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Myself, find being around people, to be draining, on all levels. I need that extra time that I reserve for myself, on a Sunday, to heal myself, from the trauma, of being around others. @scout86 I agree with your statement about extroverts.

As a result of a food allergy, I have been caffeine-free for the past 24 years. Will admit, I do miss the taste of chocolate, the most. If you do go caffeine-free, be careful, as caffeine may not listed, in the ingredients, but still be there.

Am feeling very anxious about Saturday's trip, to visit my dad's grave, on the 16th anniversary of his death. Especially, having the possibility of facing my mom, there. She psychologically abused me, for most of my life, until 2 years ago, when I cut off ties with her.

Am feeling numb and having trouble focusing on anything, for long. Am feeling nausea, my acid reflux med need to be increased, but am feeling very anxious to be, in the waiting room.

Am feeling sort of lost, like reality is moving around me, but I can't get on the merry-go-round. And drained, energy-wise. Sad part, my acid reflux med isn't working for me, right now.

@Ms Spock Thank you, for reminding me, this. When I get depressed, my negative inner critic runs loose. Currently, an feeling tired and depressed. My energy levels are just about those, of a Death Valley worm. Last night, I manage to nearly avoid a bout of dissociating, while in the public...

The numbness has lessen, but the lack of energy is still here. Had an anxiety attack, at noon, outside of my apartment door. Squeak (one of my cats) was there, to help me, get through it. Still feeling anxious, from that.

Am feeling numb emotionally, wondering, why I have left my bed, this morning. I know, that's depression speaking, but I don't have the energy to do anything, creative or positive, right now. @Lionheart777 I hope, you do find the proper treatment for your sleep disorder. A good night sleep is...

Am feeling angry, for being triggered again, by the radio. Depressed, as more rain is forecasted for today. Am getting sick and tired of slate gray skies and rain drops. Would never leave my bed, but my cats need me.

Feeling anxious and disappointmented that my art therapy was cancelled for today. This is my first trip there, since June 9th, when I had an anxiety attack that triggered my agoraphobia, for the summer. Also tired, as I'm not sleeping properly. Think it's part of the depression that I'm, in the...

Thank you, @Intrepid . My friend told me, I am getting better at dealing, with things like this, but still, I lost a day, to it.

Thank you, @Snowwhite . Have written about it, in a poem, as part of my processing it. Also have to talk to friend about it. Just want to memories to disappear, like yesterday news.

Yes, they are, @livingwiththis . One of my cats, is a rescued kitten, who I took in, 3 years ago, she has helped me, to trust, again.

My cats react very strongly to dogs, and I can't stand the sound of them fighting, like it's an emotional trigger for me. If I had only one cat, then I would do, no question asked, @livingwiththis .

No, but there my nurse practitioner and I have talked about one, in the past. Right now, I can't do it, as I have 3 cats. @livingwiththis I hope you get the allowance.

This morning, the local CBC Radio One had an interview, with a victim of extreme violence, by her date. A very prominent national host, on CBC Radio One. The violence described triggered memories, I had suppressed for decades, until today. My brother is trying to break down my bedroom door...

@livingwiththis if you are, on a provincial disability support program, they may offset some of the daily cost, you experience with the PTSD dog. You may want to look into this, with your caseworker.

Feeling drained and emotionalless, think my SAD is coming early, this year. Just want to sleep the day away. Not a good sign.

Am feeling numb, after yesterday's visit to the dentist. Angry and in pain, from one of the side-effects, of my current anti-depressant medication. Just want to curl up and hide, from everything, including my cats.

I know, educationally, I have completed higher levels, with a BA, while my abusers (family members) have, at most, high school. Sadly, economically, I haven't been able to work, for the past 8 years, and find myself, on a disability support program, from the province of Ontario. But, emotionally...

Guess contented, would be the best way, to describe, how I feel right now, as today is my 8th day on the new med, and for the first time, since starting it, I am headache free and not sleeping every waking moment of the day. Today is, the first day in 5 days, I have been able to leave my...

Wish your cat, all the best. @amethist . Am feeling tired, frustrated, depressed and hopeful, as today is, my third day, on my new med for depression, anxiety and PTSD. The start-up side-effects have hit me harder than any of my previous meds that I have tried. Doesn't help, I could have to...

The letter is, now posted, in my trauma diary.

Oh @Philippa , I would give you, a hug, if you let me. I was there, myself, yesterday, after sharing my letter, with the head therapist, at the art studio, which I have my art therapy at. Scared, excited and anxious, as I have posted my letter to my younger self. Wondering, have I done the...

Thank you, everyone, for your encouraging words. Will do so, @open eyes. @ghotiff , I understand and this is, why I placed the warning, like I did. I don't want to be responsible for hurting anyone, more than life has, already, done so. @Notsowild , various parts of the letter, just flowed...