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I started reading this book just today, somewhat delayed... Am on chapter 4 and so far it's not really grabbing me. Something about the way it's written feels a bit awkward or something... though admittedly my attention spanand tolerance levels are very low right now. The author is getting...

What Abstract said. Tiny, tiny steps, and we'll all be here to take them with you. Do you know what the basic structure of the out-patient treatment will be, eg, frequency and duration of sessions etc? Maddog

Thinking of you too 71, I really am. This is a big step in the right direction. Maddog

It may be true that there was "barely an examination", but there was still an examination, and there was still an appointment, and that in itself was a massive hurdle to have overcome. Perhaps it will even play into your psychological and emotional favour that the first examination was...

Thanks Abstract. I haven't tried them, and perhaps should, as sometimes drinking is more doable. That would involve getting to the supermarket though, and right now... I know I've been here before and that this plunge will pass ifI can just hold through it. That's all I'm doing right now...

I am drowning in depression right now, and for me, that means serious food deprivation. It means wanting to will myself to death, and starving is whatI do. It's what I know. I'm crying with hopelessness just writing this. T and I went out for a coffee yesterday. He asked me if I wanted...

Going to that appointment was huge Abstract, really really huge. I have some understanding of what a big deal it was for you to do that. I'm sorry I have no energy for words, but wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and sending gentle comfort and support. Maddog

Yes. Totally outstanding. Why the hell did he have to go and die... I'm determined not to reread them until after I've seen the movies, which for some reason I still haven't gotten round to doing. I think I'm actually a little wary that I'll be disappointed in them after the books... Maddog

I can honestly say that it has been literally several years, since before my breakdown, since I have been to anything even remotely resembling a party. The idea of it sickens and terrifies me. This is in total contrast to my teens and early twenties when I partied hard and endlessly, drank to...

That is most definitely an accomplishment Zef, and a mighty fine one at that. 15 years is no small feat for anyone thesedays, and even from the tiny snapshot of your work/PTSD challenges that you have shared here, I know this achievement is extra hard fought. You have always been someone who...

I have used this technique exactly as LucyCat describes, using a safe person to enter the image and rewrite/re-image its ending. Sometimes this involves having the safe person take me away from the trauma event or intervene in other ways to keep me safe or to comfort/assist me. At times we...

I am not proud to admit that I struggle sometimes to have compassion, or even to have basic politeness, for people who complain loud and long about what are, by my admittedly judgmental reckonings, fairly trivial things. I feel a lot of mixed emotions about my reactions, sometimes guilt and...

I think it's totally ok and normal to have these feelings, and not something you should feel ashamed or anxious about, as much as you can. I think you've clearly illustrated that you are an active, socially connected person with what sounds like a pretty balanced lifestyle, and so overreliance...

Routine and keeping active, as much as possible, is definitely important, particularly for those of us who are used to being busy and living in fairly structured routines. For me, ensuring that I exercised regularly and found something to keep my mind stimulated and active as well, were both...

Abstract, I just want to acknowledge how much your honesty, support, wisdom and frankness mean to me on this thread. Yours feels like some of the most real and validating input and insight I have ever gained, anywhere, on this issue, and it's hard to express how much that means. You also give...

What a fantastic outcome, so happy for you. I think it's a good reminder too of why it's always a good idea to try to have the discussion and put your cards on the table if you can, instead of just walking away with the belief that you "know" what the outcome will be, or what others are...

You are so right Falling. Having your head around that is half the battle, and your attitude about all of this sounds really healthy. Really really hope that the time away from work turns out to be the silver lining to this cloud of stigma. Maddog

The issue of isolating and whether or not this is a healthy/restorative or withdrawal/avoidance matter comes up for discussion all the time, because it is one of the strange and really difficult anomalies of PTSD. As with most things, there is no rule or simple answer. We are all different in...

I'm not aware of any planned changes at this point, certainly haven't heard it raised as an issue of potential change under new Government. To that end, I would anticipate status quo for now until or unless we hear otherwise. Maddog

I'm sorry, this sounds like an extraordinarily distressing experience and it's little wonder you feel violated and victimised. I am a firm believer in the existence of a therapeutic window - a mental and emotional space/level of arousal where the surfaced emotions, memories, thoughts, feelings...

Your journey really, genuinely gives me hope Shell, and that's not an easy thing right now. Your grit and determination are blooming into amazing self growth, and nobody has made that happen except for you. You make me want to try harder, and do better, to beat my self hate. Maddog

Just wanted to add my voice of validation and encouragement Zaniara, as someone who has also done a lot of EMDR, interspersed with a lot of other various trauma therapies. I think EMDR is an extremely effective, useful and amazingly "probing" therapeutic tool and it can cut through layers of...

Shame on her, and I'm so sorry you have had to experience this. I too was bullied into a period of medical leave by a vicious and vindictive co-worker a couple of years ago, and while she technically didn't have the authority to force me to take leave, her behaviour and the additional stress it...

Oh I feel quite speechless, wanting to say so much but struggling horribly with words and logic at the moment. I think I could like and rewrite every word I read here on this thread. I think I can relate, at some time or other, with every rule you guys have mentioned, every worry, every...

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry Whitney, apparently I'm not very with it at the moment, to say the least! To that end, I probably am having trouble even thinking in sentences at the moment, let alone writing in them! Anyway, thanks for clarifying. And screenreaders suck sometimes, even the good ones...