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I had a good Christmas. My husbands grandfather of 97 years and 11 months died 2 weeks ago so it was a little sad for his side, but we cherished our time together. I bought my husband funny gifts knowing he would be sad. I got him Obama toilet paper. Made him laugh. His other Grandfather...

So I went to confession 1.5 weeks ago and confessed not trusting God with his plan for my life and suicidal attempts, thoughts etc. The priest was a psychologist too. He recommended doing small things for others and to try to not focus on my life. I already did a lot of volunteering but...

I can relate. I have seasonal friends for different periods in my life. I have never had a friend for more than a couple years. I seem to push them away. Don't know why.

I'd be interested in hearing about your victories. Way to go and take initiative in your treatment!

Wow! I am super sorry you had to experience this from someone who you should be supporting you. I honestly don't know what you should do, but I do want you to know that I care and believe you are not acting. PTSD is such a hard thing for people to grasp. Are financially able to move. Maybe...

I've had my fair share of bad therapists. I wrote one a letter and explained why her therapy made things worse. She responded with sincere care and appologized. She took my statements and suggestions to heart and I believed learned from them. A few years later she had to do an intake for my...

@sun seeker First of all thank you for your response (others too). I appreciate everyone's responses. They are helping me a lot. Second, I only visit my family at a few hours at a time and do my best to be grounded. I'm only aware of one other part being forward before, a dog part. I...

@The Albatross I like your profile picture. Did you draw it? What does it represent? Only share if comfortable.m I'm just a curious cat

Oh man, that stinks. Maybe get a twin bed so you don't have room to roll....lol. I wear depends too which helps absorb most of it. Luckily I don't have the issue every night either. Maybe twice a week. It would get expensive.

1. I'm hoping to get healthier. I have to have surgery. I want to use surgery as a kickstart to a healthier lifestyle. 2. After I'm healthier start preparing physically and financially to have a baby so in 2016 we can start trying. I'm 33 and getting older. 3. Return to Sheppard Pratt for...

This happens to me. I bought disposable puppy pads and lay on them. I doubled them up.. Also do you know those pads they put under patients in the hospital? They are cloth but very absorbant. I got those. If I wet one I put it in a garbage bag at the end of the week I throw them in the...

I'm tearing up reading this at excitement for you! I think it's progress. You are allowing yourself to feel good emotions. Although good, those are emotions we are not used too and can be both exciting and scary. Congrats on progress if that is what this turns out to be! I hope so!

Ghotiff I was wondering if that would happen. That would hurt so bad so maybe not telling them is a better idea. Thanks for your advice everyone. I'm going to think some more, but I don't want my family to minimize or hurt me.

Thank you for your responses. I'm hoping to start going to family reunions that are a week long at my fathers Lake House. With that said I'm sure I'll switch. My father was not a part of my abusive past. Actually I don't remember my childhood much. But what I do remember he and my mother...

FHi Everyone, I have been trying to figure out how to explain to my family about my ptsd/DID without scaring them. Especially the DID part? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

I too have this battle. I put shows and music on that is familiar to help, but I still lay there awake. I work 60-65 hours a week and still find it necessary to be constantly doing something. I do have PTSD/DID, but often wonder if there is a little bipolar in me. I go through these bad...

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Wow, THank you for sharing this. I plan on sitting down and doing this as well!!! I think some things that will make the list are: 1. Swinging on a swing set. I'm 35 years old and still love it. 2. People watching under a shade tree. 3. Walking a dog: Don't have one but know many that...

Hi, It's about 1500 dollars a day, but covered by most health insurance plans. They have scholarship and payment arrangements as well. I would call Amanda Cole if you are interested at all because she would be willing to work with you. Her number is online. Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Trauma...

I would say acceptance and true knowledge of PTSD/DID. THey are VERY consistent in their treatment of everyone and rules. Consistency is important in trauma survivors because many of us had very hectic lives. THey hire the best of the best mental health workers. Coping with Trauma and DID...

So I know how to respond, @Laura 2 are you a therapist? I will use the actual terms if so. The Nike motto "Just Do It" If you go tell Quinn I said hi. He is the sweetest nurse ever!

I gave each part a safe place to go to, then I created a meeting place thats safe for everyone. When I want to talk with a part I invite them to the meeting place and speak with them. I do this through journaling mostly. I have rules for the meeting place, no yelling, harming, etc. I only...

Hi Everyone, I just got back from Sheppard Pratt Trauma Disorders Unit in Towson, MD. It was a phenominal program. It is rated one of the top programs in the country. The doctor I had Dr. Loewenstein and Dr. Wait are the top doctors in the world for PTSD and DID. I learned a lot and am...

THank you everyone! I go in Tuesday (tomorrow) at 4.

Yeah I'm glad you told me about that so I can take drinks. Food sounds ok to me for what they give, but I will want something other than water.