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I recently moved into a 3 story apartment and last night my neighbour who lives above me, came up to me when I was outside...on my way to the store. I was literally going to get myself something sweet to eat because I felt like it. He started off with "I heard you crying the other night and I...

Thank you so much for this. This really helps a lot.

I can't even believe that I opened up about my trauma, so of course I'm feeling like so mortified.

..........First of all, I'm hard of hearing and wear hearing aids in both ears and that adds to the trauma. Second, Ableism is very well and alive. Third, people obviously don't want to see me succeed or give me the platforms and opportunities to make that happen. I recently scored a cashier job...

stay strong please!

I relate to this a lot, especially about patience. I have ZERO patience, and my parents were NOT patient with me meanwhile being told to have patience. It just doesn't even make sense.

I get this all the time. I used to think something was wrong with me and my sexuality, like I was just a messed up person. Since recovering memories, I've been aware of body sensations every time and I'm still having a hard time coming to terms with it. I've never wanted to have this reaction to...

Hey guys. Bear with me please, I have to share this memory. I can't say this out loud because I'm embarrassed. I've probably shared it with friends nonchalantly. I remember when I was little, perhaps in pre school. My mommy would wake me up in the mornings and carry me downstairs and I'd watch...

Birthdays can trigger a wide range of emotional responses. I often feel a mix of emotions on my birthday, the dominant one being guilt for feeling somewhat unfulfilled in the mindst of love and celebration. Be easy on yourself.

I f*cked up so bad recently. I haven't called my T. I think it's too late now...

Over time my outbursts heightened and I've had to suffer the consequences of my behaviour. I didn't think it was that bad, but now I'm getting a harsh reality check. I still don't really want to admit as I don't feel ready to improve myself. I'm way too jumpy and quick to anger. I don't see...

Thank you for your comment. I haven't smashed something in a while on purpose either.

That's honestly whack. I'm so sorry you went through that...

I appreciate all of your responses. Thank you so much...Glad to know I'm not alone. I have practiced deep breathing while stating my name, age, and DOB. It just doesn't feel like enough :( I also hate the holidays, and I know it's a triggering time for a lot of people.

Hey guys...its been a little while. I've been managing well..not really getting where I need with my T, but I need to sit down and write it out and just gain the courage. I'm afraid to be too vulnerable because it's so painful..and right now, I've been crying for days about it. Just so many...

My therapist wants to try Imaginal Exposure therapy next week. What are your thoughts/opinions/experiences with this? I find myself a bit disoriented after sessions and I haven't even begun this type of therapy yet.. My therapist gave me a piece to read on it, which I did, but I thought I'd take...

Tips please?! I used to be a long distance runner before I took up smoking.

To be honest, the only thing that stopped me from smoking weed was the fact that it started to make me hella anxious and I got intrusive flashbacks every time which was extremely uncomfortable and only intensified disorientation. I still drink, just not so heavy and in the same way. I think...

I just started therapy. I've only seen my T twice. And I do agree to an extent because I get so angered and every f*cking day I tell myself to calm down in my head, like just f*cking relax. Feelings pass, duh, but when I'm angry, something in me just snaps, I'm like a different person and I'm...

I've never been diagnosed with PTSD though

Like ALL the time? I hear some people saying how they don't let their memories affect them and that they try to forgive, and honestly it makes me feel like a weak person for ever self-destructing. I've dealt with more than one trauma in my life, not that it excuses my behaviour, but everyone...

I've felt this way continuously and consistently. I find this feeling difficult to deal with. My parent has their partner and my sister has my niece, and I just feel left out. I think it stems from feeling 'outside' my entire life. The issue is that it's incredibly contradicting. While I want to...

Being open is not a bad thing, especially if you want people to see it from your perspective. One of my friends was very supportive during and after a flashback. I know that not all of them would be simply because they don't have the capacity to help another person through something so intense...

Thank you for sharing. I definitely needed this reminder today.

Thanks for sharing...I'm glad you've found what works for you. Seems like you're on the right track.