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I, for one, would be quite a bit more favorable toward Obamacare if they had even stopped to consider the objections being raised about religious freedom. I am being REQUIRED to pay for something I view as taking the life of an innocent child. I believe it is psychologically damaging to the...

Dr. office-success. Despite the fact that receptionist is a major grump. Social Services....I'll keep calling.

Fresh on my mind this morning is "How do you get busy professional people to answer your phone calls?" A few of my immediate family members have chronic conditions that require me to interact with dr. offices a lot. In addition, one of my clients requires me to interact with Social Services...

Thanks. Trying it this week.

I did the same thing. But I HATED potty training!!! This worked well for my second son...until he visited our neighbors who had a house full of girls...

I've got the same problem, Sheila. When I left home at 16, I had 16 unfilled cavities. I have pretty much conquored the brushing habit. Still don't floss. I dream all my teeth are falling out if I neglect to brush.Check out what Albatross does in her diary....

I don't think this qualifies as "bailing". I think this is meeting your needs and not being used as a dooormat. I have PTSD. I didn't have to lie to my boyfriend/now husband.

I am interested in starting a new thread in which we can ask and perhaps share something we know that would help others. For example, I teach and parent. How do you get a kid to read more? I read a chapter book of high interest before bed. Then I give the kid a choice. "Read for 15 minutes...

Actually, besides hurting yourself, you will probably be hurting a lot of other people as well. My usually calm, gentle husband broke a chair and smashed a remote in his hands, severely triggering my ptsd. I very nearly took my kids and left him. He has since apologized a thousand times over...

Don't do this cold turkey. This is from someone who has been on the receiving end of someone going cold turkey. Your psychiatrist should respect your decision to go off meds and guide you through it. But cold turkey is just plain stupid.

I don't believe a thirteen year old has the ability to comprehend the long term ramifications of a sexual relationship. A thirteen year old is search of a sexual relationship is more likely subconsciously seeking a parental relationship. But for a child of thirteen, love is a very confusing thing.

That is fantastic progress, Abstract!!! Congratulations!!!

I understand, Solara. I mark that day as probably the worst day of my life. I don't want to remember it, and make a decision to avoid the media surrounding. But I can't forget it, either. And I do understand people's need to commemorate the tragedy. In some ways, it also commemorates a...

Dear Inward, Part of my ptsd stems from my parents demonizing medical intervention and doctors, so I completely understand having difficulty submitting to taking meds. It took me a very long time to get to the point where I could take meds without feeling sheer terror. That being said, I must...

The best thing you can do is to make sure she is getting therapy.

I do the same thing, but especially when I am sad or anxious or angry. For me, it is an escape. I would be far more suspicious of ADD or ADHD than OCD, but it is probably an escape. Maybe we should talk to our therapists. You first ;-)

I think this is a very wise decision!! Yes, it has happened to me. And I am glad to have done the same thing.

I have found some ssri-s cause night sweats. Sometimes so bad I would have to get up and change clothes in the night. But I have also gotten them from nightmares.

Dear Padfoot, Details of your situation are a bit vague, but certainly your daughter's autism put you in a unique and somewhat difficult situation. From what I understand, about a year ago, in an effort to escape (abuse?), you moved to a familiar area. I am guessing you have (un-supportive)...

Padfoot, you are a teacher. You can help your child with her education. But in order for a child to learn, he/she must feel safe.

Me, too, twopenny. Fortunately, he is not the kind of guy to get mad about a smashed fender or me feeding a keyboard milk from my cereal bowl. He accepts that everyone makes mistakes, and that lets me accept his mistakes.

Glad you are okay CBX9!!

My t appreciates it when I call her when I need help. She says this shows I trust her, and for me that is serious progress. I also think waking up your bf might have been a good thing for you at the onset. My husband has learned to help me talk through some rough spots.

I have been married nearly 20 years. Like Maze, I didn't know I had ptsd when we married. I did have to come clean on a lot of the symptoms before we married, because I couldn't hide them. Amazingly, he accepted me anyway. We have had our ups and downs, but most days he is my hero, and I am...

Or is he ruining things by not considering your feelings? He sounds quite self centered and immature. I think his moving out may be a really good thing for you. And for him. He needs a little reality therapy.