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    Feeling Very Anxious And Not Sure Why

    Today I am extremely restless and anxious for some unknown reason. I saw my psychiatrist on Monday and I was feeling pretty good . I have no idea if my not seeing my therapist (different person) and having no contact is a factor. I just found out he has been sick for 2 weeks now. I was worried...
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    God I Hate Stupid Family Drama It Triggers Me So Bad

    oh that is right I was too upset and forgot. Thank you for that reminder.
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    God I Hate Stupid Family Drama It Triggers Me So Bad

    Oh I will be moving but not for another 6 years. That is when my fiance and I planned to get married after all my kids are 18. My ex who is a huge trigger well he is really difficult I mean he will not sign the kids' passport forms because he thinks if I take just one I will not return. I am...
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    God I Hate Stupid Family Drama It Triggers Me So Bad

    Ok I am so ready to scream. I was on my Facebook that was a big mistake. One of my brother who always is drama posted this : "Some bastard comes at me with a knife and tries to kill me. The damn cops don't care and arrested me, the whole thing got me thinking and I realized how alone I really...
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    Why i got a dog to be my service dog

    I had to take baby steps and really push myself. First i walked her to the end of the block did this for a week. I just kept pushing myself to where I am walking her for 45 mins. When in public it is a comfort just having her. I did get her a service dog in training vest and have had many people...
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    Why i got a dog to be my service dog

    Why do I have a dog that is going to be a service dog? What will she do for me that a human can not? These are a couple of the questions I get asked and they are very good questions. Before getting Jellybean I did tell a couple people when i was having a panic attack and they did not know how...
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    Still Waiting For Things To Go Wrong

    My fiance is the real deal and he has proven it over and over. He told me from the beginning my kids come first which shocked me as I have never been told that. If there is an issue with me going to visit him he told we will figure it out he will come see me instead as he does not want to risk...
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    Still Waiting For Things To Go Wrong

    I have not had the greatest track record for relationships until now. My First boyfriend was in high school and he cheated on me with a "friend" of mine. Years later I was horrified to find out he was sexually abusing kids when we were dating. I then met my abusive ex husband we were together...
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    My mom and brother are part of my support team as I call them they have been there through a lot of the trauma I suffered. My brother in question dropped out of high school and he was 16 so he could care for my mom since none us other sibling were in a position where we could not. Mom at the...
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    *update* My brother talked to me last night told me about his talk with his friend. He flat out told him that his actions were unacceptable. He also told his friend that he has no right to do what he did , apparently the way this friend responded to Jellybean was how he would handle his own...
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    I Am Tired Of People Treating Me Like I Am A Monster

    I now know I am not alone and as you said because of the shootings lately and the shooters are labelled as mentally ill we are considered unstable too which is sad. Wish people were more understanding.
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    I Am Tired Of People Treating Me Like I Am A Monster

    I have had more experiences then I care to count with people who are suppose to be professionals acting unprofessional. I am tired of people treating me like I am a horrible monster when they find out I have PTSD,depression and anxiety. I am not going to recount them all but I will write about...
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    What Would You Do In This Situation

    Yesterday was a pretty good day until last night. I was asked by my ex's sister via Facebook to inform my ex's dad that his brother is not doing well and might not live past the summer. She did not want to contact her dad as she wants nothing to do with him and neither do I. He was abusive to...
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    Is It Excusable For A Therapist To Not Discuss The Patient's Memories If There Are Too Many?

    I have been seeing my therapist since 2008 and I am now getting a bit comfortable talking about what happened to me. I am grateful that my therapist did not push my like the others I have had over the years and I have been in therapy since I was 17 so 20 years. I will share my experience where...
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    Animals are sure an amazing therapeutic tool. Before needing a service dog I used to volunteer with a horse riding group called Little Bits that is a therapy riding group for people with disabilities and I saw so many miracles. I have had Jellybean now for 2 months and already have started to...
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    I am needing Jellybean to be my mobility dog but I have to wait until she is about 2. So for now she is just my emotional support dog.
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    She is a mix . She is a Kuvasz, Maremmma Sheepdog and Australian Shepard. Usually she is pretty calm at times I am amazed at how laid back she is for being 4 months but she is still a puppy and will make mistakes.
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    I am back now from Jellybean's puppy class. I asked my youngest son who witnesses the incident if she nipped at him in a playful way or did she just jump on him. I only saw from the corner of my eye him smacking her. My son told me she was just jumping on him. I am going to have a talk with him...
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    Intrusive Thoughts Of Horrible Images?

    I seem to think the worse is going to happen. I often find myself thinking horrible and twisted things are happening. I hate myself when I start to think such dark thoughts.
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    ok I am calmer now getting ready for Jellybean's finally puppy class at Petsmart til next month. I am going to have a chat with my brother about his friend. I am not sure if she nipped him playfully, I know she jumped up on him but what i saw was him smacking her. I have zero tolerance for...
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    Oh I will have a talk with him when I am more calm and i would have had her in another room if I had known they were coming over. Well lesson learned
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    I Am So Mad Right Now

    I just want to scream. I was on the phone taking an important call when my brother and his friend showed up. I did not mind them coming over but I had little warning. Jellybean who is my service dog in training got very excited to see my brother and his friend. She is only 4 months so still...
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    I Can't Even Talk Right Now

    Oh good, I am in a tough situation myself and trying to find a solution . There are a few a church who are allergic to dogs and would get violently ill so I told. I am working with my Bishop to find a solution. Oh yea I found it useful I looked up in google what to when confronted - Service Dog...
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    I Can't Even Talk Right Now

    I hope things work out for you it is not easy being around people who trigger you and you know they do. My ex husband is a big one for me. Is there someone you trust to leave Bristol for your appointments until you are allowed to take her with you. I would also suggest your T look up the...
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    Nightmares Are Back

    I want to train Jellybean to wake me up but at the moment she thinks I am playing but will keep at it. I have contacted a trainer so will work with her. Lol I sent the trainer a long list of what tasks I need Jellybean to do. Oh no I have not tried the candle yet will have to try that. Thank you...
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