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Hello @AnnieMae, Wow! You are really going through it. You have been abused in such a way that it damages the very core of who you are. You lived long enough under abuse to become dependant on your abuser to define you and give you self confidence. Now that you are out of the abuse, it seems...

Happy Thanksgiving week to all, I know it can sometimes be hard to find things to feel thankful for when our trauma has us feeling like walking death. Just the same, I hope you find something to be thankful for this week and someone to share it with. If you can't find anyone else, then share...

Sometimes we can seek more, sometimes we just take what we can get, sometimes we have to wait while the ones we love figure things out.

This strikes me as being very honorable and a key to maintaining your relationship even if at levels that are subpar, at least for now.

@RussellSue, thank you for your encouraging words. I always benefit from hearing of people such as yourself who are making progress toward ends they never thought possible. Since this morning, my mood and thoughts have changed drastically. I've gone from feeling utterly dark and hopeless to...

@RussellSue, you were indeed lucky with Benzos! Maybe now you are paying for it with Lithium?!? What ever the case, I'm sorry you are having such a tough run with Lithium. Withdrawal sucks! I'm glad you can look forward to work. That's a positive. I hope your last stretch of dose reduction...

Hiya @Digz, Ouch! I'm sorry to hear of your distress. Did a student literally slap you?!? If so, that's more than being triggered! That's abuse response. Ugh! You will go back to feeling that on top of the world feeling again. Maybe not right away, but you'll get there. Hopefully you can...

Hello friend, So sorry to hear of your anxiety that has increased to extreme and constant. Anxiety sucks and can be debilitating. I know. I've been 100% Disabled by it myself for 3 years. It sucks. Like others have mentioned, there are some meds that help some people. There are some...

Thanks for the reply and the chuckle about you not knowing anything about your body you've lived in all your life.😁 I'm glad you found some things that work for you. Buspirone does nothing for me. VA won't do testosterone or LDN. Right now I'm taking some supplements and otc lithium orotate...

Lol Lol regarding the incident in the grocery store. Sometimes laughter (or acting out) really is the best medicine. Withdrawal can be hell! Ever tried to come off benzos? If you want some horror stories, head over to bezo buddies dot com. We're talking months to YEARS of the most...

Anyone else find that Absolutely NO MEDS HELP?!? This is my second bout with PTSD that was diagnosed as MDD the first time around. Both times, I tried practically every med in the book, and then some. Most of the them made me feel exponentially worse or had horrific side effects. One...

I'm sorry you've been in the pits. That is the worst place to be. And you are there for one of the most painful reasons, an abuser who should be a nurturer. Big hug! You deserve it. You have every right to be angry. Anger is not evil. It is an emotion that lets us know we've been wronged...

You are really going through it! Sometimes our struggle is do hard. It's hard to imagine anyone else is going through anything similar, let alone many people. I am glad you found some relief. Hang in there. It does get better. I groped in utter darkness with no breaks for 6 entire...

You are often sure that you are losing your mind though your therapist insists PTSD doesn't do that to people.

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How horrible that you grew up with parents that both rejected you. They should have been the ones showing you what love and acceptance looks like. You have suffered a great loss and it is right for you to be angry. I say let it out in a constructive way that doesn't harm others. It's ok to...

Hello friend, How horrible that your mom, who should be one of the sources of unconditional love in your life, has always hated you. That has to weigh on you in a way that hurts like crazy. It cuts to the very core of who you are. PTSD sucks. It robs us of life and defiles the very essence of...

W Wow! What great feedback. I'm glad that YOU are coping well. In the end that's the only element that you can manage it be in control of. Ultimately your sister has to come to terms with her life on her terms. I'm no therapist, but what I've heard from you of your sister sounds similar to...

What you shared is NOT too much. Maybe it's not enough. We care and will listen. A lot of good folks here will share their life and wisdom with you. Keep pouring out your heart. Get angry. You've lost a lot. Much of your life has been ripped away from you. People have treated you in ways...

Being where you are right now totally sucks. Life is miserable and seems absolutely hopeless and not worth continuing. Pointless. Not only pointless, but do incredibly painful that you can't even express your anguish in words. I can relate. I was there for 6 long, white-knuckling it years. I...

Hi @MattieT, I'm very sorry to hear of your dilemma. PTSD presents one of the most difficult struggles a person can face, as a sufferer or as a supporter. You are both in for a long, rough road. That is the necessary bad news. The good news is that while difficult, it is not impossible to...

Hello @Survivor3, Glad to make your acquaintance. So sorry about your abuse, trauma, and misfortune! It's shocking to hear how many times you've nearly died. Like yourself, I got into drinking alcohol a few times in my life. First from age 14 to age 26. I was pretty much a non-addicted...

I remember as a kid always swapping sob stories with new friends. That seems to be how we got to know each other. It's almost like we were in a competition to see who had the worst history. In the end it didn't matter who's story reigned supreme; what mattered was that through the process we...

Woo hoo! Congrats. You took on a big challenge and reaped the benefits. Way to go. Keep up the good work!

Wow, @lil_fighter, you are in a tough situation. Moving back in with parents is hardly ever easy or ideal. PTSD can only make it more challenging. I feel for you. You said, "I'm just wondering if women who experience domestic violence and never have relationships again are less likely to...