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    Sufferer Broken and damaged - childhood sexual abuse

    I am so sorry! It is horrible what you went thru and the pressure of having to keep it a secret, esp in a small town where everyone knows him and thinks hes a good person, it's like a split personality when they act so good in public and you know their awfulness but can't tell anyone. Praying...
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    How do I keep up with 'normal life' when I am barely functioning?

    Sometimes when we are at our low or lowest, the little things seem too big. I"m sorry you are going thru a rough time! I pray you are better soon. Something that helped me and helps many is taking magnesium and ginseng in the evenings to calm you mind body and spirit and get rid of sticky...
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    Never had romantic relationship

    Hi there, I am so sorry you are feeling so alone and unloveable, but you are Not. You are loveable and worthy of being treasured and treated right. You might be coming off too eager or needy. Men love to do the chasing, so play it cool and hard to get. Might work. Also, respect yourself...
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    How do you build/find self worth?

    Sometimes it isn't looking inward but outward to others and seeing how you can help them. That will show you where your talents are and where your passion is. Then you will feel more self worth, even tho it seems backwards, it really helps a lot! Someone out there is waiting for just the kind...
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    What's Your Initial Reaction To A Trigger?

    It is good that you are realizing what triggers you and wanting to change your reactions! That is the beginning. I have found that taking magnesium (magnesium malate is best) and ginseng helped me a lot w emotions, they calm the mind body and spirit and get rid of sticky negative thoughts the...
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    Sufferer Child abuse survivor, cult survivor, rape survivor, feeling isolated

    Wow, that's so sad that you are dealing with that even in AA! I'm so sorry. Is there another group you could join? I'm glad you speak up, keep it up, don't be a door mat. I'm proud of you for not letting people walk on you or hurt you. I am so sorry that you had to grow up in that, and are...
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    Relationship So confused....new relationship and even newer PTSD experience

    It is very possible that he is shutting down in fear of losing you with the long distance thing, but there's nothing you can do about that right now other than keep trying to get thru to him. I know this adds to your anxiety but you have to breathe thru it and remember you are doing all you...
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    I called myself a survivor today

    You are a survivor, and yet you are even more: I love this song and thought of you. =) <3 You're an overcomer Stay in the fight ‘til the final round You're not going under ‘Cause G is holding you right now You might be down for a moment Feeling like it's hopeless That's when He reminds You...
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    I called myself a survivor today

    You are a thriving survivor, and that is a great accomplishment and something to be happy for! =) Keep on thriving! <3
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    Facing fears and dissociating

    Does it help if you write it down? Sometimes that helps me feel like I don't have to keep going over it in my head fearing I'll forget. Write everything down you need to do and your feelings and needs of it. You might find peace after that. =)
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    How do you take control on impulsive behaviors (i.e. overeating, spending)?

    It is very common to try to fill a void with food or shopping. What if you fill that void with a good book instead? A great mystery or comedy. There is healing in laughter, after all. =) I am thinking I have talked with you before about taking magnesium and ginseng to calm you, have you...
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    I'm losing time today...

    Hi there, I completely understand and it is frustrating and disabling. I found that many are taking magnesium to calm the heart mind and body and ginseng to get rid of sticky negative thoughts that loop and drain us. They are helping me out a lot too! magnesium malate is the best for bio...
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    Feels like I won't get through this period...

    Give yourself grace, and don't be so hard on yourself, a nap is just fine and doing things different or a do nothing day is needed and doesn't break down the world. Let yourself have a day off and do nothing on purpose so you are allowing it. Also, if anxiety won't let go, taking magnesium and...
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    Putting up healthy boundaries for myself

    You keep being you, do what is comfortable and if they have a problem with it, that is their problem, not yours. You can't fix everyone. To help w the anxiety, taking magnesium and ginseng help a lot. They calm the mind body and spirit and get rid of sticky negative thoughts that loop around...
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    Why I Haven't Died Yet..Again

    Wow! God bless you, yes you are worthy and do need to ask for help! You have a lot on your shoulders and the only time our burden is light is when it is handed over to the Creater and also shared with someone, we all are to be parts of the whole, not on our own always handling it all alone...
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    Sufferer Stuggling with Anxiety and Panic

    Hi there! I think you will find much encouragement and wisdom here and do hope it helps you! wow, you have been thru a lot and are obviously strong with still hanging in there! I am proud of you! I would say something that has helped a lot of people with ptsd and anxiety is this: Take...
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    Feel like there is no hope

    I am so sorry it has been so long since I hopped on and saw your reply. I don't know if they do realized before the patient does. probably there are signs but not a for sure. I don't agree with the hypnotizing since it has a lot of false positives with the power of suggestion but no one can...
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    Managing PTSD at Work

    Hi there, I do have an option for you that helps a lot with anxiety! Taking Magnesium and ginseng help a lot! they calm the mind body and spirit and get rid of sticky negative thoughts. They help with sleep, esp the magnesium. The are finding that a lot of the anxiety is made worse because...
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    Feel like there is no hope

    Hi Pauline, it is possible you were molested before you were old enough to recognize. Your regression is common with also those who were over controlled at a young age and the only time they got love is when they acted like a baby so that became their go to. Esp if other children were treated...
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    When you've let yourself become so depressed that you have a hard time getting back out

    Oh wow! Congrats to you, quitting the drinking! It is tough but you will be so much better for it! Stay strong! I agree w you on the meds! I use the natural means if possible. I found taking magnesium (magnesium malate is best) and ginseng helped me a lot w both, they calm the mind body...
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    Hope Request! Experience on making it through depression?

    So glad you are here! So sorry you are hurting deeply with depression and anxiety caused by ptsd. It is good that you are biking and getting out some! Truly, I am proud of you! Hey, something that has helped many and did help me a lot too is taking magnesium and ginseng. The calm the mind...
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    Single Tasking

    It might be more of an avoidance tool or anxiety that keeps you multi tasking but not able to stay to one thing. Taking magnesium and ginseng can help you with that. They calm the mind body and spirit and get rid of sticky negative thoughts very well. They have helped me and many people! =)
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    By experience, what helps the most?

    Those are all great things to do, not in any order of importance, they are all important. I would also say the following has helped me and many others a lot with anxiety: I have found that taking magnesium (magnesium malate is best) and ginseng helped me a lot w both, they calm the mind body...
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    Dealing with people trying to draw you in to conflicts

    Oh, bummer. it is always hard in a triangle, there is jealousy and envy and someone ends up feeling left out. I do hope you can resolve it wo losing a friend, but sounds like the one complaining a lot might be the problem. She may want you to herself or be a busy body, or just insecure...
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    Losing my dogs

    I'm so sorry, i understand completely. It is hard to say goodbye to our pets, esp if they are service animals that help us. Sometimes it just has to be done. We all do the best we can, let go of fear or guilt, they are disabling. Everything will work out in the end. My sister changed her bd...
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