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what about in the bathroom on your own? So sorry feeling stuck is really tough...that is when feel backed into a corner and options are slim. Can you tell your husband you need some space and to entertain the kids for a little while? Sounds like you need some space to breath.

So sorry that you are feeling this. Yes, I have felt this and has led to destructive behaviors in the past. Nothing to be embarrassed about (although I have those feelings as well) ...you just want to feel something different as you cannot tolerate what you feel in this moment. Things that...

I do not know a therapist in the US who would not ask you to sign one if you have expressed any SI. coming from someone with trust issues....I think it has nothing to do with him trusting you or not, but covering himself legally.

I am so sorry Eve....I totally get that point when you totally go out there on a limb and ask for help only to be slapped in the face. "The system" sucks. So glad that you are still here and so hope that you can find the right place/program etc. You are not alone...

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I know I have felt this on more than one occasion. Kudos to doing the hard work. Try to remember your therapist is not going to look at you any differently, believe anything differently (except maybe how courageous you are). Not sure if you have availability to email your T, but if so would...

I hear you! I totally get the looking in the mirror part and would definitely start without doing that. I am not big on the affirmations that just sound like fluff or are totally unbelievable to me. I searched (a lot on Pinterest and other places with quotes) till I found some that were not...

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like you were amazing support to each other. take sweet care of yourself as you grieve.

welcome!

Welcome to the forum. I think you will find others who can relate to your experiences.

Those anniversaries can be really hard. Sounds like you are really working and using skills to make it through. Is there anything that comforts you? I know that we all here it a lot, but self care is vital. Thoughts and prayers during this rough time. You are not alone.

I did not discover my real artist side until post trauma. I too had never thought there was any talent or gift there. I had a brief stint at a facility in Arizona where I first met an art therapist and she started me in scribbling, getting things out, using color or shapes to express what I no...

Exercise is one of my best coping mechanisms. Does it make it all better...No, but moving, going on a walk is often a good change to shift my thinking. I started doing some weight training at home about 9 weeks ago, I feel much stronger, have lost weight and feel a bit more positive about...

no advice, but you are not alone in the struggle. there are too many intrusive thoughts that invade the time for "meditation"...I keep trying,

looking myself and it is overwhelming and frustrating...so I feel your pain!

That all sounds really hard! Do you have some support in all of that? Can some of those things on the to do list be allowed to slide and come off the list so it is not so overwhelming?

Sorry that it is such a difficult time. I think though that crying in front of a safe person can help in re-training that it is not something to be reprimanded for. I hope that it can be a cathartic experience and help you and your therapist as you move forward. Take sweet care of yourself.

Welcome to the forum. I hope that you find support and help in navigating the journey.

when I left residential treatment it was part of my discharge plan that I had to have a rocking chair as I spent so much of my 4 months there in one grounding. I agree with others...if that is what works do it. rubbing different textures can also be helpful

Welcome to the forum. Great job reaching out and trying to find support. Take your time looking around and share as you feel comfortable. I hope that you find support as you want/need.

I totally get the battle going on in your mind with all the thoughts and trying to read into things....been there, done that. It is so easy to get caught in the vortex and think all kinds of judgements about yourself, try to get into your T's head and know what they are thinking....try not to...

You are not alone in feeling this. It is scary. Do you have a therapist?

So glad that you reached out and that you are safe. Hoping all goes well with chemo. So glad they are allowing you to continue to reach out here.

So sorry that was the response that you got. it hurts so bad when you make that really tough decision to reach out only to be shut down, insulted, etc. that is his stuff, not yours....much easier to say, than to feel that one I know. What else might help with the anxiety? Do you have some...

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