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Sorry but I'm not a fan of religion. In traditional societies, there are rituals to help people through various difficulties, and perhaps they help in that rituals in themselves sometimes help us to deal with transitions etc... but do i believe any of that about demons and angles. Not one bit...

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I know I am healing when: I am not trying to figure out how I feel I have the urge to be creative I wake up feeling calm I have a sense of excitement about what I can do My biggest complaints are trivial issues; like the weather and roadworks I am not terrified at the thought of someone not...

Thats an interesting way of looking at it. I see suffering as cause and effect. When something is threatening or hurtful to us, we feel pain. I too have had abusive relationships. Why? I believed I was unloved because I did something wrong, and also I wanted to feel loved so I was willing to...

What a good question. I think I've had moments of accepting my illness. This is it, what I gave to deal with and it's not my fault that my body is like this. As for specific traumas, lately I've started really feeling that those who I needed protection from were ill and unable to be anything...

At peace with the past Quiet mind Connected to self Content Creative Clear boundaries Healthy relationships

Welcome. therapy can bring up uncomfortable emotions. It might be a good idea for your hubby to also read up about what to expect and for you both to make a plan on how to manage difficult moments. There are different types of Trauma treatments that are worth looking into as well as ways to...

I'm so sorry for what you are going through. PTSD is no piknik and to lose an important relationship at the same time is really rough. I'm glad you have a therapist you trust and are getting good care. Its no wonder you are feeling overwhelmed and betrayed. You sound like a strong woman and I...

I'm happy you were able to embrace your vulnerability and enjoy the connection you made. a wonderful experience in the midst of a challenging time

the million dollar question :) The worst for me is trying to change myself, that is what gets me in the hottest water. I think the first step is accepting how their behevior makes you feel. Ultimately we want to change something because it makes us uncomfortable or hurts us. The next step is...

Thanks :) One thing I notice about myself is that when I have a feeling like "this isn't quite right" it usually isn't. I don't feel awful about todays session. I realize I am looking for safety, someone who essentially says "I believe in you, I'm here to help you, together we'll figure this...

THis made me smile. He did seem defensive and scared. Stated that after working iwth a woman for 11/2 years found out she was DID and so he feels he has to be really careful. Anyway, not a good fit, which I sensed t the beginning

I feel as though I wasted 3 session and $240 on finding out that I don't want to work with this guy. We were doing online therapy, 3 sessions were spent on history taking which is perhaps justified, and I'm impatient, which he pointed out and is fine. Last session I left in tears due to...

It took me months to get off of a low dose of effexor, lots of brain zaps. I also developed an allergy to both heat and cold last lated several years after stopping the meds. If I exercised I got hives, if it was cold my feet itched to the point that I wanted to rip my boots off and scratch them...

I think you need to ask yourself at what point you feel you need support if you are feeling hurt by someones behavior. Do you have a support system, people you can reach out to for your own support? If you are fearing for anothers safety, then reaching out to those who can help that person as...

Hello and welcome counselling sounds is a good suggestion. Regardless of your partners diagnosis, you have needs, and its important for your needs to be met in any relationship. It sounds like you also have been through a difficult time. Its important in any relationship to identify behaviors...

I used to have IBS, it gave me so much anxiety. I felt I couldn't trust my body . I'm not sure if you have done the dietary approach, but it worked for me. I cut out dairy, sugar, and gluten. Basically I ate protein, starches like rice potatoes, oatmeal, and when it was bad, i steamed my veggies...

I'm on the same page as you with this Iron. Though while I have not been able to keep boundaries safe with men in particular, and I'm working towards that, I also realize that its OK to allow small bits of stuff in regarding my inner experience. In other words, I don't have to feel everything...

Yes, totally agree. My T said once Ii heal the past, I will no longer have emotions that are tangled with past experiences. Firstly, not true, there are always bits and pieces of our past lying around. Secondly, building a new way of elating to myself and world so as not to repeat harmful...

sounds like it might be useful to read the book. I'll check it out :)

Looping is an excellent word. Thats it a loop that goes round and round, like a dog chasing its tail.

When I had what I"ll call a complete breakdown about13 years ago, I set of obsessive thoughts were unleashed. I believe it was because my emotions were so terrifying that my brain started to try to understand them. Literally the thoughts went on for about 4 years, the same circular pattern. This...

I just realized that this topic has been covered quite a bit, I need to remember to search before posting. Thank you, I will read older posts but if anyone has anything to add thats great too

trauma releasing exercises Has anyone used this. The T I am seeing now is very enthusiastic about this and he wants to teach me some of these today. What do you think? Any experience with this. Helpful or not?

thats a wonderful promise to make to yourself