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Well I received a text message from him, I knew that he would have to have the last word. This is even though I blocked him using one of those apps that block calls and texts. Although the app blocks the text, unfortunately the content of the text is still visible in the blocked texts section. I...

Thank you for the replies, it gave me the confidence to send a message saying that I don't want any further contact. The reasonable side of me was even going to send a voice message and in the message I recorded, I was mentioning the past trauma and how being intimate with him triggered that...

I met a guy online on a dating website supposedly aimed at people looking for a long term relationship. I thought I would give online dating a try despite my reservations and cynicism. Eventually this guy suggested that we meet up, we spoke on the phone a few times beforehand and the day finally...

There is absolutely no need to feel ashamed but I can relate to those feelings. You shouldn't feel bad for your bf having to deal with it, it seems as though he is very understanding. I am very sorry that you had to experience the flashback and I can imagine that for those few seconds it felt...

@richter scale It is like a scene out of the two Ronnies, for those of you who know who I mean, where Ronnie Barker keeps interrupting Ronnie Corbett guessing what he is trying to say and he keeps butting in. I am only 26 but I have seen old clips of that comedy show and I could relate, the only...

@Ms Spock Congratulations! This is a huge achievement and shows how strong you are. You are well on your way and this is a positive sign of progress and proof that you can achieve your goals despite everything. Your post is inspirational to read, thank you for sharing and congrats again :)

Whenever I am talking and someone interrupts me while I am talking, for example I am telling them about something that has happened and they cut in while I am talking and then expect me to carry on with the rest of what I was saying, I totally forget what I was talking about. I forget why I was...

I love working with children but after being a Teaching Assistant on and off for the past 5 years, I have realised that the whole school environment makes my PTSD worse. The last school I worked at was almost military, the staff were constantly being watched, assessed, criticised and it wasn't...

The union rep is going to attend the meeting on my behalf and my doctor has signed me off for another month. The relief I felt after speaking to my doctor was amazing, it made me realise how anxious this whole work thing is making me. I am hoping to find a different job elsewhere (easier said...

You are not being paranoid at all - there are some very strange people out there and this sounds familiar to me, as I had a similar experience of facing someone again. It is likely that he is trying to make sure that you don't tell anyone. The bottom line here is, you need to be away from this...

I agree with you about the staff to child ratio in that particular situation. The worst part was being pulled up on my behavioural management as if I couldn't cope. The very next day the headteacher and deputy were all lovely. I was off sick with the flu and received daily calls and messages...

Thank you FridayJones, you put it simply and of course it makes sense to go back after the weekend. I was getting all worked up but actually there's a simple solution :rolleyes: your two cents really helped me be realistic about the situation :tup:

I work in a school supporting lessons in the classroom. We all have extra duties on top of that (apart from the class teachers). I was given a duty to clean the dinner hall, take dirty plates from the children and the teachers etc. and it is very fast paced as they have recently expanded the...

Well done for getting the transfer :) that is really good news! You did the right thing, there is no point in suffering in silence. The woman at your second job is just annoyed that you outted her for her behaviour, although she confronted you she knows full well that she is in the wrong. You...

Take time off to heal and get stronger, it is good that you are thinking ahead and you are managing your feelings. I think you are being professional and considerate by telling your boss in advance. She hasn't really got the right to be advising you because obviously she would prefer that you go...

No, you don't have to tell them anything in detail. What you have said should be enough and in fact, even that they don't have to know. If they are continually asking then they are pushing boundaries which is unprofessional. I never write on my application forms for jobs that I have PTSD or...

You are obviously very assertive and it sounds as though you are realising that you can control to an extent who you have in your circle:) Please try not to be disheartened. Yes, while it may seem that many people around you are not capable of expressing empathy or perhaps are not supportive...

My therapist suggested I face my fear and just open the door and try letting workmen in rather than waiting for my mum to be at home when they visited to carry out work. The thing is I experienced a sexual assault last summer and it has been incredibly difficult to be at home when workmen...

My therapist has been away for two weeks so I haven't had a session since that last one I talked about in this thread. You could be right, Hashi, maybe she was trying to get through the brave face - she didn't respond with a smile when I was smiling trying to hide my feelings, so she obviously...

Wow this therapist is messed up and maybe he is the one who needs therapy, it is awful how we put our pride to one side and even give a bit of trust to the therapist by even turning up to that first session only for it to be like that! I'm questioning my own therapist now and whether she is...

I have been having CBT one to one therapy since February with a trainee therapist. I have found the sessions ok, but compared to a voluntary organisation I visited before for therapy I have realised that this therapist is not quite so perceptive and therefore I am not so relaxed during sessions...

My therapist last week said to me "Well..you say life is ok now, but it's not is it?" I said, "What do you mean?" She said "Well, I think that you not letting the workmen in is avoidance and I must stress any avoidance is bad. Maybe you should try opening the door to them next time." :( I...

Hi Iditarod, Just thought I'd revive the thread and ask how your situation worked out? I hope it worked out for the best? :)

I am in the UK and obviously our system is different so I can't comment for sure on eligibility for that particular benefit you mentioned as I have not heard of it before but I can comment as someone who has applied for a disability benefit for PTSD. My advice would be to focus on any physical...

Interesting thread, I can relate to the exhaustion. Last week I had a panic attack it was something I was panicking about the night before that was due to happen the next day so I didn't get any sleep which probably made me feel worse the next day, more 'on edge' and nervy. That was mid-week and...