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The answer is yes and no. Therapists are like any other profession they having a diverse experience or lack of. Best communicate as honestly as you can to ensure your therapist is ok and able to give you the very best she can

YOU are a survivor that's for sure and there seems to be many positives in your life. The best revenge is to get better so if you feel anger i hope that helps. Whatever you do don't lie to yourself . Take your time it sounds you have a good therapist no one is going to call you a failure believe...

good . often we can get inspiration but when confronted it disappears

Despair for whatever reason leaves you feeling empty it's as if you were to go away no one would miss you, but the reality is they would. Sharing how you feel matters because life can be a pressure cooker and it needs to release or explode. I do not know you but i care and i want you to know...

writing down is often easier than talking as trauma does not always allow. If you can write notes and print off or even print off your emails then requested a constructive way of going through the list. It works

Often easier to write it if you can . I found this helps . Often when traumatic facing another is hard . We are all different . Someone i knew used to write to a created personna . Choose a name say Charlotte. Tell her what you can she will listen without comment. Then share this if actually...

Yes the Gay movement are arguing that children are having sex 14yrs and younger so are wishing to change the law . Pink news has an article on this

Only the truth works because the truth has memory and experience . A watered down version is saying abuse is not that serious and i don't matter. If you are able to write down everything and time and dates if possible as this gives more weight. But you must tell it as it is respect yourself . A...

it certainly is can you not request video link because of the trauma. Make this an issue. In a civilized society this should not happen. Understand about your brother it was an idea based on fact his life was messed up to. I think you need to strongly speak with your team to reduce trauma. A...

From my own childhood experience my abusers were brutal and not in the least bit sick. A petition is a good place to start but not allowed to quote it here which is annoying as this needs highlighting and it's a sick trend. There are also plans to reduce the age of consent to reduce the...

I have one observation you have analyzed your Psychiatrist and from where i'm sitting it's spot on. Who is the patient here ? Who is the expert on your illness him or you. The answer is you. HE IS THERE TO SERVE YOUR INTERESTS THAT'S WHAT HE'S PAID FOR. I have worked in MH for many years and...

You need to convey this as it is insensitive to use a word that is traumatic . There are other ways . Ensure they understand

good glad to have been of help

I wish you well can your doctor offer support as this will be a trying time . Keep what you have written as it helps when under pressure. I understand the situation is complex and i assume your brother cannot live with you when he gets out otherwise he might support. Family are family but you...

I can only reply from experiences supporting someone with DID an extreme PTSD resulting from extreme trauma and childhood abuse . Often people who have such abuse at an early age may have that abuse continue to adulthood often with a catastrophic effect seeking abuse because it's all they...

You really have been through the mill so first thing may I say that i have empathy for your situation but the positive is that you are a survivor and not a victim so apologies are not required . It does not help that your husband has issues to which means it's twice as difficult but now you are...

Not wanting to revisit this experience is perfectly normal and this same reaction I had from a client I supported with DID . I eventually explained that fears are like waves we have to face them head on turn our backs and they will drown you. At first it did not work she disassociating during...

This is not how therapy is supposed to work you are the patient with the illness but it's related as if you have a problem rather than an illness . The therapists job is to help get to the roots of your illness and hopefully empower you to a positive outcome. Leaving at the end of a session...

I have not real all this because first few lines i found distressing but the fact is this man has a personality as we all do and having PTSD does not excuse him from bad behaviour. Don't ignore the signs as often verbal abuse can escalate and become serious . You need ground rules and a...

First lets deal with the language "what is normal" I understand his frustrations and i also understand your reluctance and trauma. Rape is a very traumatic act . Do you feel your husband is insensitive and selfish and abusive if not then it is not rape. Have you discussed how you feel . Do you...

You need to convey this to the authorities. If you have genuine concerns and have documented evidence then this will strengthen your case. It seems to me he has little case to now wish to access considering abandonment is proved here. I suggest you take advice on this sharing your concerns and...

We are all human being and we will all have mental health issues sometimes in our lives whether we wish to acknowledge them or not . 2 We all have personalities . It is so easy to blame others . In any relationship communication is the key. He cannot hold you responsible for the PTSD and you...

why are you paying should be free in the UK and she should not have raised your anxiety levels this way. I suggest you write your MP its a disgrace and MH high on the agenda so apply pressure. Also easy to start a petition . keep me posted

Understand and its difficult. But your boyfriend sounds like a real gem. If you can't tell him in detail then maybe show him what you have written . Its important that he knows that you love him and in time you can and will heal. Being alone may not be an option so try and be brave it appears he...

It not easy when we feel we have an invisible tattoo which says abuse me. Many if timid or shy can invite abuse but that does not make it right. I learned to be assertive which is not the same as being aggressive. When in management I was often challenged and was taught a simple trick . In group...