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    Figured Out The Source Of My Most Common Trigger Is An Additude.

    I just read that in Pete Walker's book, and I feel you're right. I think that when someone (e.g. you, me) doesn't have someone else, particularly a loved one or elder or caregiver call out the abuse or neglect for what it is and or rescue us, we just feel more hopeless or worthless or deserving...
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    Anxious And Needing To Access A Good Cry - But How?

    I get the same way. I had some very rich, soothing cries for a while there, and a lot of joy and connection to others and empathy toward myself and others. Now lots of flashbaks in the form of vague numbness. I think what helps me get closer to crying is having some person or animal or pillow to...
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    Undiagnosed Abused As A Child

    I would say maybe to ensure that your therapist seems different in a good way. A therapist really needs to support you, and you should feel like you have some say in the therapy experience. And I would say also to stick with a live or online support group even when you get a good therapist. I...
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    Sufferer High And Low Functioning All In One Person

    I'm new. I look forward to talking to some people who might know how I feel. I'm so high-functioning that I keep forgetting that the typical workplace gets unmanageable for me. Rushing triggers me, as does saying Yes to directives and requests, and so does saying No. I'm an enigma to myself...
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