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You might find letter-writing to be very cathartic as well. I'm not sure if a therapist is automatically someone you can trust, though. You need to slowly build the therapist-patient relationship until trust forms, just like in any other relationship. But, yes, a therapist would absolutely...

I have kept an extensive journal of my trauma, and continue to do so throughout my recovery. I personally think the best way to go about journalling is to write everything down, discuss what you wrote with a therapist (I strongly recommend looking for one, if you are able), and delete everything...

I know this probably isn't the answer you're looking for, but I personally don't think that any kind, loving God would let this happen to any of us. I think that if there is or ever was a God, either he's stopped listening or he's powerless to help. Maybe you're looking for answers in the...

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Well, it's finally come to this. I've been on a dozen different medications over the past three years, I've been in CBT/therapy for five years, I've tried EMDR, I've tried hypo-therapy, I've tried getting on my knees and praying it away, all to no avail. My depression and PTSD have done nothing...

I'm not sure if you're looking for encouragement to keeping working, but I personally think you should call it a day. It's not good for your health to keep pushing yourself beyond your limits. It's not giving up, it's admitting that you simply can not do something and allowing yourself to go...

I was on Cymbalta 30 mg for a month, and while it really helped my anxiety, it barely touched my depression, so my p-doc upped it to 60 mg. I've been on this dose since last Wednesday, and ever since then, my depression has skyrocketed. I'm barely able to function anymore and I spend most of my...

ASMR is very helpful if you're experiencing anxiety. It's not a cure-all, and it's in no way a substitute for medicine or therapy, but it's very calming. It's also a godsend if you're suffering from insomnia. It's not a mind trip at all. If you have the response, you'll feel tingles in your...

I had my first EDMR session yesterday and I don't feel much different yet. I was extremely exhausted afterwards, and slept for more than 14 hours. Is this normal? When should I start feeling better?

Thank you for your kind words. :)

Thank you for your advice.

Thank you, that's a good idea.

No, I have not yet talked to my therapist, but I am planning to.

My trauma is bullying-related, but the thing is that I don't remember very much of it. I only remember the worst and most recent incidents, and know that I was suicidal for four years and had to be hospitalized at one point. I also know that I self-harmed quite a lot, and that I needed to be...

I can't be of much help, because my first EDMR session is going to be on Wednesday. If you don't mind me asking, what happens during the session? Does it hurt? Is it scary? I'm a little terrified about going.

You're not alone in what you're feeling. I suffer from PTSD as well and I have begun to question my sense of self as well. Before my trauma, I knew exactly what I wanted from life. I had A Plan, with a capital P. I knew exactly who I was and what I stood for. Now I'm not so sure, and I'm not...

Thank you so much for you advice. I've been thinking about trying yoga and meditation. Perhaps I will start tomorrow or later today.

My trauma is bullying-related. I was bullied nearly to the point of suicide for five years. I've been out of the situation for a year now, but I'm still not 'over it' and my doctor and I are still trying to find the right medication for me. I'm very prone to side-effects, and I have...

I used to feel the same way about going back on medication, and resisted it for a few months. It ended up setting me back. Going on medication is actually a step forward in the healing process, and definitely a step in the right direction. It's not giving in or being weak, it's admitting to...

You might want to try purchasing some earplugs from the drugstore. Then blast some music if you can and hopefully you'll hear some of the music and none of them fireworks. Alternatively, put on headphones and music to drown out the sounds.

I am seeing a psychologist, and he doesn't want to give me any sleeping aids. My therapist says I'm doing very well in terms of opening up and talking about the trauma, but the nightmares are still there every night.

Thank you.

Thanks for the advice. I have been pushing myself to go out and do things even when I don't feel like it. There are just some days that I just can't fight, though.

So far, my doctor has been adverse to giving me sleep medications, but perhaps he'll be more receptive to the idea if I go to him with a specific medication. Thank you so much.

I'm not a student and I'm unemployed due to my PTSD, and I can't go out much because of severe agoraphobia. I try to keep myself busy with artwork, scrapbooking, and free online courseware through Coursera and Khan Academy, but some days I just have no motivation and feel like dwelling on my...