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Hi Chadderbox I'm so pleased to hear you managed to loose the weight you gained from antid's. As advised by my gp I eat healthily but still gained weight, i have to virtually starve myself to lose just one pound. I'll be very interested to hear if anyone else has had success with suppliments...

Thanks for your replies everyone. Medic - thats how my T explained it too, the problem is my stressor - my ex-husband & father of my children hasnt gone away! Scaredoflonely - I'll try to explain but sorry if I waffle!! Some of my triggers are related to my ptsd but my t is viewing this...

After coping well for a year I have decided to go back into therapy. Several events have caused some triggers & I'm back to having nightmares, severe anxiety & low mood. I've had a session with my psych today & we have decided that now would be a good time to do some work on my attachment...

I'd be happy to complete but trauma 5yrs ago.

:) Great photo's, so pleased you had a great day. Can we make the bann on the S & R words permanent, it seems to be working!

Stopped by to wish you all a good day tomorrow. It wont matter about the weather, I know you'll have a great time and do lots of this >:giggle:ing!

The support of my psychologist, where would I be without her advice, guideance & emdr. I feel so much better this morning.

On Wednesday I had to go into hospital for some investigations I am thankful to the nursing staff & consultant who were all very sensitive about my ptsd, asking what they could do to reduce my anxiety about being touched & keeping me covered up when ever possible. The procedure went off without...

Public transport & my son. I've been to Devon this weekend to stay with my son, daughter in law & gorgeous grand daughter, we've laughed till we cried, at 15mth she's a real comedian & my visit has done me a lot of good.

Thanks Cath, Froggie & Gizmo x Cath: what a busy day, sounds like you're doing well too Recovery is hard work isnt it, but very rewarding. Take care.

Yesterday, my psychologist, I havent seen her for a year but for the last few months i've been struggling to keep anxiety under my control. I'm so gratful she could put into words all the things in my head that i couldn't say. Hopefully a few more sessions will put me back on the right path...

Actually, today has been good. Worked this morning then had appointment with psychologist this afternoon. I had been dreading my appointment as I havent seen her for a year, i needn't have worried she soon put me at my ease. In fact here i am 4 hrs later realising just how much I was worrying...

Hi rainy_daze Thanks for your support, I would like to go to York but its rather a long way & train fare expensive. I did make it to the last one in Birmingham, it was a lovely day, you'll have a fab time in York with the 'gang' I've never been to Edinburgh but others have also told me its...

Thanks for your encouragement KP but I've tried several times now so think I'll give up!

Hi Everyone I've decided to cancel this event due to lack on interest. Thanks to those who did reply, maybe another time.

I think mine was triggered by pure exhaustion. In the previous year I'd got divorced, my mother died, son got married, brother diagnosed with leukemia, I was diagnosed with heart problem & I moved house to live on my own - not much really!

This is a great thread. I have to admit to shouting at my neighbours dog, it was the day after my first emdr session & anyone breathing to loud was likely to annoy me let alone a dog that had been left out all day. The more I shouted the more it barked, eventually I had to go out. On very bad...

Frustrated. No nightmares for a while, now they are back with avengence... Juat want him to leave my life forever.

Hi Ice fire Did you have a medication review with your GP a month after starting Citalopram, 10mg is just a starting dose & usually increased to 20mg after a few weeks. The amount you are taking probably isnt enough to lift your mood. It would be worth going back to your GP & see what he...

Erica Sending you all the support & thoughts you can take. Having been in a very similar situation 5 yrs ago I can feel what you are going through, its hell! In time & maybe through therapy you will understand why you needed to leave, in the meantime please dont blame yourself it takes two...

Hi Kat Please dont give up on finding meds to help you yet. When i was diagnosed I was completely against taking them as I seen first hand the effect they'd had on my father. However, when my T told me she could no longer help me recover without me at least giving them a try, I went back to my...

Hi Gizmo Just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow. You are probably feeling nervous (or that might be an understatement!) but just go with an open mind & be yourself, remember, this is another step on your road to recovery. Do you have something you can take with you that gives you comfort...

Not sure what day I'm on but postive thinking has definately helped me through the last couple of challenging weeks. Quote from my T 'Stay strong & keep going' I've had that in my mind for 3yrs now, it still works!

Hi Gizmo & Nicolette Well done for taking this very brave step, from my experience, EMDR it will put you on the road to recovery. Its good you are going with an open mind, there will be much talking to do with your T before you plan for EMDR sessions. There will be boundaries to set...

Pain! I'm on day 3 of a migraine, cant take meds for it, thank goodness for ice & a 4head stick. Just hoping it goes over night. But...my mood it lighter than it was last week so that's a bonus.