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It all depends on how you want to address it. I can't say for sure since I'm not in the position of your coworkers, but by the looks of it, it seems like they are respectful and understanding. They are giving you space not out of alienation, but out of the fact that you asked them to. I know...

Hello, welcome to the forum! I'm really sorry about what your boyfriend said. It is possible that he meant nothing malicious from it. In the mind of someone without mental issues, seperating the definitions of "a bad memory" from "trauma" is a little complicated. I used to use a metaphor...

I'm not sure if I have a solution to your problem, but maybe trying to cover over the symptoms of PTSD with him could help him understand a little more, and that your mood swings are a result of your symptoms, not of him specifically, if you're comfortable with it? A symptom of PTSD is a strong...

@EveHarrington Thank you - I appreciate the comment. I think a big thing I always saw her struggling with was understanding that reality is not black and white - I loved her, but that didn't mean that I was professionally able to help her heal. She often reacted negatively to being told to call...

Not sure what to do with myself at this point. My emotions feel like they're shivering in the cold, or bouncing off of walls. Not sure if this post is going to even sound the least bit coherent, but I'll try. At the end of last April, my best friend snapped at me and cut off all ties with me...

Just like Eve said, be very vary about making a romance with certain disorders. PTSD can be different for everyone, depending on personality and the type of trauma - my sufferer, for example, doesn't isolate; she is incredibly scared when alone and is highly clingy, mostly due to a perceived...

Gosh...I am so, so sorry JMH! All of that sounds very, very overwhelming. I agree with Friday, that truly does sound like some manipulative tints by trying to 'blame you' for making her have a panic attack and leave class. Heads up: You are not responsible for her panic attacks. She is...

Honestly, I relate to all of this so much since this is exactly what has happened with my sufferer as well. You seem to already know what to do - put some distance in between one another because a friendship should not be her constantly using you as a crutch. My best friend had done that for a...

Thank you for the insight, I truly appreciate it. I am aware that I should take care of myself, I'll keep doing so. I haven't seen a therapist at all, mainly because I'm unsure if I can financially afford it. Still, I will consider it since it seems there's a possibility that chronic depression...

Yeah, basically. Putting it that way makes the choice to take care of myself obvious. I've heard of compassion burnouts, guess I just never figured they could last this long for me.

@Sweetpea76 Well, by 'getting better', I mean she's not despairing and being excessively symptomatic, from what I've seen...January and December were pretty bad for her since they're holiday seasons. She's been going through therapy and she's been doing things like showering, eating and drinking...

Hey supporters, hoping for input. Ever since January of this year, I've just felt completely emotionally burnt out. I don't recall where it even started, but I've just been completely unable to be there emotionally for my sufferer. Her emotions were just explosive and self-destructive and as bad...

Firstly, PTSD or not, him blaming you and abruptly breaking the lease on you is not okay. Whether he is overwhelmed or triggered or not, bottom line is, if he was recently diagnosed, a symptom that's common for a few PTSD sufferers upon diagnosis can, amongst other things, be denial. Some see it...

It's during times like these where I struggle with my sufferer too :( Part of me says that my sufferer's 'ways of coping' and mentalities are actually really toxic and are cognitive distortions, but I'm worried that I'll trigger something else or I'll upset her furthermore if I tell her straight...

Recently it's been hard for me to keep going as of late, but I always tell myself that if there's one thing that I would love more than anything, it's to see my sufferer grow and one day, be happy. Although that time may be way far off or few in between, it's that hope that somehow keeps me...

Hello friend, As a supporter, I do want to lend in on maybe some supportive words if I can :) To clarify, I don't have PTSD, my sufferer does. However, I have ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome, so my reactions to stress are very strong and sometimes I isolate when I have sensory overloads, or...

Hello friend, welcome, I think I can only agree with Muse here, while it may seem like the only method of escape would be suicide, I promise you that, as cheesy as it sound, it truly is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Rather than focusing on how everything that is happening is...

I think what's being misunderstood might be...mmm, well, I could have my thoughts wrong so bear with me :confused: But it could be possible that she sees her deafness as an impairment, but not necessarily one that causes pain or distress. Similarly to how many people with autism get really...

If you choose not to cancel, then you can take that time during the session to address why she didn't answer when she said you could call, or ask if she has any feedback on the letter you wrote. If you do choose to, make sure you take care of yourself Thursday - be kind to yourself and do...

You don't need to be sorry at all Snow. You didn't do anythign wrong. You reached out, and we're here to support you. As a supporter, this is something that I do on a daily basis, haha :P You are not a burden, friend. You are a lovely person deserving of support. Things are hard, but they'll be...

Maybe a child shouldn't say such cruel things, but a parent should, first and furthermost, never be cruel towards their own child. You expressed your true feelings, and that's okay. You have every right to feel the way you do - you're a person too and are allowed to have emotions and feelings...

So, so sorry Snow...know that your feelings and emotions are valid. You have every right to feel the way you do. Healing is just such a pain as a whole...it's like you broke a f*ckton of bones and somehow, your body still managed to find a way to get you to stand up and keep moving. Healing...

I see why that would be really, really stressful, so sorry about all of that Snow...if it brings you any peace of mind, know that it's most likely not personal at all and maybe she's in the middle of something...I'm not sure how busy your therapist is, but is it possible that she has multiple...

You can do it!! Hugs if you accept them, I know things are really hard and things seems overwhelming, but know that in the end, everything will be okay and you will get through this. If you're exhausted, remember to breathe and take breaks whenever you can. I know things are hard and it's a...

Hello, supporter of a sufferer of sexual abuse, amongst other traumas. When she first told me about what happened to her, I think we were both teenagers. I was horrified then and I'm still horrified now. The idea that anyone could do such a thing to my best friend was absolutely sickening and...