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Welcome to the forum. I am so sorry for what has happened to you and what you are experiencing. My recommendation is to seek out professional help as soon as possible. The earlier you get help the more chance you can potentially not develop PTSD. Have you tried to get any help from a...

I have hated this question for years because I felt "stupid" for not being able to answer, or when I would think of something at times of real darkness they were things that were unavailable so I thought why even try to "know" the answer. Recently after a really rough time I realized that what...

Well done!! I have done DBT in a variety of settings from outpatient group to day program to residential. I now use those skills I learned every day. I hope that you find it very beneficial.

Welcome to the forum. Great job reaching out. So sorry for all that you have been through. I hope that you find the support you need on here.

Many of my Fb are in sleep...I sometimes wake in a different room/space, sometimes takes a long time to realize where I am and what has happened. I sometimes have bruises or cuts that are unexplained. take sweet care of yourself.

I am one of the rare ones that did not get denied the first time trying. I only had one evaluation from an inappropriate psychologist who basically told no way in hell would they deny me. Was not sure how to take that, but decided to be grateful. The process was very anxiety producing, but...

well said! A new tapestry is a great way of saying it. I use art a lot and have done some representations of creating new ways of putting the pieces together in a new way. I hope that as the day has progressed you have continued to "clean out:" and can see things a little differently. It is...

That is horrible! Very understandable why it would be so triggering....upsetting for anyone, but so many reason that much more difficult for you. I totally agree with setting the boundaries....you have to take care of yourself. Be extra kind to yourself in the next days.

No real words of wisdom as how to make it work as I have not managed it....just thinking out loud here...is there any one person in this group that you feel you can confide in, can give a signal to if you need out? Can you give yourself any compassion if you go and then need to leave early...I...

Wow! Congratulations for continuing to take steps forward. that had to be incredibly difficult and full of many different emotions. I am glad that you can be proud of yourself. Be extra kind to yourself in the next days.

Welcome. I am so sorry what you have been through and are going through. It sounds so tough. I hope that you find some support here and feel the freedom to share what you want to. :hug: if ok.

Well Said. Great job in fighting to love yourself. Keep it up.

Congratulations! Something to look forward to.

I am not familiar with this specific place at all. On a more general response to residential treatment....I went to a facility for females only for 4 months. I went kicking and screaming and as the only option to let me leave a psych hospital. I fought, yet also dug in and worked hard and was...

I agree that it is difficult to find a balance. I have in the past seen my trauma t twice a week plus an art therapist. I am not sure there is a right or a wrong, but for me if it became that is all I think about is therapy, going, homework, processing, then is too much. I guess a question to...

That sounds so frustrating. Invalidation makes things so much worse. Hope that you are able to find relief from something.

Welcome...so sorry for the reason that you are here. I think most or all of us on here get the "no one understands" It is lonely and hard. i hope that you find others that do understand and the support you need/want on here.

@Friday Yes, full to overflowing. I have been trying to use all the tools I have in my box. Usually art is my go to, but my creative self is taking a break so been trying to just use it more of an emotional check-in. Been doing lots of exercise to channel the anxiety into something a little...

Rough few months....narcissistic mom ill from November till death Feb 22. then had to travel and take care of the last details. I do not travel well...do not do well with being out of normal environment...really do not do well in the outside world at all. Then returned "home" trying to come...

So I usually do not create a thread of my own here, but comment and try to support others....but finding the need for a bit of support of my own at the moment. My mom died almost a month ago....she was narcissistic...was a tough one. Since November I had to be very involved, getting Hospice...

Welcome to the forum. I hope that you find the support you need/want here.

welcome to the forum. There are ups and downs....here you will encounter those doing better and those really struggling....sometimes it can go from one to the other in a matter of moments. I do think overall there is an upward trajectory. I think it always helps as well to chat with others...

Just wanted you to know that I hear you. Those voices can be very loud....i am so sorry they are screaming at you. I will argue that this is not a stupid post at all. Please keep reaching out....Take sweet care of yourself....call someone...go somewhere....

Welcome to the forum. Congrats for taking steps to care for yourself. I hope you feel supported here. Try to balance working hard with giving yourself time and care and rest. The journey is not linear, but up and down. Take sweet care.

Welcome to the forum. So sorry for the struggle. I hope that you find support here, while it does not take the place of therapy it can offer support. I hope you find what you want/need here.