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    A Deep Rooted Fear of Being Used

    I've mentioned this in another reply, but, telling me what the other person is like or his intentions (he's a scumbag, he just wanted me for sex, etc.) is very black and white thinking. While it may be true that he wanted to have sex with me, on the other side, it's very normal (as someone else...
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    A Deep Rooted Fear of Being Used

    I did some reflection on the restrictions, and I put those in place (for replies) because I know that as a trauma survivor it's so easy for me to think in black and white (dump him, keep talking to him, do this, do x to get him back, do y to get his ego in check), because that "simplicity" is...
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    'Trouble with relationships'

    Hey, similar position here (and age). It's definitely very challenging. Sometimes I feel like I want to have 3 cats and call it a day. It always feels easier to hide in an emotional bunker after all you've been through. Not only are intimate relationships challenging in itself, but adding...
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    A Deep Rooted Fear of Being Used

    Hi all, this is my first time posting. I feel so self conscious writing this. I am a stuck writer and I have been for the last 10 years. I feel whatever I write is stupid and incoherent. But here goes. I met this guy online and he was very consistent in the beginning. Let me write that again...
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    Sufferer Looking for some support from others who understand and can relate to sexual trauma.

    Same. Yesterday I was walking somewhere and a guy in sunglasses told me to get in his car. I started screaming and recording him. But I've been shook for the last 2 days and I can't eat or function properly. Triggers happen and I'm learning to deal with/manage my symptoms.
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