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    First Flashback

    Walk, sing, write. These will slowly calm you down your right side of the brain is in overdrive. You'll get there Killa
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    Irrational

    Yes I'll slap some sense into you deary.... First off... clothes are clothes... they are now infact vintage children clothes which have been passed down through the generations. There's something special about that. As for ghosts.... I believe in the spiritual world. But any spirits here...
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    Is Ptsd Easier To Manage When Single?

    Hi Wendy, I'm probably not the greatest person to give advice on the single life but I have had many years experience with having a SO so here is my scope on the situation.. Compromise is a big part of being in a relationship, in an ideal relationship it would involve compensating and...
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    Depression/suicidal Thoughts

    Hi Rihan I'm so,sorry for all the things that have happened in your life, and I can understand why you feel that way,my brother lost his girl because of an ex that made her feel like life wasn't worth living anymore and played mind games with her. She took her life My brother is fighting a...
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    You Know You Have PTSD When...

    You know you have ptsd and D.I.D when..... Your Facebook memories flash up and it confuses you " did I really write that ?? "Or share that??
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    Trouble Talking...

    This is so true, I have come across some very disturbing repressed memories doing just that, Journaling, it allowed the alters to express themselves in a way that they communicate, myself for instances, I have a little girl,that's scared and doesn't know what's going on, through Journaling she...
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    Trouble Talking...

    I know exactly what you mean. I am quite happy listening to others than talking about me. I think its usually because i have no filter, i talk openly about what happened to me not the CSA but the neglect and abuse from narcisstic parents.. because it feels normal if you know what i mean. Only to...
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    I hate i hate i hate

    Ptsd is not WHO you are, at least I hope not or we're all screwed.. But I get it, I hate that I missed my childhood, I hate that I have to deal with this every day while those perpetrators go about their days without a thought of me... and the injustice they have done to me I hate that I have...
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    Relationship Is On The Rocks ...

    Hi autumn0011, welcome to the forum, First off Well Done on the education of your illness. For both you and your partner. Big thumbs up! My relationship experience is slightly different of course but we are still struggling to get a grip. A few years back I was getting quite angry and south...
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    Confusing A Panic Attack And Medical Emergency

    In my opinion yes, it can be an anxiety attack, I had those particular symptomsbut didn't know what caused them,I thought I was handling things rather well, but I will tell you that your body will override your brain in some circumstances and I know from personal experience this is such. My...
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    Lip-biting-any Others Out Here?

    I have a little lump on the side of the inside of my mouth which near my lip which is what I bite when nervous or anxious. ..
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    What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

    That's a good question. I don't know if I can identify them precisely, Deep remorse, regret, humiliation, shame, guilt, helpless, stubborn, confused,
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    Personal Trauma Diary - Incest Abuse By Brother

    Thank you for sharing and opening up to us. As hard as it is. It is a truly horrible thing for your brother to do and I hope he rots in hell for all eternity. Yes we do tend to follow coping mechanisms that were learnt while being abused. It's a sad fact but happily something we can do...
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    Suicide

    Hi erigby, I haven't introduced myself, I'm killa. Hi :happy: I have read some of your posts and your liked posts, and truly, today isn't that day. Nor would any other day. Your insight and comments have been very profound and shows much experience that could and would help alot of people...
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    Trigger Warnings For Unexpected Movies

    Once were warriors - domestic violence, suicide, depression, CSA
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    How Do You Repair Damage You've Done To Your Relationship

    Hi all, Yep its me again with wait for it...relationship issues again....:banghead: It is 2 days away from our anniversary of our most recent D day. 1 year ago I was given the ultimatum of divorce if I didn't stop my shenanigans and deceitfulNess and lies and betrayal. I know I deserve every...
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    Sex And Starting Relationships With Ptsd

    Hi, First off welcome to the site, and second off.... in this day and age it really doesn't matter if your a virgin. Good on you! I really wish I could say the same thing. I really do. Any relationship is hard to start as trust builds, so don't sweat that, it too 4 mths before my husband and I...
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    It Just Dawned On Me, I've Been Sober For 5 Months.

    That is AWESOME! Yep Totally! Personally I don't usually drink and am usually the designated driver.. But... A family member has recently been told by the Doctors that he HAS to give up. His pancreas is slowly poisoning his system, and if he continues to drink he will die. He is 42. So I am...
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    Getting Protector Part To Back Down

    I'm not sure if this will help much but it helped me, I have a protector too.. but after much work and in depth discussions with these parts, I discovered that the protector... is actually not protecting when they interfere with recovery.. they are actually inhibiting progress. Maybe if you...
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    Teeth Grinding

    Hi, I'm also a grinder, it wakes me and gives me the biggest headache to deal with during the day as the whole of my head is tensed up all night from it... jaw, neck front and back of the head.. ugh drives me nuts... magnesium has helped with the migraines but only dealing with recovery has...
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    The New Guy I'm Dating

    I think this is a vital piece of information that needs to be disclosed. Then it's up to him. But to keep it to your self is unfair to him, specially if you trigger unexpectedly or disassociate. If he has at least a basic knowledge of it then he has the opportunity to realise that it's not...
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    How To Relearn To Set Priorities With Ptsd

    @Silver. And @Mim28 what is WRAP?
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    Music For The Moment

    Sorry.. i just thouht of another one - the scientist by coldplay
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    Music For The Moment

    I just thought of another one... maybe Hello by Elton John and lady Gaga? You know the song from gnomeo and Juliet. :):singing:
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    How To Relearn To Set Priorities With Ptsd

    I like lists too @Gia1019 I prepared a mental emergency card for my return to work @Mim28 but have yet to do so its been 12 mths for me:bag: These are for when I have an attack or feeling crappy.. colour coded for the situation.. Red hight alert includes - breathing, finding a safe place...
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