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I'm having difficulties working out if my mood states are changing due to internal changes (e.g. brain chemistry) or due to external triggers.. I feel I'm triggered more when I'm in a depressed state, when I'm in a happy content state triggers can be observed and let go of however in a depressed...

My memory is constantly poor in terms of general factual information.. I also find it difficult to socialise though I am social and push through.. Thoughts don't come to my mind it's as if I have to mechanically create my thoughts which aren't purely focused on me and my 'story' e.g. issues...

I have extreme difficulties during general answer quizes and games with my own and additionally girlfriend's family and friends. I can be playing card games, musical quizzes, question/answer types.. and the answers won't appear in my mind, only blackness. This is a constant problem in my daily...

I'm not in a good place right now. I've had to move back into my parents home after a long period travelling, I'm totally broke, in debt and companies are threatening to send collectors around if I don't pay a large Bill within 2 weeks.. (A shock as I believed my Mother had taken care to tell...

Very informative thank you. Yes it is all very complex! I'm beginning to learn DBT (self learning atm) as I feel this is a skill that can benefit anyone and help emotional regulation. I personally suspect I may be on the 'quiet borderline' spectrum... rejection, abandonment, negative...

Hello all, I'm seeking information on the difference between CPTSD emotional deregulation vs Bipolar type 2 vs BPD. Are there any stand out characteristics which define each? I'm not so concerned with adding a label to myself but it is helpful to know which diagnosis is most accurate for...

Thank you for the reply, I'm truly appreciating the support. You are correct by which my denial is a huge factor in my recovery.. I battle with it daily and feel shame and guilt when I acknowledge the abuse. Only recently are my eyes beginning to open. Honestly I agree I'll be better to...

I don't consider travelling 'running away' from complex trauma as at the end of the trip when I return home I'll be entering therapy to invite those involved in my traumas to discuss the abuse. I have always planned to travel after finishing my visa, I'll be merely doing it earlier than...

Yesterday was a bad day, I felt exhausted and just about keeping it all together while heading into work. Anyway later in the day one of the work guys started telling a story on how someone tried to push him over and it backfired he demonstrated by barging his shoulder into mine and I froze up...

Thank you all for the supportive messages, one of my main stressors comes from work as I'm constantly meeting new people and talking with 4 guys in a small environment for 10 hours a day so I'm always having to listen and chat.. This in itself feels exhausting and my mental cognition such as...

Hello all, I've recently been diagnosed with Developmental Trauma by a psychologist, I have a fair few of issues going on and most likely fall in the CPTSD category due to PTSD symptoms. I'm currently on a working holiday visa in Australia, I'm 26 and I live with my girlfriend and work full...