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I would tell him that you "watched the entire documentary." It seems like he's concerned that you wouldn't watch the entire thing. There are a lot of different reasons that he might be worried about that, and I wouldn't try to dig into them with him right away. I agree with asking him if he...

If you're having some success with popsicles, maybe shaved ice would be a good next step.

I've read through all of your posts, and I'm still confused. Why are you separatig your finances? Has she directly said anything about moving out or separating? What does being on a "short leash" mean?

Prazosin? That's true, and you are going to have a really hard time finding something that addresses nightmares that won't lower your blood pressure. It isn't really the first choice for treating anxiety, though. It would be unusual for it to be prescribed to someone with GAD that doesn't...

Thank you for making this thread. It gave me the push to put the time in to really look for an eye doctor that I actually like instead of settling for one that I don't completely distrust.

For me, the first step was to just start writing things down even if it didn't seem "right." There have been a lot of scribbles on napkins. Sometimes I would make a connection once I was focusing on it and putting my thoughts on paper, but I would also find myself having things occur to me...

I"m sorry, @FauxLiz. It will be okay. You should still feel proud of making it so long without SH, because it is still an accomplishment. Don't beat yourself up for this. Giving in once doesn't mean that you won't be able to get back on track. You don't want to let your brain use this as...

I also have GAD and Panic Disorder along with PTSD, but I first developed Panic Disorder during my trauma. I do feel like different symptoms are worse at different times and that things will interact in weird ways. This is confusing to me, because a lot of medications for anxiety increase...

If you are still close to her supporters, I don't think it would inappropriate to bring up your concerns to them. Having been in the supporter position and also being in the position to have had to have a lot of conversations about the mental health of other people, it can be very helpful...

I hate those first real conversations with mental health professionals. I think it's great that you made a plan for your evening, and I hope it goes well. I would hope that he said that because he saw that you were distressed and did not want to say something that might accidentally make...

I use brisk walks, but I don't try to walk all of the energy out. There's a church with a meditation area located conveniently to where I like having panic attacks. I'll take a brisk walk there. I'll do a few quick circles around the yard. Then, I'll start going gradually slower. If I can't...

I've been dreaming that I'm with a group of people and we all start having PTSD symptoms. Usually it is dissociation, but I have also had panic attack ones. I think it is because I have been experiencing an increase of symptoms and other health issues and feeling like the people in my life...

I can get through an eye exam with xanax. Without a xanax, I can't manage to complete most of the tests that they want to do. I try to pay attention to how they react when I mention that I have PTSD, because it can give me a good idea of what will happen if I do start panicking. If they seem...

It gets easier the longer you do it. When I started it, I only had a few things that stood out to me as obvious triggers. Spending more time focusing on my mental state made it easier for me to notice changes.

I've experienced all kinds of strange things when starting with body scans and progressing into other meditation techniques. I think it would be helpful to talk to your therapist about what you experienced. Even if an attempt doesn't have the results you want, you can still learn something...

I think a diagnosis is a big thing to not agree with your therapist about. Have you ever gotten a formal psychiatric evaluation? Even if you do not want to try medication, it can be very helpful to get their perspective about what your diagnosis may be. I took a peak at your introduction...

Do you own more than one shirt? He's always wearing what seems like the same shirt. It isn't a neutral color, so it's very noticable. He's worn what seems like the same shirt to every appointment for months. He's also wearing it every time I've ran into him in the building while there to see...

The symptoms of toxicity and having too little are kind of similar, so it might be worth looking into if you're hunting for information. I think it might be hard to find something about toxicity, because it is kind of difficult to get too much. People have different sensitivity levels and can...

Personally, I'd look into bilateral stimulation instead of self-EMDR. Bilateral stimulation has better material available. Additionally, the material you find is more likely to be made by a trained professional. Now, bilateral stimulation is being used to treat anxiety generally. Self-EMDR...

Have you looked into anything dealing with codependency? There's a lot of things that you've said in this thread that is setting off warning alarm bells with me, but it really shows in the bit I quoted. How your partner responds to the end of your relationship is up to him. You cannot remain...

What exactly is her literacy level? I'm very confused that you mentioned that you plan on primarily comunicating with her over e-mail, since that would imply that she is at least literate enough to communicate effectively only through writing. I feel like a lot of the suggestions so far might...

I keep my hair a little bit above my shoulders. I usually cut it myself. My hair grows really unevenly and it's curly, so I don't think that paying for a trim is worth it. I do go and get some layers put in every so often. I think my hair's texture looks best at that length. It gets tangled...

I had an appointment to sign up for psychological testing the day after the 4th of July. It was the first appointment in the morning, so it was about 10 AM when I was done filling out the paperwork and was brought back into the office. They have a set up that was different than anything that...

This is very accurate. I would also add calling people. Last week was actually an easier week for me because of the holiday, but I still had appointments three days. One of those appointments was hours long. I also spent two hours yesterday just trying to schedule one test for next week.

I think that when you're starting with a new therapist is a good time to start the process. Your new t can start writing their notes with a disability application in mind. Maybe you could print this out and bring it with you? It is really best to start as soon as you are able to. I don't...