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I like the idea of the cue. I might bring that up in counseling when we go because she could probably help us find one that wouldn't irritate either of us :) Thanks

Does anyone suffer from internal anxiety? What I mean is where you don't show symptoms but feel them. My husband suffers from this. It is really hard to tell when he is anxious. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for how I can help him. He has been getting slightly better at...

Thank you for your advice on what to bring and expect. However, please don't assume I don't take my treatment seriously. I would like you to know that I have never taken my treatment lightly. I have always been very serious about it. I have survived death quite a few times and much abuse so...

You are not alone! Your post described how I feel quite frequently. I see my therapist 2 x per week and cherish those times because I feel like someone understands

I drink a lot of water. I'll be annoying the staff, but I'm sure they are used to it. What are the rooms like. You said twin bed right? Do they have anything other than a bed? My husband is giving me a hard time about going. He doesn't want to be alone. So I'm starting to have doubts...

Why do they lock the bathroom that's in your room? That's weird.

Wow, I would never hold it against them. I know at times I am not in control. I don't think I scream too much, but can understand why someone would. I can imagine that to be triggering for other patients though. Sounds like it was scarey all around for everyone. I assume people are not...

Wow! Thank you! The packing has been very helpful. I heard they built a new building. Were you in the new one? The Trauma Unit in the new one is A1. The admin coord. said that I will have my own room, I'm wondering if I'll have my own bathroom. Also, I'll be driving myself so I'm worried...

When I am "non compliant" on my meds I find myself not wanting to getting better. I start to feel sorry for myself and can't get out of my mood. I don't seem to mind being in the mood. Now that I am "compliant" I am still very depressed, but I have a desire to get better. I am looking for...

I have brought in pictures of my family. I also took my cats in (one at a time). We found that they were great for me staying grounded while in session.

If you don't mind I am going to be slightly direct but know it is out of love and concern. There is absolutely no way she can expect you to wait until you meet again for these memories to come back up. That is not how the mind works. THings will trigger them. You are not doing anything wrong...

I only live an hour away, so I plan to drive. THank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOu will be relieving a lot of anxiety for me.

Has anyone been to Sheppard Pratt? I am scheduled to go inpatient in a few weeks. I would love to hear about your experience. Thanks in advance.

I followed you because I love your picture! As for your therapist, it sounds as if she does not have a lot of trauma experience work. I would tell her how you feel and if you don't get a good result find a new therapist.

I too have had this happen. Except I usually don't fall back to sleep. I found sitting up or sleeping in the car helpful.