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    Welcome Suzetig And Sweetpea76 To Staff

    Welcome. Thank you for all of your effort!!!
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    I Feel Like I Just Can't

    You are taking a step being on here and that's good! Good you have determined that this sort of existence is not working for you meaning some circumstances need to change. Maybe make a list of your circumstances and pick an easy one to change. Found taking vitamins and drinking lots of water...
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    1001 Ways To Appear Functional (even Though You're Not)

    Blame your problems on being blonde and laugh!
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    Is It Me, Or Am I Going Insane?

    Hi welcome! Think you are normal!!! Stress does that! Love the tip from sheilakathy. We can all try to focus on positive; sometimes emotions can take us on a tailspin! Hope this forum helps you! You are not alone!
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    Sufferer Introduction

    Hi! Welcome to the forum!!! Hope you find the right therapist! I would find one that specializes in trauma or PTSD. I found others sometimes can't be as helpful as they'd like to.
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    1001 Ways To Appear Functional (even Though You're Not)

    Keep your cell phone to your ear so when you talk to yourself no one knows. Smile at everyone, when you smile the whole world smiles with you but when you cry you cry alone and hopefully the mind will follow the body The shower and getting ready like Simon said is the accomplishment Over...
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    1001 Ways To Appear Functional (even Though You're Not)

    Hahaha!!!! That nailed it!!!!!
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    Tir Therapy Experiences?

    Sorry I have no experience with that therapy but it sounds interesting. How does your former therapist know that's the only thing that will work for you?! You shouldn't be forced to do any kind of therapy you aren't comfortable with. Sounds like you needed more knowledge before jumping in to...
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    I Don't Know What To Say. I'm Bad At Threads

    Ed, Great job expressing your feelings! I also struggle daily with what I have lost cuz of this! It's awful! But we can't change the past only the present and the future. You make a difference every time you go on chat. Just working in the present for the future is enough while trying to...
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    What Have You Done To Empower Your Self Today?

    Tried to manage potential financial aid tried tried tried Paid phone bill Sent mail to my aunt Dog for drive Returned movies Sent info to health insurance so they will give me health insurance Fixed resume Grocery shopping Meeting Picked up hours for my boss Laundry Contacted licensing board to...
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    Medical Surgery Again

    I had that surgery and felt better after if that helps. I recommend to really work on breathing and grounding. My PTSD was triggered before the surgery with death and the excruciating pain along with breathing difficulties from needing the surgery. It is normal to feel anxious before a surgery...
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    Can Dissociation Happen Unwillingly?

    Sounds physically based to me. I would get a doctor or neurologist to further evaluate and take it from there. Sounds scary! Hope you get and feel better soon!!
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    What Bad Shit Have You Done - Daily, As it Comes To You, Your Past, Lets Be Honest

    Stepped on any and all cracks as a child to break my mother's back Stole pencils like going out of style Was a passenger in a high speed car chase as a teen and won Went swimming pool hopping as a teen Painted my cat to look like Pepe la pew as a child ...
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    Burning Mattress Help Needed...

    Love your writing!!!! No burning mattresses!!! The future awaits you!!!!!
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    Ptsd Worsening?

    Did get a lot of it!!!
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    My husband died today

    Glad you have support. Love doesn't die and maybe you can meet him in your dreams. I meet lost loved ones there and with every shooting star. Your love for each other remains with each of you surpassing the boundaries of death.
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    I'm Done

    So wish you felt better!!! I've been there too many times and my heart goes out to you. If I could wrap a warm blanket around you and give you hot chocolate. I'd tell you it's your friends loss to not have you around and I'm sure they still think of you and if they don't they weren't the right...
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    Emdr: After The Session

    I recently had a bad experience after EMDR; dissociated to what felt like another planet! Had a lot of somatic memories and pain and had a problem catching my breath. Kept telling myself it was just a difficult session and that it would pass. Used grounding and safe place and the next day was a...
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    Sufferer My Intro

    Glad you are here; can relate to the child dying as I did pediatrics and ER peds for years. It's not easy and traumatizing but all you can do is all you can do. Glad you met someone special and are moving forward in your career. And now you are here healing. You sound responsible and hope...
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