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I don't know what to put really. I know I'm feeling stressed and I've already had moments of wanting to die. Urges where it felt like I just needed a slight poke to jump, but wouldn't because of a random thought or memory that would keep me in. I know I'm stressed and worried for my friend...

Last weekend when I spoke with my therapist, we started to discuss again about how I respond to situations that are of "immediate danger" or "crisis" like scenarios. As some back story, I've been abused all my life. I've been manipulated in many ways, all kinds of abuse, and the way I handled...

I didn't know there were such a thing as weighted blankets though it does sound a bit familiar.. I can't think of any reason why it would help me other than that it's just a thing my body likes. I do have an auditory processing disorder, but not a sensory one. Either way, I'm pretty interested...

I am the same way. I flinch when anyone touches me or makes movements near by, or if I see sudden movements. So far I only know one person that I don't flinch around much, or at least not as much.

I didn't know people with autism feel the same way. I will look into it more. Thank you for pointing that out to me. :)

Last night I was having it kind of rough. I was crying and shaky. I felt like something was dangling on to my chest and lungs and it was uncomfortable. I forced myself to watch a funny while also calming video as I found that it helped the last night. I then forced myself to get in bed with...

I'm in dire need of a hug and just human contact. :sorry:

Now I'm feeling so selfish. I know I've been feeling lonely for the past weeks and one of the offers to my friend was she spends time with or her other friends so to prevent her possibly shutting herself away from the world. She said it helps her to work and stay occupied, that she'd rather be...

This was actually worded wrong. I don't mean to say that if she's suffering, I'm feeling it worst. I wouldn't know what she's feeling but I meant that for me it hurts more knowing that she's in pain rather than me being in pain while she's doing okay. Ugh sorry for all the grammatical typos. I...

Because of my upbringing in an abusive and manipulative home, It was normal for me, that when I started to slowly be integrated more into the society that non affected people call "normal" I find it very unsettling. This is where my symptoms shine like the moon on a clear night sky. I am most...

She is feeling a bit better which I'm happy about. For the past week I've been falling asleep at around 2am-4am then waking up at 7:30am to 8:00am. Last night I was able to fall asleep at 12am which was huge for me. I'm hoping I'll be able to fall asleep soon. I realize the mistake I did...

She and I spoke and she agrees with me that a therapist is a good idea. I've looked for some near her and sent her links. She does have a psychiatrist for the current meds she takes and she has made an appointment with him.

I'm glad I'm in a fairly okay mood to answer this so hopefully I'm thinking somewhat clearly now, though I do apologize in advance if as I progress with the answers and reading that it becomes more muddled. When I was first told about her thoughts I immediately cried on the spot. I've never...

@BlueOrange @Deadman Thank you both for the articles. As someone who has spent 2-3 years of feeling suicidal, have created plans, and even attempted multiple times I understand this and the dangers of it which is exactly why I'm so scared for my friend. It was nice to re-read those articles and...

That's a good idea. Thank you. I didn't know you could call for advice.

Sorry I was browsing this thread and accidentally wrote it under here but I meant it under the relationship thread.

My friend has become very depressed and is starting to talk about death. She wants to be alone and I will respect her wishes. I'm trusting her that she knows what's best for her. I understand wanting to be alone, but I'm worried that if this progresses for too long she'll become too depressed...

Typically once a week as that's the only time both her and I are available. If there is more need then I'm sure I can talk to her about it. For the past two weeks though I've been unable because problems kept arising. Besides my friend, no. And right now I can't expect her to be of support...

Now I remember. The other issue is possibly abandonment issues.

Accidentally ended that too soon. I feel like out of both of us, I'm the one with more low confidence and doubtful of one self. She likes to help people, it makes her feel like she has a purpose and is important in some way. So she helped me with my issues, still is. I feel like it's more of...

I'm not sure if I'm understand the definition of co-dependency correctly which is why I'll speak about it with my therapist. I do believe there's some sort of relationship issue going on. I know it's normal for someone in my position, but not normal or healthy in general.

Thank you. I feel like I'm far form recovering but I'm a little past "starting to recover." It would make sense, to me, if I were to have co-dependent issues. The way I was raised, I have abusive parents that were manipulative. From when I was a young child (age 2) up to 18 I thought it was...

The thing is that she used to be the strong one. I remember her happy, bubbly self. Confident and ready to take on the world. It was beautiful. And now I feel like I'm watching her self destruct and be in terrible pain in a glass box. I can be there next to her but I can't reach or touch her. I...

Before I write this post I just want to apologize ahead of time. I'm not thinking clearly. My thoughts are everywhere. I'm having panic attacks after panic attacks and loud intrusive thoughts of this. It's near 2 in the morning and I'm sobbing. My eyes are burning from all the crying and my...

I actually am a service dog trainer(along with other types of dogs) and have used DPT as well with my own service dog. It does help but only so much. If it's caught on early then it does, but late at night where it feels like it hits the peak, it takes a lot longer to calm down and harder to...