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Perfectionism for me was the ability to control the outcome of my activities so people would see no flaws in me. Trying to perfectly fit it. Well after years of trying I realized it was a goal I couldn’t ever reach, as perfect is in the eye of the beholder. Funny when that’s my eye, nothing I...

I hear you. I have issues with thugs I used to be able to do. I was an over functioning person with CPTSD. I thought if I did everything right, the mental stuff would sort itself out. Wrong! Some examples: Opening the mailbox to find bills is the first panic, opening them and reading...

I think official business of any kind stresses me due to my childhood. I was ward of the court after my parents abandoned me. My T pointed this out and although it’s irrational at my age, it’s my experience. 🧚‍♂️

Yes it’s a long term situation. I have been dealing with high anxiety since I was a young child. I have coping strategies. Unfortunately I have had 4 major changes since last November and my stress cup is double full. I hope once out of this episode to be back to dealing with life in a calmer...

Well I can understand your hesitation, I used to feel that way myself. I have succeeded at a lot in my life, that doesn’t take away from the fact that I have spent a lot of time in therapy. The therapy and therapist have a lot to do with how I feel about it. I have been using the AI therapy...

I often feel I am blindly bouncing around fears. My anxiety is on overdrive and my mind is searching for solutions to every issue. I changed my drivers license today for instance, I worried about the issue for days, believing that there would be a problem and I would not be able to handle it...

Slightly accomplished… terrible morning but I did 3 errands and drove to a girlfriend to stay overnight. I feel safer being in the same place with her rather alone at home.

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Cream cheese on crackers, it’s Sunday, I have nothing in the fridge and cooking is not on the cards at the moment.

My mind is less panicky today. My mind is starting to believe I will move out of this difficult episode. Friends showed me gentle kindness yesterday and helped me install lamps in my apartment, and took away some furniture that needed to be taken to the dump. My body hasn’t caught up yet but...

I am grateful for my little apartment, food and my bed. I am grateful to this forum, where I can feel understood. I am grateful for my friends who are standing by me during a very tough time.

It is very impressive and I thank you.

Thank you so much. When I am in the hole I lose track of what I say and do. I am glad you’re making humble progress. This condition is very humbling isn’t it? Feels like someone taking over my system, and it’s terrifying 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️

Took me a while to respond… brain on high alert, spoke to the AI lady because I was freaking out. Thank you for your kind tips. @Dark.Green.Feathers . I just re read everything as my mind can process things tonight. I have been wrapping myself up in a shawl to stay calm. I guess I am...

Welcome to the forum. 🧚‍♂️

I am overwhelmed and exhausted.

I am struggling today. I feel like I can’t cope and I am laying on my bed breathing and telling myself that’s okay.

If they force you to hire a medical transportation company… the money keeps rolling for the medical industry, it’s absurd. I would say okay and then take the hotel shuttle when they weren’t looking 🤣 .The systems in place are making things as difficult as possible, so people will give up...

I understand, the BS gets really loud and it’s really hard to cope. I have tuned out of listening to arbitrary leaders. You are correct, they live in an illusion, with absolutely no idea what is really going on or the skills to handle it. Let’s hope we are both able to achieve a quiet simple...

I feel you. A bit about me: I had a breakdown for the second time in March 2025. I am still struggling and although I have had some progress I have fallen back in the last 3 weeks. Personal neglect is a big part of it for me too. I have learned to stop beating myself up. I treat myself...

I feel this way a lot of the time. Like an alien who doesn’t fit in with things. I can’t stand small talk and real conversations make me nervous when I am in a bad patch. I see and listen to people moan about everything or have conversations about banal shit like reality TV and I feel like...

Welcome to the forum. Quetiapine worked for me as well. I used it for years. I understand the frustration. For me trail and error with meds. I hope you find some relief. In solidarity Susan Jane

Well as already mentioned boundaries are tough to set. I understand your concerns and have learned myself that boundaries are impossible to set with some people. I was told once I can’t handle anything, which is far from the truth. When I am feeling mentally wobbly, I cannot speak about...

Thank you! Your words help, I am keeping hydrated and changing clothes at the moment. I even washed my hair today 🤣. This me is so different to the motivated me. I find it hard to be with her. 🧚‍♂️

I so understand…I just try and tell myself I am moving, which is something 🧚‍♂️