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Berlinda, I'm so sorry, this sounds so hard and painful. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship and they are incredibly painful and really do trash your self-worth. Are you still in that relationship? Towards the end, when I knew I was getting out (just tried to desperately find a flat to...

Thanks so much Gia :)! They are really annoying, they just make you feel crazy! I think it's that I start feeling anxious about having them and then it spins in to the whole "you're losing your mind", line of thinking. Think you're right, best to distract yourself :).

Hey everyone, When your anxiety kicks in - do you start feeling more paranoid? I'm not talking like delusional paranoia, but just like 'run of the mill'. For example, when I feel anxious, I'm more prone to think something like "these people are talking about me". Or for example, a therapy...

I wish I could edit my post, but what I wanted to say was that I think it could help you more to take the time to be kind and compassionate to yourself rather than to figure out what he meant or not :). I know that's a completely normal and rational impulse (i had it with my ex, not a PTSD...

Hi Jen!! Oh my god, yes - I totally relate!! When a guy shows an interest, I'm like a prickly hedgehog, i just want to yell get the f*ck away from me. I feel really aggressive and on guard - and I'm not much of and aggressive person. At the moment, this guy keeps expressing for us to hang out...

Hi Barefoot, yes!! I'm not sure how it ended up here, oh well :)!

The thing is though everyone is different. So we all have PTSD, but that doesn't mean everyone with PTSD will mean the same thing when they speak or think the same things or want the same things. If I said this, I'd mean I was done, end of discussion. Sorry if this is blunt, but I think you...

That's awesome @Berlinda! Sounds like you are getting so much out of it, that's awesome :)! Yes, for sure - I find it makes me happier too :) - definitely a nice contrast as you say :)! I also like that it kind of just allows an open space for things to be as they are, rather than getting...

Hi guys, I've been trapped in a bitch of a flashback today, it's the horrible feeling of heartbreak - an intense pain in the heart. I find it hard to deal with when it arises, I tried some other methods, but nothing was really soothing it. So I gave this meditation a go, it's called Soften...

Are you in the UK? Thought so by the mention of the £! Found one :D!! Link Removed So tempted to buy it, but torn between this and putting the money in my therapy pot :p :)

Hi @tobunika :), that's okay - no problem, I just wanted to understand for definite what you meant. I'm sorry that it's so hard for you guys, you do such an amazing job of taking care of us. Sometimes we can't always express how much it means to us, I know i am so grateful for the love and...

So many of us here have felt very similarly, and we have dragged ourselves out of it and are now in a much better place (or are on our way there). Take tie to learn how other people have done this by reading the forum, research the hell out of your disorder and treatment options, and then bit by...

Reminds me of one of my favourite quotes, "You cannot protect yourself from sadness, without protecting yourself from happiness." :)

Hey Berlinda ^_^! That's awesome, I'm so happy you are getting a lot out of it :)! I really love these practices as well, I agree that they do just allow you to kind of learn to be content with life, it's so nice where you're used to suffering. The people I know who meditate and practice these...

What do you mean by the last comment :)?

Hi Diamondbug :)! Sorry that you are struggling. Maybe it would help to just give yourself time, if you're not ready yet, you're not ready yet: it doesn't mean you never will be. It's hard, but try not to push yourself or get frustrated with yourself, there's a part of you that is acting out of...

Yeah, come to think of it, I had it before without all the terror, that was a new addition a year or so later.

I know this isn't for everyone, but I recently got a punchbag to box. I'm a pint-sized woman, and I love it. Really energising to just beat up a punchbag, it feels really empowering. It's also a great, healthy vent for anger, that just builds up otherwise. I think it's my new favourite exercise...

Hi @Berlinda :). I meditate too, on and off for about 4 or 5 years now. Meditation is wonderful, and eastern philosophy is wonderful too. It's very intelligent psychology of the mind, and practice of wellbeing. I was reading this excellent book the other day and it was saying how standard...

Try Headspace, it's brilliant. They have a basic breathing meditation, as well as one's on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, compassion, and an SOS one for panic attacks :). No bells, just super chilled guy narrating it :) :P.

Haha! Don't worry you'll get there :P! Baby steps lol :)!

I do too :). I take a while to feel comfortable around people, and if you are negative or something, then I won't feel comfortable at all, I need space for myself and can be sensitive. It is something that can get better though :). The main things I try and deal with, are trying to understand...

This is awesome Jay!!! Good job! It's so hard to be plant based, I'm trying my hardest but find it hard to get enough calories and get cravings, but I feel really good on it - just such a struggle to do it!

Don't say sorry lovely :), I posted LOADS when my anxiety was really bad too. We have all been where you are. Keeping posting if it helps you feel better.