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I have attempted a few times…some reason it didn’t work. I got over and threw the depression. This is round three. I was younger and had a lot more to live for. Now, I’m older and there isn’t much. Ive had a lot of losses and frankly don’t see that the future holds very much promise of good...

very true…I have C-PTSD and I am highly functional in work situations. I seem fine on the outside but inside I can feel the anxiety and panic…or depression, but I am very productive. I know when I need to take a quick break and de-stress. I have more difficulty at home or in relationships.

Anyone try CBD ( Hemp oil) If so how has it helped? Ive tried to find more info on using it and the amounts.....but not much info out there....or Im not going to correct sites.

I struggle with emotional issues as well. Mostly numb,anger,but no joy....or Ill feel some emotion and not know what it is or where its coming from, or what to do with it....very confusing...

I unfortunately get you....and wish I had answers for you. I mentally believe in a God of grace and mercy...loving and compassionate. And I believe because we live in a evil fallen world and God gave man kind free will to chose to do good and evil.....and unfortunately we all know the evil...

wow I feel the same way....Im pretty good at reading the difference between real and fake, but I dont trust...and I cant let my guard down fear Ill get taken advantage of.

No I havent read his stuff but have heard others talk about it as well.

Ive been struggling again with self harming as well...emotional feelings set me off and triggers from sexual abuse. I dont know how to deal with the feelings....sometimes Ive gotten paper and cut it all up or drawn myself and drew marks where I want ot cut myself. Emdr videos help aswell on Utube.

It was good to read all the replies because I have been struggling in therapy trying to feel more than the negative feelings...or numb. I come up with alot of self hatred when any hint of vulnerable emotions try to come. I had alot of abusive conditioning and betrayal so I have automatic blocks...

Its not the cure all but I found EMDR UTUBE videos about those subjects ....help...you just sit and listen and watch bilateral stimulation, also I started tapping ...in positive things....it is helping me....book TAPPING IN..Laurell Parnell

I agree ,she wants you to get outside support. I didnt in person, but what helped is groups like this on line, and try to find a support group like Mending the Soul, or ACOA, you hear other people talk about their stories and you dont feel so alone....only share when you feel comfortable.

Me too..had a really bad therapy session last week, almost quit, then had a great one this week...that was a few days ago...know feel like a shitty mess...hate feeling bad but afraid of the good...waiting for the nest thing to come around the corner....and hate it when I feel so messed up in my...

There is all kinds of self harming, over eating , drinking,reckless driving,hitting,neglecting your health.... I was a dare devil when I was a teen and would push everything to the limit....daring death...now I hit myself occationally and cut...more like cat scratches...afew deeper....but...

EMDR...have been for a year. your T should help you to ground yourself. And if its to much then they should stop and do other type of therapy so your not to triggered. My T is trying some attachment work because I cant connect to good emotions for very long...it goes negative...and I block them...

@imok ..If you have been sexually abused as a child ....there is a site that offers counciling online if you cant afford it...Together We Heal is the name of it. There are other options...check on Good Therapy or Psycology Today ...search to Therapist and ask if they have interns....or chk...

@NovemberStar I've struggled with thoughts of suicide a good portion of my life... attempted several times... but there was always some intervention... before I followed threw. I have kids.. in their 20's so I wouldn't want them to suffer with it if I did. But it's tormenting to live without...

I do acrylic,chalk painting

My sister is the one I trust the most...I find it easier to talk more openly to a therapist because she isn't connected anywhere else in my life...I can easily break that relationship if things aren't going well. Don't like sharing deep personally things with anyone close relationally who can...