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The act of grieving within a four step process in the midst of immense pain has revealed something very valuable. Because of grieving, in addition to critic shrinking, I know that I am building new neurological pathways because of the physical sensations I feel immediately after I repeat...

Thank you for sharing your clearly open minded insight into the brains patterns regarding trauma. This is a bit of a different perspective about how our minds respond to current triggers, and I can see how the brain would desire those chemicals experienced while we responded to trauma and sought...

I am sorry that you have been assaulted for so long. But, thankfully you have this forum to vent in, like you said, a safe fashion. I hope that you're eventually accepted for disability because trauma can make it difficult for us to handle the workforce. Help is out there. I recommend the book...

So, what I have learned from Pete Walkers book is absolutely priceless. His theory and expertise on the causes, symptoms and recovery through complex PTSD has been nothing short of a revelation. About two weeks ago I was experiencing a more severe flashback with crippling and excruciating fear...

I rented a plot at the community garden this year. Every Monday evening and Thursday morning there are shared work sessions. It's a beautiful place. There is a wide range of herbs, fruits and vegetables grown around the entire perimeter. I enjoy volunteering while I'm not tending to my own...

Yesterday morning I was scheduled to have my first T.I.R. treatment which was postponed until 2 in the afternoon. I first learned about the treatment almost two months ago and met the therapist who is facilitating the treatment around the same time. Thankfully he is a very gentle, compassionate...

I will certainly give updates about it, even if it doesn't help. The treatment only needs to take place for 1-3 sessions if there is just once incident that needs treated, but in my case I have multiple triggers so I was told it could take a considerable amount of more time. What I want to...

Okay. I will certainly give updates. I was supposed to receive a phone call this week from the man who will conduct the treatment but he never called. I began to worry this morning that perhaps there was a problem with my insurance coverage although they already told me that it's not a problem...

I met with my individual therapist on Monday this week who introduced me to a gentleman who will facilitate traumatic incident reduction. From the brochure, to the discussion we had about it, I feel slightly confident that it could help me. Have any of you heard of or have went through this...

It's okay. I appreciate your concern. I am getting better at taking care of myself alone when I'm afraid. I know a lot of people who can be supportive but I don't feel safe trying to connect with most of them. My circle is very small. The isolation can be painful. I am about to undergo traumatic...

Thank you for the kind words. I have begun to find peace of mind with the belief that no matter how painful my flashbacks are, they WILL pass. I have to remind myself that I am not in danger and that I have new skills in my adult body that I did not have as a child. I have assure the little boy...

Thank you for the kind reply. We (my ex) and i still talk on occasion. She dropped off the rest of my stuff last Saturday which brought me to my knees in tears. I was so afraid. I was afraid that I hurt her but she reassured me that the relationship ended because I'm not well enough to be with...

I am currently going through a break up from a relationship that lasted from October last year until the end of March. This woman was and still is incredibly special to me but sadly it's not meant to be. Long story short, we both have traumatic pasts that interfered with the relationship. I have...

Thank you for your kind words. I actually just got home from an inpatient stay over the weekend because of being overwhelmed. I am doing okay now and I think my time there was meant to show me another trigger for a flashback. Being locked up, even voluntarily, sends me back to a frozen state of...

I Am glad that you enjoy the book. Hopefully this workbook that you have mentioned, along with your therapists guidance will help you along the way. I am interested in a workbook too. I will ask my therapist about it on Monday. Take care.

Thank you. Yes, the holidays can be incredibly lonely. I would not wish this void onto anyone. A pajama day is a good suggestion although I have been having a hard time being alone at home recently. Thank you for the kind words.

The last two days have been challenging, today especially. I have had some success with participating in activities to keep my flashback symptoms at bay (tension reduction exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, inner child reassurance and cardio to name a few) but the pain of loneliness won't...

@hodge Thank you. I hope you are well today.

Thank you. I have had some success with flashback management while refusing to abandon myself through inner critic attacks. It is the first time that I can recall that I simply said "NO" to those desires.

Hi. My name is John. I am 30 years old and am (as of yesterday) getting out of a special, eye opening, perception altering relationship that lasted almost 6 months but came to an end because of the steadily increasing stress of my complex post traumatic condition that was too much to bare for...