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Hi everyone, I forgot to post an introduction. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so! I was diagnosed with PTSD and various anxieties 15 years ago due to sexual assault by strangers about 20 years ago. I was pronounced "in remission" ten years ago, but I seem to be having a bit of...

1, Hope the dog is okay (she was 3/4 of the way underneath the bed, weighs 120 lbs, panicked, and stood up, picking up the bed by the side board -- after a half second of shock at her weight lifting prowess, I caught the corner and lifted the rest of the way for her) 2. Anxiety and paranoia are...

I just started kickboxing this year, and will be moving in to start Brazilian jiu jitsu in a month or so. I highly recommend finding a class or a professional, as you can really hurt yourself with both boxing and kickboxing.. I tip-toed into kickboxing, as I was nervous about how I would...

I seem to go in cycles on a set time frame and end up changing jobs every three-ish years -- been a pattern for the last 20 years. I am on my own, so the only source of income is me, and I have no choice but to work, like many of us here. I am currently working extremely hard with the...

Conquered social anxiety by going to the big kickboxing class - even while knowing that my "safe" instructor is out of town. Then did my hour of walking as "prescribed" by the T.

Thanks, Ragdoll -- it's just such a weird situation. The three parties are all in agreement that this is going to be great for me in all kinds of ways, but somehow there's a legality and right now I feel like a mediator between the other two parties, trying to broker a deal. I'm just...

It was just curiosity on my part. I'll take this thread down in a few, I certainly didn't want to start anything or get anyone upset. I just have no experience with this and am having a hard time processing it. Oh and thank you EveH and Ragdoll Circus -- I appreciate your opinions and your help.

Well it's a moot point because a therapist can't sign a release -- and even if it's a psychiatric release, it's still requires a medical release by an MD. It does sound odd, but I know it's not malicious on their part, and definitely caution not discrimination, and possibly a stigma involved...

You mean their caution? Protecting the gym, protecting the instructor, and (as the instructor said) in a way protecting me.

Wow really!? I just thought they were having an over-abundence of caution!

Thanks for all the quick replies -- appreciate it! I didn't explain myself very well. I already signed the standard indemnification language for the regular gym contract. This is the gym asking for an additional release from the therapist because I have PTSD. I wanted to make sure my...

I'm curious if anyone else does BJJ here as I'm looking to start as a means to relieve anxiety and be more social, and anecdotal evidence is showing how much it helps folks with PTSD. My instructor and my LCW are eager for me to start. The gym owner wants me to sign a release but I've never...