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I'm loving these answers!! Love how our brains are so creative and though it's the same picture you've all seen/interpreted such different things... I love the zooming in and seeing the sea scape!! That's what I see too..
So, drum roll.... the answer is.....or rather the VERY IMPRESSIVE winner...
This is about my dad only not my mum...
My friend told me that I don't owe my dad anything and that the work here is for me to start slowly snipping away at the parental cords that binds us, as it's so unhealthy...
First, this never even occurred to me as an option. Second I absolutely DO...
I'm sorry you feel this way...I know loneliness can be one of the most crippling things we experience... you're not alone here, people understand where you're at... I'm just wondering if you can get some help with having to deal with your abusive parents at home... or just to talk through how...
Love that!
Favourite blanket was one I had as a very young infant.. patch work multiple colours (pastels) which had a silky elephant on it (wasn't silk but felt like it!!)... I took it every where and rubbed the elephant off with my thumb.. don't know where it is now but I can still feel the...
I'm gonna be honest... it's 3am here...I can't sleep.... my eyes and brain can't read a really long post... but I wanted to answer your title question (without having read your post - sorry I can't do that)..
Short answer is no, you're not a bad person for wanting to be numb... you're the...
I'm sorry your in this situation...I don't think, sadly, you're on your own in your experience... it's understandable you feel as you do with the overwhelm... keep going to your T and listening to your needs first.. this isn't a race so you have time... be gentle with yourself
Shrove Tuesday- also known as pancake day...I mean it's not technically a holiday... but lots of people tend to mark it here in the UK by obviously, making shed loads of pancakes 🥞 😋...
Favourite thing to wear and why....
Well done for getting through that, although I'm sorry you had to. You shouldn't have had to. Although it's super raw now, hopefully as time passes you'll see the relationship would not have done you good and likely caused more damage.
Be gentle with yourself
I've just read this post for the first time today... I'm so sorry @whiteraven ..I can relate and could actually feel some of those emotions you described going through all of this...I recognise so many of your family dynamics in my own and like you, I'm also the one who's been pushed out of my...
this is good... getting on the curiosity train is a good thing to do, because it's developing a side of you which remains as the '3rd person's perspective... less attached to the feelings and more focused on being analytical... reading others' feedback can be so very powerful, I agree...
I...
Well done for taking the jump...
That does sound really hard... I haven't read your whole thread, so I'm sorry if this has been discussed (ignore if so) but have you dared to try to imagine the idea of a relationship being an option for you?
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This sounds like the results of the effective...
This person isn't a safe therapist. I wouldn't go back at all. You don't have to explain yourself. I understand the feeling of taking something rather than nothing. But from what you've described the something you're taking is damaging. And imo nothing is better than that.
Really sorry you...
Regarding the whole definition thing of rape, it's quite complex! There are multiple definitions out there... when I was struggling to understand what my experiences were to be seen as, I did quite a bit of research to go into it in more depth... in the UK the definitions are a bit limited...
Just wanted to add that I agree with others here about it being a bit odd your therapist labeling your thoughts and feelings as odd and not understandable... I think it's VERY understandable given your experiences... and actually, if i were in your position, I may well feel that my T doesnt...
So, thank you so much again for being there... I have been feeling a scarily deep isolation...an aloneness which is paralysing when I'm in this state... having you respond and be there feels like being caught in the down fall...it's taken the edge off...
I'm going to try to get up now and get...
Nice! Yes, now you said it it is ringing some bells 🔔... seems like most days there's something to celebrate when it comes to drink, at least in England!!
I do love Mexican food...
I'm feeling quite battered and bruised both emotionally and physically... it was a strong one tonight and it scared me ... you're very kind
What will you do tonight after you've done dinner and tended to queen cat?
I love your stone connection ❤... I'm really drawn to the white one... what a great idea...
Yes they really do still do maypoles!! It's still a strong tradition from around where I'm from...
What about where you are? Where are you? The US?