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Life can be hard, and exhausting. Try to find a way to relax - bubble bath, soft music, deep breathing, brisk walk, etc. Perhaps some melatonin (natural herb) to help you sleep. If it's an emotional/mental strain, perhaps journaling to let some of those thoughts and feelings out. Prayers for...

Wow, what strength I hear in your words. To have overcome so much and still want to help others shows great mental resiliency. And it offers hope to others who are struggling. There can be good days in the midst of our chaos, but we have to put in some work to help that along. Kudos to you...

You mentioned the night terror " left him equally scared and genuinely concerned." I would think it would be a relief to know you were getting help, that there is a treatment plan you are working through. Keeping this from him could actually be more stressful for him. Communication is vital in...

So sorry. Been there, done that. With a lot of changes happening, even when it's for others, it affects us. Maybe if you did something for them, it would take your mind off the change. Perhaps a nice note/letter encouraging them in this next chapter of their life, share a favorite memory...

Keep doing what works for you. It should kick in, but may take some time. I'm kind of having one of those days as well. My poor husband is being an attentive listener but I'm still feeling mad at the world right now. Life usually has a way of working out, and even if it takes a few days...

I can somewhat imagine the triggers that could occur daily as a teacher. It sounds like you've managed pretty well so far and I hope you can finish the year. Then maybe visit with HR about working in a different position. Perhaps working with smaller groups of kids who need more help with...

So sorry for the difficult situation. Great strides have been made in getting the rest of the world to be more compassionate towards those of us with mental health issues. However, it is still a struggle to fit in, feel accepted. I'm glad you are in therapy, and I hope you can keep going...

I think many of us have moments like this. I've had them over the years, and then somehow, some way, you just get enough and you are able to stand up for yourself, to say no, not this time, I can't, or whatever needs to be said. A book that helped me was Boundaries by Henry Cloud. This book...

Not crying does not mean you don't care. I didn't cry when my brother died for several days, so you are not alone in that. It kind of sounds like it might be a medical issue. Sometimes tear ducts can get sort of clogged. Consider having that checked. In the meantime, just know you are a very...

So so sorry for your loss. It can be one of the most difficult things in the world to lose a child, no matter the age. There is no timeline for grief, and really 14 months is not that long. And grief wounds leave scars (memories). We carry those scars daily, but need to try to learn to keep...

Welcome, Jessica! And, yes, you belong here. To have ptsd, something traumatic caused it, not you. Traumatic simply means emotionally disturbing or distressing. The degrees of that vary widely from person to person as we have different experiences, coping mechanisms, upbringing, etc. that...

First, I wish more people were as understanding as you. PTSD can be tricky with different emotions happening with different triggers. It's hard to know how to help, and even more frustrating for those who suffer from it. Second, if you haven't already, perhaps have a conversation with her...

Sometimes just writing out our feelings helps us process them. That seems to have happened for you here. I have a similar situation with my mother, but without a diagnosis. She divorced my dad when i was 14, then we lost my little brother about 10 yrs later. She often comments I'm all she...

So sorry you have to deal with this. There seems to be some severe trauma your mind and body are trying to process. It may take time, be patient with yourself. Our minds do things to protect us until we are able to process traumatic events. The advice that helped me the most was from one of...

Sorry your T was having a bad day. For some, pets are an integral part of their families. It was kind of you to allow T some of your time to talk. T's are very much people who have to grieve and deal with loss. However, it is part of his job to put aside his own struggles when tending to his...

Thanks for your kind words. You sound a little better in them. As for "talking about it," another option might be to journal your thoughts and feelings. Then you can still keep it to yourself but also get it out. Sometimes talking or journaling just feels kind of freeing. Continued prayers...

So sorry for your loss and the struggle it has created. It sounds as though your mind is trying to tell you to work through the grief, not ignore or hold it in. It kind of sounds like you may be feeling some guilt about her death, which was not your fault. Often people feel regrets for things...

So sorry for the difficult situation. It is normal to miss someone when a relationship ends, whether breakup, death, etc. We have to allow ourselves time to grieve. Toxic relationships can drain one on so many levels. Try to focus on tending to your health for now. All of this going could...

I'm glad the meds seem to be having some effect. I know it can seem a mountain to high to climb when things get behind, but you just have to "eat the elephant" one bite at a time (IE. Tackle things as you can). The upside is that during the wait, the meds should become more effective. This...

First, are you a danger to yourself or others? If so, please consider contacting someone for help. One resource is a text helpline at 741741. Second, please reconsider allowing one or two into your life to help you move forward in life. Having someone to even just talk to can sometimes...