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    BPD Had a BPD episode…

    So, maybe have a crack at the Sheriff’s office classes and see how you go? If you don’t like the class, the other attendees, or even the instructors, may have ideas about where else you could try. A lot of christian based activities won’t necessarily involve any proselytising, depending on the...
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    BPD Had a BPD episode…

    Try not to get lost down the “I can’t because” rabbit hole. That’s depression, and as persuasive as it may seem, it’s not the truth. Free options can be found anywhere from community bulletin boards at the grocery store to online communities where you can dip your toe in. This idea? Is a...
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    Other Parentalization

    This is fair. The entire situation is tragic - there is no good outcome for you or your mum. I’ve had to watch folks go through this stage of life, and it’s awful. 10 years ago, the expectation would have been the same for me. That out of the 4 kids in our family, I would be the one to carry...
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    Love the art, hate the artist?

    Yeah, definitely. Loads of them. And there’s a lot of music I listen to that I associate with things that are just neutral associations, neither good nor bad.
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    Love the art, hate the artist?

    That’s definitely overthinking it for me personally. An MJ song comes on the radio and my brain makes a near-instant association with the allegations of pedophilia against him. Just like when I see a punnet of blueberries in the supermarket, my brain makes a near-instant association with modern...
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    Sufferer Hi some info

    Welcome to the forum - sorry you have reason to be here. Mod note: I’ve switched the badge on this thread to Sufferer. Other is for folks like Researchers etc. If you have any questions, hit us up at Contact.
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    Sufferer People want to help; big improvements but decided to come say hello; slight Asperger's complicates it

    Welcome to the forum! You’ve got a whole lot to deal with in your life, so hopefully this place will help restock the support cupboard for you a little bit☺️
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    Other Let's talk about torture.

    Mod note: Reopened
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    Sufferer I don't recommend reading this if you can't handle torture

    Mod note: Unlocked for you. If there’s ever old threads that you’d like reopened, just shoot us a message at Contact.
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    Sufferer My thoughts

    Welcome to the forum. Mod note: I’ve switched the tag on your post to Sufferer. It’s just so other members have a hint how to relate to you - as a peer, a supporter of someone with ptsd, or someone here for other reasons (such as academic research). Any questions just hit us up at Contact.
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    A New Path - How can I start 2026 and the 48th of my life with a completely fresh slate and new hope?

    Assuming that I will need to. I’ve agreed to lunch, but I plan to walk away the minute I’ve had enough. That has been the way I’ve handled family interactions for some time now, and I’m getting better at leaving in a way that I feel proud of the way I’ve handled myself, and looked after...
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    CICA compensation

    Avoid taking legal advice on an anonymous forum. If you have been made an offer, either contact CICA or a solicitor familiar with the law in your jurisdiction 👍
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    Supporter Living with a partner who has significant childhood trauma.

    Welcome to the forum! If they’ve only recently started therapy, brace yourself for a pretty unpredictable ride. Typically, with trauma therapy, it gets worse before it gets better. In particular, they’ll potentially have a bit of a hair trigger with their ability to cope with stress -...
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    Supporter Seeking Understanding...

    Mod note: The Ignore function isn’t available for staff. However, the forum’s usual mantra applies to staff posts whenever they aren’t posting in their staff capacity: take what’s helpful, ignore the rest. Happy to answer any questions about forum functions on Contact Us. In the meantime...
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    Poll How long have you been in therapy?

    Cultural difference and accessibility difference for sure.
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    Poll How long have you been in therapy?

    All up, I think I’m about 16 years in. I’m down to once a month. But I suspect that I’ll be on about this level of maintenance indefinitely. If/when things go pear-shaped again, I’ll need to increase, and/or go back on meds. I’m in a good period right now, but ptsd and depression are both...
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    Supporter Seeking Understanding...

    Welcome to the forum ☺️
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    Working with an animal abuse case

    I can relate to this, and I don’t think it’s a necessarily bad approach. But it is probably going to mean stepping up the self care a bit. Taking moments for yourself - lots of checking in through the day, and stepping out for a moment to give yourself air and a chance to get your breathing...
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    Sufferer New and Looking for Help with Anxiety

    Welcome to the forum! Anxiety can be incredibly disabling, but it can also respond really well with therapy. There’s a lot of accessible therapy options available because of how common anxiety is, and CBT and exposure based therapies are your first line for anxiety.
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    Anxiety/PTSD - Where to get help? Pros are too expensive.

    There’s a number of apps that you can practice CBT skills with to help you learn the skills a pro would teach you for managing anxiety. Short courses in CBT may also be a cheaper option than individual-session therapy.
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    Military PTSD and Employment Issue

    Mod note: @The_Author - this is quite an old thread. Maybe start a miltary-specific thread in the Trauma forum or the Social forum for connecting with current military members👍
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    I can't let go

    Mod Note: Hi guest - if you’re actually our member @Theasylumsystem don’t forget to log in to post so your posts don’t get held up in the approval queue. If you’re actually a guest who happens to have chosen a very similar username, please disregard!
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    Sufferer Howdy, everyone. Need a place where I’m not as alone.

    Welcome to the forum - glad you found us☺️
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    Undiagnosed Hi there - past trauma opened up but violence

    Welcome to the forum, J☺️ Sounds like a pretty difficult space to be in, with violence being a norm in your life. Hope there’s options open up for you where that’s not the normal, and becomes something in the past for you to start healing from:)
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    Poll Did your csa abuser also experience csa?

    I don’t know. It wouldn’t make any difference to what my experience was, which is what I’m healing from. I have an intellectual curiosity in understanding why adult humans do these things to children. But it’s not helpful to me to apply that intellectual curiosity to my own experience. Tried...
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