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Mumo your someone who knows how to organize. Love it! 2 years ago I used to have a cleaner. I also had a boyfriend then with a less cluttered place.! As my spine has got worst hoovering is the one thing that kills my back.! I even invested in a steam cleaner to help wash the floors. But due...

Thank you, Friday? ( sorry -just working out how to do posting on here) I love your creative practical ideas, fabulous! Your post was very clever. You're a great thinker. I suffer from degenerative disc disease so I'm in constant pain with my back. ( as most trauma survivors have physical...

Thankyou you Shimmerz . It's bizarre as I rent an upstairs flat and have a beautiful garden where I feel safer in, it's my Sanctuary. As I was trapped inside, I never feel at ease and sleeping is the hardest. I have CCTV, intercom, gates locks etc and have built a fortress of protection. When...

The body remembers what the mind chooses to forget. Let the tears come out, its letting go of grief. Don't fight it, let it come and after crying comes healing. This too shall pass. Just hang in their and the future days will be brighter. Wishing you relief and comfort

Thank you, Eve, I've just started by removing two items. Any ideas from people are so welcome as they spark other ideas and really help. When I removed the stuff before my PTSD symptoms got worse. My nightmares got so bad I was dreaming of served heads and dead bodies under the bed. So I put...

My heart goes out to you. You're not alone.

What I have learned over the last 22 years is get a therapist that you trust. Unfortunately, some can do more harm than good, some can save your life. Trust your gut feelings. You know what is right for you. God bless, I hope you find healing

Firstly may I say I'm dyslexic so please excuse any spelling or grammar. I'm here to find answers from fellow survivors. I was attacked by a serial rapist who broke into the house whilst I was sleeping I put the man away at the Old Bailey for 9 years. 22 years later and I'm still waking up...

Hello I have CPTSD have had for 22 years. All of the symptoms you described I can relate too. I still jump and scream when the postman comes into the garden. I ended up buying him chocolates and I think he is kind and has accepted that's just the way I am. No explanation needed. I don't know...

It breaks my heart when no one reply to a thread. It makes you feel even more alone. But your not alone. We have both looked into the eyes of evil. Anyone who has been terrified like this, knows what its liked to feel haunted by it. The eyes are the window of soul, and you encountered pure...

Is somebody their? Im really stuggling with depression as trauma date gets closer. I feel my future looks bleak, ive got some horrible things I have to face. On top of all of this i just got a bill of nearlly 2 thosand pound as my teeth are falling out. Just scene the ginger guy who got into...

English Rose it also my friends birthday on the 8th DEc. Our similarities are unreal.! Ive already given Sybil her present as she knows it my trauma date. She has MS and has had a hell of a hard life but is still going. I have so much admiration for people who have some how found the strength...

English rose your words have helped more than any book, or therapist ive ever had. How can i respect people who say "GET over it" when they havent walked a day in my shoes. Your words " But i am a survivor and I will keep fighting for my right to be happy " made me cry but was so accurate to...

THank you for being their..I tried EMDR once, many many years ago. Im awaiting to go back into treatment. Does it ever get any easier?I asked my doctor how do i come to terms with something so horrific? She told me to incoporate it into my being.. But how? Dec 8th is the trauma date same as you...

So am i the only one? It would really help to hear some words of understanding..Something i can do to help myslef. I went to the library and they only had one book on PTSD .i have chronic complex PTSD . How is everyone else coping dealing with things? I wanted to buy a book online to help but...

< moderator moved post from another thread to begin new thread > May I ask a question? without being a troll and taking the post off topic? Im new here as well,but I posted under a different name 9 years ago. Only to come back trying to find the answers to my questions, then realizeing it was...

How are you the original poster ? Please excuse my spelling as im dyslexic. My brother said to me FOCUS ON SOMETHING ELSE. I try but it comes back..Are you hanging in their? Hugs

I dreamt/nightmare that two intruders broke into my house and I found my mother murdered in the bath. ( just a nightmare, unresolved trauma) The pain was too much to bare .It is too much pain for any human being to bare.Its beyond human experince. And yes it feels yesterday,.. but 21 years...

Just to let you know ,I feel the same . Searching for answers , searching for help to help myself What comforting words would i say to myself? So i say them to you " Its going to be alright, This too shall pass.Just Hold on."