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  1. K

    Tee Shirt, Etc Fund Raising For The Forum

    It's a monthly written check (I haven't checked if paypal or alternatives can be used) for the payment details see : https://help.redbubble.com/hc/en-us/articles/202270389-Getting-paid
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    Tee Shirt, Etc Fund Raising For The Forum

    Again although it would have a lower profit margin RedBubble (or a similar service, though this is one of the most popular) would mean that no stock had to be kept on retainer and would be versatile as to the purpose/size/colour etc, etc.
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    News #ferguson

    I'm not from the states, but I've see about Ferguson on my dash on Tumblr, but it's not just Ferguson there are riots all round the world right now. Americans in many states have been holding silent and peaceful protests for those from Ferguson and there are riots in Mexico, Brazil, London (and...
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    Tee Shirt, Etc Fund Raising For The Forum

    I think this is a great idea. If it's done through something public as well, like RedBubble for instance others who aren't even from the site may contribute by buying a PTSD awareness or other themed shirt or product.:)
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    Childhood Do Children Automatically Know What A Good Or Bad Touch Is?

    I knew it was wrong but I was certain that somehow I must have caused it, that it was my fault and I didn't want me or my father to be in trouble. Now I know that it was unfortunate that the way I had been raised by several narcissistic caregivers and the bullying and staff collaboration I'd...
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    Why Are People Drawn To Be Law Enforcement Officers?

    I have wanted to and still do from time to time, I know I'm no where near up to the job though. I want to see the world be a better place for others both morally and judicially, I want to protect others in a way I wish I was protected and I want to catch abusers in the way I wished my abusers...
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    On Being Labeled As "sensitive"

    I've been called sensitive, often by people who used the term pejoratively against me with an intent to undermine and disempower me to others. I have been called sensitive for reacting normally to a number of overwhelming stresses, again as a way of keeping me in my place by people who meant to...
  8. K

    Little Big Things

    At the moment my primary carer is my mother and the care I get from my social worker and my therapy are both NHS based, so I don't really have a need for direct payments usually, though I did get one earlier this year. My mother would be entitled to Carer's Allowance, however it is better for...
  9. K

    Little Big Things

    Hi @Namenotdiagnosis I wonder if perhaps you mean the big switchover from PIP to DLA? In which case it's not possible in my area to apply for PIP yet so I have to put in a DLA claim now and then at some point in the future, I'll be reassessed for or have to submit a new claim for PIP. That...
  10. K

    Little Big Things

    Yeah, no problem, thanks in advance for your help!
  11. K

    Little Big Things

    Thanks Solara!
  12. K

    Little Big Things

    I was following changes to DLA and ESA until recently, I don't know if I've missed anything. Out of curiousity do you know what has changed? Thanks in advance.
  13. K

    Little Big Things

    I know they're little in the grand scheme of things, but they're big to me right now! I've had two big forms to fill in recently and I've finally done them both. I even did them without too much help, I'm so relieved! Also, I've started teaching myself British Sign Language, I learned the...
  14. K

    What On Earth Is A Snowday

    The only snow plough I've ever seen was on the Simpsons - I've never seen one here, we get snow anually and anually we run out of enough grit to keep the main roads clear. Yes a part of it is skiving, but a part of it is rooted in serious health and safety. You may only live a mile away from...
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    Do You Rock?

    I rock, plural, though I do one more than the other. It's normal, healthy(*) and common (*)when under extreme stress as told to me by one of the only helpful crisis team members I've met. I was so tense and nervous (but not rocking) and he suggested I try it to help. I knew it had in the past...
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    Is A Short Period Of Therapy Worth Bothering With

    I'd like to add my two cents as it specifically relates to UK services. I've seen one therapists but encountered three different forms of therapy available advertised by the NHS. The first was for a 6-12 limited session run with a private company run through the NHS, advertised solely as an NHS...
  17. K

    Mirtazapine (remeron) And Duloxetine (cymbalta)

    I take 60mg Duloxetine in the morning and 30mg of Mirtazapine at night. Even though I'm still highly depressed by most scales that "score" depression, I have had a remarkable improvement and have not been hospitalised since. For me it's not just about finding a medication that helped combat...
  18. K

    It's Not A Bad Life, It's Just A Bad Day...

    I think it's likely combination of both, I've called him out on it a few times and he's responded by saying if he always turned up and said how bad things were, how bad I looked etc, etc I'd probably get offended or upset and even if I didn't most of his patients would. I understand where he's...
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    It's Not A Bad Life, It's Just A Bad Day...

    Yes I have but it's usually preceded or followed by that I don't think that can happen while I'm in my current location. I don't really have goals except to be not in danger and therefore not being here. This is something my social worker says I'm doing BUT he also says a lot of other things...
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    It's Not A Bad Life, It's Just A Bad Day...

    Yes this was a part of what we were discussing alongside this - I avoid everything, but I can't not avoid because if I don't I end up dissociating and often getting so anxious underneath that I take a step back in my recovery. Though I keep pointing out is it really recovery if all I'm actually...
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    It's Not A Bad Life, It's Just A Bad Day...

    This statement and several others similar to it were in part, the focus of my therapy session this week. We were talking much along the lines of philosophical questioning whilst at the same time trying to relate it all back into the way I dissociate and avoid my way through each day, week after...
  22. K

    Bedwetting

    Bed wetting is a response both to extreme stress, shock and also common with both sexual and childhood traumas - obviously the shock and ongoing stress of the fire is enough to cause this, but you also mention that you have other traumas, so I wanted to point this out to you. I'm not just...
  23. K

    I'm Going Back In The Closet! *vent*

    I'm so sorry Solara that your life is with nosey-parkers but I just love this: It might just prove your point! Don't forget to add: Only of course, if that is convenient for you, you might want to bring some paper bags or something in case the nitty gritty details get to you. Is two on Friday...
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