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I look forward to getting to the point where the delay isn't occurring. I too avoid drama in my life as much as possible. That's one reason this relationship came to a screeching halt since I didn't want to get further sucked into a bunch of BS but the emotional aftermath was tough. It gives me...

Feedback and at the time, needed to get it out.

Today and this week for that matter have been difficult. I've had the beginnings of a migraine for the last few days which I originally contributed to trigger points in my neck although during today's commute home, I started crying and processing the break-up from my latest relationship. I've...

Killashandra, I strongly commend you for your insight, self reflection, and honesty with yourself. In your earlier post, you acknowledged how much your behavior is hurting those you are close to and you're inquiring how to get help...you are on the road to recovery. It's tough stuff but...

I don't think it's crazy at all. Your brain's trying to make sense of a tremendous loss of something both emotionally and rationally. Your perception of what you knew to be concrete in your life is drastically different now. Once you are ready and able to process the trauma, those experiences...

Welcome, I have also struggled with having an image of "being together" yet have often suffered in silence. Sometimes I think of how I present myself to the world and have told myself cynically, "if they only knew what I'm feeling inside". I have a couple of close friends who over time I've...

Welcome to the forum, The symptoms you are experiencing are completely normal considering all you've been through. I can't even imagine losing a new baby and your mom in such a close time period. There is lots of support within this forum although I wouldn't give up on trying to find a good...

I also have sensitivity to sound and even being in the prescense of too many electronics. My head feels heavy, I get dizzy, and nauscious. Most of my physical tension is felt in my neck. When I get over tired, my lower back aches terribly. I've learned to listen to my body and when feeling "off"...

Even though it's an unpleasant emotion, it's good you are feeling. A couple of things I've tried are throwing ice cubes at a wood board outside. The 2nd being throwing raw eggs against something that can get messy (I drove out to an area w/o traffic). The sound and visual is cathartic & not...

I'm glad you're taking steps to heal and I can only imagine how difficult it must be. When encountering this in some of my dating relationships, I began learning more about it. It was noted that it's very difficult to treat and that often times, a person will start therapy though won't go...

Now that you mention it, I hadn't associated it with flash backs although there may have been a connection. Sometimes I would just cry from feeling deeply sad and other times I was able to connect it to what I was feeling sad about. I can remember it being connected to flooding of memories and...

It's hard to describe, it was like a tingling / mild burning sensation. It definitely felt neurological rather than related to dryness or allergies.

Either a physical warning or trauma related. The sensation started relatively soon after the trauma and once my brain started piecing together what had happened.

When I first started healing after my assault, I experienced a strange tingling sensation behind and within my nose every time I had emotions that were building up. It became my body's way of warning me I was about to have a crying spell and it never failed - either later that day or the...

Thank you for posting the link on the stress cup. I've seen it mentioned several times throughout the forum, though it was helpful seeing it as a visual. :)

Glad you're here and welcome. I can related in that it's a very different experience helping others in their recovery than when we are experiencing a loved one who is suffering. The angle at which we offer support varies in that we can't be their therapist though we can provide emotional...

Hello BlueDragon, Welcome! You're fortunate to have the supports of friends in your presence. I agree in that there are a lot of therapy services available for individuals who can't afford private pay. There are also resources to accommodate irregular work hours. Sometimes medical...

I have wondered if there's an element of citizens being desensitized to his lack of insight, inappropriate behaviors, comments, and demeanor. It seems it could also be an indication of a huge decline in our nations values when people have become tolerant of someone who bullies and doesn't have...

Hi Sara! Welcome to the forum. I also work in a helping profession like yourself and suffer from anxiety related to PTSD. It's an ongoing challenge though learning to manage it is doable. It's interesting being on both sides of the coin as helpers and suffers. This forum has been really...

It sounds like your therapist was able to help you see outside of yourself. When we're in that space of wanting to take our life, it's as though in that moment(s), nothing else matters. Did they attempt to help you see this rationale when you were suicidal or were you in a different mental...

I can't relate entirely although can empathize from a father / daughter perspective. I've observed my father's passive aggressive tendencies throughout my life and seen what it's done to my mother. My parents are now divorced and their generation didn't seek outside help. Had it been...

Welcome to the forum! I agree with others in that this is a very supportive place and the information provided is priceless. I have also chosen not to have a a Face Book account and haven't due to a former abusive relationship. Despite the security features, haven't wanted to risk it...

Welcome! Thank you for your service & your honesty in the effects your exposure to trauma has had on you. I can only imagine when you're in the field being exposed day in & day out, self care & time to decompress is difficult to achieve. Glad you've reached out for treatment & to the forum :)

Welcome Bravebird, When starting therapy, it's definitely normal for things to get worse before they get better - just be persistent. You came to the right place for additional support! :)

Casey_03, I have read similar material about the information you presented and have had my share of abusive relationships. I have found that as I've healed, I've continued to attract similar partners though I'm recognizing the signs and getting out earlier than in the past. I have read...