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So I'm having PTSD symptoms again. I'm not sure if it's because I was asked about the trauma recently and it's brought it all back again, or if it's partly to do with the time of year. I'm feeling really down and depressed. I have previously suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder, and it...

Thanks both. I feel slightly awkward telling her, as she has a habit of taking things the wrong way, and will potentially get all haughty and insulted by it. But if it's that or keeping reliving the attacks and having anxiety attacks, I know which I would rather do! Have you found people's...

Hi all, I have been feeling pretty stable for the past year or so, but recently somebody at work found out I had witnessed an attack, and keeps asking questions about it. It came around because of a discussion about forgiveness, and I told her that I had worked hard on not clinging on to...

Thanks guys. I’m glad it’s not just me. I was ok once I’d sat outside the room and did some grounding exercises. Annoyingly I don’t have a T to talk it over with anymore as I thought I was pretty well recovered. I spoke to the woman who did the training afterwards though and just said, maybe...

Hi folks, I just wanted to share something with you, and hope that some people can relate/reassure me it’s normal! I was in training for a new job at a tourist attraction, and they were talking about customer feedback. And suddenly they showed an image from a terrorist attack. It was to show...

Yeah - I kind of felt that season 2 spent the whole time trying to make up for the S1 backlash. Saying things like, “There are always more reasons why not”, and explaining that she also had mental health problems etc. And showing the kid that survived his attempt learning to live well again. The...

For me it's feeling everything and nothing all at once. Not wanting to go out, but not wanting to miss out and lose friends. Wanting to be alone, but feeling lonely, even when I'm with people. Knowing that I have an awesome job, but somehow unable to enjoy it. Knowing I have brilliant...

I definitely agree with you both - some of the scenes were clearly there for shock value, and were slightly unnecessary, but I also think it was good that they showed the ugliness. Like Jessica saying she was the "wrong type" of victim. And the awful scene at the end of season 2 showed that rape...

I'm not sure if this is in the right place, so feel free to move it if not! I was wondering if anybody had watched 13 Reasons Why and whether it's a trigger, or a good catalyst in starting discussions around difficult topics? *Season 2 spoiler alert!* I thought the portrayal of PTSD after a...

Nobody ever deserves abuse. And nobody should ever feel like they're not being listened to or taken seriously. You will always find an ear to listen here. Sending hugs. :hug:

Thanks both. It's so weird what your memory can do. I am so convinced I had a bad feeling before I went over the bridge, even though rationally I couldn't have known anything was going to happen. But my memory has altered that moment as a moment of anxiety. The same with the attack itself -...

Thanks guys. I made it through the day. I wasn't overly productive, but I made it through. I think it was triggered by the fact I was going into Central London last night. And I haven't been in for a while (and last time I went in I was with my T), so I ended up convincing myself there was...

I had such a bad anxiety/hyperviligant attack last night. Meaning I am trying to get through today on around 2 and a half hours sleep. I'm so exhausted and feel like I am on the brink of tears/another panic attack. If someone could make me feel better, that would be grand! :(

Electric shock is a really good way to describe it. It's like it physically hurts. Wow - star ratings at a job has to be rough. I get agitated at the fact my Uber rating is only 4.75!

Thanks guys. Yes - I have discovered that a lot of things are related to my PTSD that I didn't think would be impacted by it. I don't think I will report him. There's no way I would win, and although it's nothing to be embarrassed about, I don't want people to think I'm a bitter ex, or that...

Thanks guys. I know her intentions were 100% well meant, and everything she said aside from the comment about her expecting me to look bad, was really nice. I think she could have quite easily kept it at - "I'm really glad you felt able to come. It's great to see you. You look well." I...

@ladee - This completely applies! I'm mad at her for saying it, but I'm mad at myself for not calling her out on it. I'm not sure how that conversation would have gone because she's my superior and I wouldn't want to make things awkward in future. But given we were at an event around inclusion...

I completely feel your pain. I'm hyper sensitive to sound now too, and they are doing major construction work right outside my office. I tend to wear either earplugs, or I have noise cancelling headphones that are helpful too (until somebody wants to get my attention!). Is there a library near...

I like that interpretation! It's unlikely, but knowing that it's a possibility makes me feel a lot better about the whole interaction. I hate the thought that someone I admire so much and is so intelligent could also be so insensitive!

Too right there! She was a literary-type too, which usually translates as more empathetic. But actually, I've met a few literary-types with zero clue about mental illness. Even physical illness in some ways (I was once nearly thrown off a literature course because I have epilepsy. Had to look...

Thanks guys. I really feel like I need closure. I'm not in therapy anymore as my "big" trauma was unrelated to this. But I feel like my MH from that trauma is really feeding into my anxiety and insecurity about this one. I'm basically realising I'm not as strong a person as I thought. And the...

Yep. I completely see what you mean there. My boss has given me a few disapproving looks recently, and she had a bit of a go about me being out of the office (on something she asked me to do!), which I've taken to heart far more than I should have. And I know she's been super stressed, and I...

So, over a year ago I was seeing this guy, and on our first date I got incredibly drunk and he had to escort me home. I remember saying 'please don't have sex with me because I'm too drunk to say no'. He did it anyway. I just guessed that I was too drunk and that I had consented without...

I totally get that. I get paranoid about loads of things. I keep getting intrusive thoughts that my housemate hates me, or is using my things without asking - not that I'd have a problem with her using my stuff (we share things all the time), but in my mind she's doing it to spite me (which in...

Thanks. Hugs very much accepted! It's just so infuriating as she's an intelligent woman who I greatly admired (not anymore!). And she played a large part in the inclusivity event. I'm just completely stunned by her ignorance.