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This was very similar to my experience with my eminent psychoanalyst, you said it so well. I was so scared, afraid to say the wrong thing, afraid to be misunderstood, afraid she wouldn't care, afraid to be crazy, and so often blank or muddled, that I was very often silent- it was terrible, and...

I went for my first round of therapy at age 14, dealing with dissociation without knowing what it was, numbing, feeling stifled like death, upset and anxious, without having any idea what was going on or why. I found great help in opening up that first few months before my counselor left. We...

I am a website moderator. I work online, from home and have a little flexibility in my hours. It's excellent for giving me a lot of quiet time in a safe place and allowing me to do intense therapy without having to hide how emotional I am from coworkers. I just type to my coworkers, so it's very...

Thanks so much. Today, I'm going to do the same things again- it's going to be a hard day I think, had a serious talk w/my husband this morning. So.... I'm going to make some good tea, wrap up in a sweater, listen to some comforting music... Not sure what else to do, am freaking out about this...

Today I reached out to my therapist and assertively (not aggressively or indirectly) asked for what I wanted, and got it. I also listened to some comforting songs, put on a soft pashmina I got for Christmas, and made myself some tea, all to calm me down as I dealt with being triggered about...

You are not overreacting. I am so sorry he blew it. If you think he sounds nervous/dishonest, well, I think you have every right to tell him so. I'd trust your intuition. It certainly is "his bad" but him saying so is an unprofessional way of explaining what sounds like an unprofessional lapse...

There are a number of ways of successfully treating PTSD, primarily through therapy, sometimes paired with medication. Some common therapies shown to help best with PTSD include CBT and EMDR. Research also shows though, that perhaps the most healing part of therapy is building a strong...

You are a self!!! You're shaped by difficult events as well as others. We are all shaped by our histories, and our reaction to trauma has positive and negative aspects: I'm much stronger in certain areas for having lived through the things I did. Please don't feel you are less than someone who...

Yesterday I took a hot bath and read a book. Got triggered in the bath and screamed at the family though, sigh. At least now they know not to barge in there and start fighting! Today, therapy.

The average age of first memory is a little before five but varies quite a bit based on gender, culture, and other factors. Memories are more prevalent in people who have close long-term family and friend relationships as much of what we call memory is actually reinforced by shared anecdotes...

Today I gave myself time to read a book and do a bit of gardening, i.e. some calming activities despite the busy season. It's real improvement, for me, this past year, to work on making time for myself.

Today I had a really relieving therapy session, talking about a major trigger. I'm gonna pat myself on the back for that one. :) Also, I'm feeling very stressed now, but instead of sinking down further, I'm going to try reading a book I like for a pleasant diversion. :) Hope you all are doing well.

Friday I got a massage and reached out to my therapist. Helped some. Saturday I tried to embrace radical acceptance, to see myself as observing life and not reacting, to trust I was okay, and set some goals around that to keep working on in the new year: balance, perspective, observation instead...

Today I launched into the DBT workbook with my therapist. I'd started on my own, but really wanted her to partner with me, so I'm very pleased with myself for working hard to get to this point.

Gosh, I had not thought of anything to help with the PTSD today, yet I'm feeling really stressed and exhausted from recent events, so I need something. I think I will take an hour off work today (I work from home) for a nap in my office. Getting some rest is probably really important, have had...

Thanks, Holly. The therapy went pretty well, not too overwhelming this time, and we're starting DBT soon for emotional regulation...I'm hoping it will help.

Thank you all. It's getting better. I think I got triggered, because last night I had a realization, was able to pinpoint/name a specific fear/trigger and after that occurred to me, it almost seemed like fear was a balloon that popped, and I could manage better and rest again. I hope it's just...

Today I'm going out for a long walk with someone I met on Craigslist to help me socialize more. Having someone to talk to about life and just have fun with, must be good for dealing with stress. :) We didn't quite get to DBT yesterday, not directly, but it was a good therapy session, very good...

Hi all, I've been dealing with a scary family situation lately, and it's kind of shocked me how hard I've taken it: I don't think I probably do a good job acknowledging how reasonable my fears are, but lately I've been overwhelmed by feelings a lot more than usual, fear, frustration, anger, and...

On Friday I worked from Starbucks for a while because it forced me to contain my emotions a little more, in hopes of making myself less overwhelmed, and having the distraction of people-watching, etc. It was so loud compared to home though, but am glad I went. Saturday was very stressful, my...

Today I used a DBT technique, to distract myself from thoughts of my current relationship situation which can get overwhelming and triggering by working from Starbucks instead of at home for a while. I wrote to my therapist too, a little, reaching out is a really big one for me.

Therapy today, also did well yesterday opening up some to my walking buddy about stress at home with hubby, and she seemed to take it really well, sharing with me about stress w/her boyfriend. I might try DBT today, too, that would be a win, though I'm feeling pretty mad at my therapist and I...

Today I am going to take a walk with lady I met by placing an ad on Craigslist for walking buddies/friends I could be honest with. I wrote about how I needed someone to be real with, not just to dump things on, but someone I could talk to, over time, about more than just shallow things. I...

I can dissociate at will also, though I usually prefer almost anything to that state, and try hard to avoid it. Inadvertent dissociation is rare for me these days. I am scared of it though, as useful as it is, I hate the side effects. Still, I'm not nearly so scared of it now as when I was...

I like this thread! Great idea. I just started DBT the other day, working on a list of distractions for times I'm overwhelmed, and I also have therapy today, going to work on my stress level.