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It's hard. It's harder because my PT tells me to fix my back I have to strengthen my core and I'm a belly breather so keeping my abs flexed all day like she tells me to do probably makes me feel even more stressed than I am. Thank you @Ms Spock for reminding me of my breath. :hug:That's a big...
In the last few weeks I definitely have cried a lot, and for good reason, too. It's not that I can't stop crying, but that I'm at that mindset right now (after having cried as much as I did), that crying isn't helping me in this situation any longer because the situations are still the same...
Thanks for your support, Junebug. :hug:
I have tried everything that used to calm me down and reduce the stress, but this time none of it is working. I've tried taking baths, naps, playing my piano for hours at a time, and even exercising (thought I've got limited ability for that due to my...
I'm in such a state of disarray. It's like I just can't handle these last few days of regular everyday actions. Just sitting here at work is feeling like too much for me to handle and I can't take the day off or anything because there is just way too high a demand of output for the next few...
My gut has been guiding me and for good measure as of late. I'm finding myself surrounded with an individual that when I first met him his mannerisms made me feel cautious - a month or so after he joined my department at work, I figured out why his presence makes me feel like I need to be...
Before I lose my train of thought, I want to write about my sense of growth today.
I began to make an active effort to really take risks in following my gut rather than always letting logic dictate my actions lately. It's supposed to increase my feeling of self-worth because it forces me to put...
The two of you are right in that I ought to take the time out to write it out instead of suppressing it. And I shall....
I met with my therapist, as it's my once a month appointment with her, and I brought up the point of how I'm sad because during this time of year I always reflect on the year...
My pre-birthday depression is starting to set in, as per usual. Today I just want to disappear - to go home and lay in bed. Everything feels so demanding when it's no more demanding than usual. The world just feels like it's hitting me with a sturdier bat than the everyday battering I get.
I...
Hi @Cyrene, I share a somewhat similar situation with you but differ in the aspect that I was the youngest child of 2, and my older brother, though neurotypical from what we know (he's never been tested for anything), required a lot of attention and supervision, even to this day. It's as though...
@TwoDee2ThreeDee It completely makes sense. I often feel like I waver between being grateful for who I've become but upset that it made me rush to change and take what my therapist calls "leaps rather than small strides" when compared to those who were never abused.
@Wildflower77 I feel your...
I just sent the gift and was able to label it as Kris. It is being sent through an online company that permits international shipping.
It will arrive no later than mid-November.
For me, it was driving my car on a non-traffic route. Feeling the bumps on the road, the dips that I saw coming and being able to physically see them pass. Another good one is eating a piece of fruit and savoring every taste and texture from start to finish. :)
I slept on and off through the night but when I was asleep, I had a dream that I got a check in the mail from the IRS for $1,543, and I was very excited.
@Ms Spock thank you for your encouragement to keep writing earlier, and your kind words to remind me that though I may feel hopeless at times, there is a lot of advice out there that can be offered to help me but I won't know until I write it out and share it with those who would understand. :)...
@Whitneys story: I need to print this out and stick it on my fridge at home. You are completely right in presenting me with an alternate situation I had not considered: yes, it does not blur lines just because he was a friend before - what he did is the same as if any stranger would have, and I...
For two months after Nathan and I broke up, David's and my relationship started to really get more emotionally involved...at least on my end. The term "love" was tossed around, as I thought he loved me and he kept speaking of leaving his girlfriend for me (according to him, he never felt the way...
Continuing where I left off:
I am aware that this may come off as self-centered and pretentious or even as though I am full of myself but I want it to be known that my therapist and I discussed this and we both agree that I am a very caring individual and it wasn't my fault. Now back to my...
HUGS, Zaniara! I couldn't be more grateful for someone like you in my life, dear friend. I guess both our prayers were answered since I had the most restful sleep last night and had a very pleasant dream to which I awoke smiling. I cherish our friendship, and I couldn't be here doing this if it...
Every time we were in the same space, he'd eye me from wherever he was in the room. My relationship with Nathan was deteriorating and David would be there to give advice as though he was the all-knowing, all-interfering human being. As if HIS life was perfect. HA! What a facade.
Shortly after I...