, I think thats creepy too. I don't like it. Its more like "what was your trauma" and "when did it happen"... At least in my experience. Not "did he ejaculate?" Can you find a different one? It would make you feel...

@WildMermaid dare I ask how you found out you were allergic? So do you take them just with wearing an anklet? That sounds scary! :nailbiting:

Good thing vaccines aren't advertised as 100% effective! They just teach our bodies how to fight bugs so it's not so bad when the real thing comes. Your body might be so good that you don't even notice (immunity). How I wish there was a vaccine for norovirus, that was the worst illness I've had...