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Don't know how exactly but managed to string a few good days together. Not that they weren't without triggers or stressors but somehow was able to stay grounded for the most part. Not really much more to add, just taking things one moment at a time.

Welcome to the group and I'm new here as well :) It's only been a few days, but just knowing there is a safe space to come to has helped beyond measure. Hope to see you around and hope you find peace here :)

Yes the day started out shitty, but the second half went pretty well. Was able to get some self care in, accomplished some long overdue tasks and my mind has been quiet for the better half of the day. I am so grateful to have some respite that I may just cry tears of joy. Gonna hold on to the...

So sorry to hear what you are going through today. I truly hope that you find some sense of peace today. I know it's hard, the ups and downs can be absolutely exhausting. You are not alone :)

So sorry to hear what you are going through and I can totally relate :) I don't have any answers for you, but I just wanted to reach out and tell you that you are not alone and at least one person on this planet (even though we don't know each other) understands what you are going through. I'm...

That is sad. I hope someday he can break out of that cycle of abuse.

Another crap nights sleep. Went to bed early feeling good and hopeful for a good sleep. Woke up startled after a few hours then the rest of the night was fitful. Woke up tired and stressed. Literally just had to force myself to drink a glass of water which is helping a little. This constant lack...

@FauxLiz It's good that you are staying connected here :)

So sorry to hear you are going through this :( It's great that you have reached out and hopefully you find your even keel today :) Sending you good thoughts :)

@Junebug I've tried melatonin a few times and it works on occasion, but it's not something I want to depend on. It's more of a temporary fix rather than an overall cure. I'm really sorry to hear about your sleep disturbances. I think most people underestimate the value of a good night's rest...

I used to love mornings. I liked getting up early and enjoying the peace before the hustle and bustle. Seems like forever since I can remember what that felt like. I can't remember the last time I woke up feeling rested. I used to wake up before my alarm clock went off and granted there were...

@Junebug I can honestly say that this is the first time I've had a genuine smile all day :) Thank you!

I'm very sorry to hear about your family. I hope that someday there is resolution for you :)

Thank you @Junebug and yes hugs are more than ok. In fact they are much needed :) Thank you so much as well for the kind words :) It's been a rough weekend emotionally, but finding this place has been a huge relief. I'm extremely grateful to have found it and look forward to meeting new people :)

I've only just recently become aware that I suffer from CPTSD from physical and emotional traumas I suffered as a child and as an adult for that matter. For years I've known something was wrong but have never been able to pinpoint it till now. I'm only just beginning to understand and cope with...

Thank you and double thank you :)

@Tornadic Thoughts Thank you :) No trees here at the moment but that's not silly at all. I've done it before but for different reasons. :)

You know what, you're right. I am kind of all over the place. When I feel overwhelmed I tend to grasp widly for any solid ground I can find. I'll do that...just focus on one. Thank you for the hug :) It wasn't taken lightly.

Today has been exhausting and the day isn't over yet. I've been going to feeling good and balanced to real low and depressed. Thanks to folks here I've been given some new grounding techniques but even they are becoming hard to do. I know I will win this fight because I have to, but damn what I...

Hi, So glad to have found this forum :) Just recently learned I have CPTSD and everything is a bit overwhelming. I'm grateful to know what I'm up against in order to begin healing, but it's been hard to function as of late. I am committed to getting better and I'm literally crying just knowing...