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    5 Things I'm Thinking Today

    1. I am so out of touch w my feelings/not sure what they are 2. I need to start drawing/painting again 3. My dog smells like a Frito 4. I am thankful for an understanding therapist 5. I have a lot of fear
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    You Know You Have PTSD When...

    When you have to sit in a seat against the wall so you can see everything and everyone Or you've already thought of every possible scenario that could happen before you go out...then you're too tired to actually go out
  3. K

    Just curious: where are you from?

    Illinois
  4. K

    How do you feel feelings?

    I also have a difficult time with this! Unless it is an intense emotion like anxiety or anger I'm not aware of a particular feeling at any time. My T will sporadically ask me during session how I feel or what I'm feeling and I will have to do a body scan and really think about it. A lot of times...
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    For the second time in my life, i lost a brother to suicide

    I am so incredibly sorry to hear this, please take good care of yourself.
  6. K

    Heard any good / bad jokes lately?

    Why don't they play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs!
  7. K

    Difficult therapy session

    I'm going to call some psychiatrists tomorrow to see about getting a sooner appointment and see about genetic testing for psychiatric meds. Thank you both for responding and for this website in general, helps to not feel so alone.
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    Emdr question

    @Freida i appreciate your honesty. I've read about it, I'm going to call a center tomorrow to see about more information. I have been in talk therapy over 5 years which I will still do, I just need something else as well. Medications have little effect on me and honestly I'm tired of living like...
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    Emdr question

    is anyone willing to share their experience of what EMDR is like for them? I am considering it but am hesitant and honestly don't know much about it. Thanks in advance.
  10. K

    Difficult therapy session

    Just got back from a really difficult therapy session not too long ago. I've been with the same therapist for 5 years now. I've had my ups and downs with depression and I am in another down swing where I am hit w suicidal ideas, hopelessness and all that jazz. Just mentally feel like trash. She...
  11. K

    I Realize That I

    I realize I struggle with and fear any attachments. I also begrudgingly realize I am more resilient than I sometimes accept lol.
  12. K

    Ruin a band name by one letter

    Froghat
  13. K

    What To Never Say To A Ptsd Sufferer

    This may just be me but I find it unhelpful when someone says "it's not real" as I'm in the middle of a flashback meltdown
  14. K

    What Do You Need In This Moment?

    I need a hug, like a real "I'm here for you" hug. I need a break from my brain and all the things it is telling me. I need just an hour of peace.
  15. K

    My cat died

    @Chem Lady im so sorry to hear about your loss
  16. K

    What Song Are You Listening To Right Now?

    One more light - Linkin Park
  17. K

    Write a happy story in 3 words

    I ate pizza
  18. K

    Very depressed again

    I honestly feel that no one will be surprised if I commit suicide, I have been depressed for so many years, tried so many treatments. I'm not saying that I'm going to do it right now, it's just in the back of my mind.
  19. K

    Confrontation with ex

    That sounds really difficult. :/
  20. K

    Very depressed again

    Thank you Rosie
  21. K

    Woke up wishing for death

    I'm sorry you're feeling this way, it's really a terrible feeling! I too am going through a messy work comp fight, almost a year now, and I know how draining, depressing and anxiety provoking it can be. Am here if you want to vent or chat!
  22. K

    Confrontation with ex

    I second She Car, bring someone or a group of people with you, people that make you feel safe.
  23. K

    Very depressed again

    i posted here a few weeks ago about my first full flashback, everyone was very helpful, thank you. Now, and for some reason I'm surprised, I have swung back into depression. I've been told I have treatment resistant depression so it's always there, it just gets worse at times. This is one of...
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