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    Thoughts of cutting

    Wonderland-kendall pain gets me. I know I can turn on upliftiing songs in a flash. I am a Christian and I record the worships sets at church on my phone. I can jist fli You ever get tired of resisting. Always being on guard on everything that might trigger you. You just want to say, you know...
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    Thoughts of cutting

    I hate it when you remember the songs you use to hurt yourself to and the urge hits you like a ton of bricks.
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    Acupuncture?

    What's that?
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    Acupuncture?

    I have 7 tattoos. Yep it's 7, I had to count. Anyhow, needles don't bother me. I was a little skeptical and worried. My counselor went on vacation and I wouldn't see her for two weeks. I am okay and haven't fallen apart yet. Have another appointment next Thursday.
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    Acupuncture?

    ****Update**** Amazing, no flashbacks and no intrusive thoughts. Feel normal again.
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    What Song Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Tear in my heart by 21 pilots. It's the song in my head. Y'all should watch Pink's what about us music video.The lyrics and the video was emotional for me. Loved it.
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    Anyone Interested In A Game?

    Eggplant
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    Acupuncture?

    I just feel disconnected. I just want to sleep.
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    Acupuncture?

    She did an acupuncture treatment for trauma.
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    Acupuncture?

    I just had my first acupuncture treatment for trauma. Anybody else done this?
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    Showers

    I have like showers, but I am starting to remember unpleasant memories connected to showers. I thought it something bad happened in a certain type of place you never did like it. I guess I was wrong.
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    How do you ground yourself?

    I know when I disassociate because I feel numb and/or drugged. My dog really helps just petting her can help bring me back. Journaling seems to help and praying. Talking to my housemate.
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    Childhood Did your abuser ever become angry

    Nothing is sacred
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    Two therapists dbt and emdr this summer

    I find them on Psychology Today and then Google them for reviews.
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    Almost flashback in public

    Already have one dog. She's not a service dog but amazing. That would be helpful but I don't believe I am too that point yet. Although something to think about. Thank you.
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    Two therapists dbt and emdr this summer

    Psychology Today also is a good resource.
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    Dissociation from emdr

    Body sensations are horrible. Worse than visual or auditory flashbacks. Who knew touch could be so powerful. Makes sense though a lady touch the hem of Jesus robe and was healed. I can get really freaked out and anxious from body sensations. It's awesome you are dealing so well. Don't beat...
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    Dissociation from emdr

    There a lot of new treatments out there. Don't give up hope.
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    I keep forgetting

    It could be because you don't feel safe in bedroom settings and living rooms seem more safe for you.
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    I keep dreaming about my abuser... is this normal?

    I know the feeling. Your mind is processing the trauma. I was assaulted 27 or so years ago and I still have nightmares and dreams. I am still processing because I repressed it for years. The Hope is to process and heal, it takes time and they will stop. I hate dreaming about my abuser but don't...
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    Childhood My Mother Didn't Stop The Abuse

    When I started remembering my abuse. I told my mom (at that time I knew I had been touched and that was it), and she said it was Don and I said I am sorry what? It was Don, I was shocked I didn't know who it was. So then I had to go through the same thing. Does that mean my mom knew but didn't...
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    Childhood Did your abuser ever become angry

    It makes me angry that he had that kind of control over me. Just like you, I know that my body reacted the way it was designed. Ugh, it just causes a lot of emotions.
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    Almost flashback in public

    I went a a different hair stylist and I know her. I have known her for a couple of years. I had to get up out of the chair and go to wash station and I sit down in the chair and leaned back and she turned on the hand held sprayer and I started getting super anxious and I thought/prayed, "Oh dear...
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    Sufferer Recovery sucks. childhood and adult sexual abuse.

    I work out. I do an Arc trainer and lift weights.
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