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It's still really sore. So is my back sort of opposite of it below my right shoulder blade. I was in a car accident in October and my upper back was bugging me a lot in the last few days. Maybe from that. I've been to the ER twice in the past when I thought I was having a heart attack. I was...

I'm sorry you're going through this. I've been through something similar. It eventually ended. He just didn't want to give me anything more than fwb. I needed more. It's hard. I still struggle but I just try to let go. Good luck.

Welcome! You'll find a lot of support here. It helps knowing you aren't alone. Things didn't work out with me and my Marine, but I still like being on here for support. I'm a sufferer as well.

I don't think it's creepy. It's consensual and goes both ways. I don't see what's wrong with him knowing where you are. Like you said, you tell him anyway.

I always felt safest locked in the bathroom. I'd bring books and toys in there to play with. Now my safe space is my bed. I have very fuzzy plush sheets and blankets.

I do not like this. I am so tired of people being treated unfairly. Please see if there are any agencies that can help you.

I'm pansexual. Two of my engagements were with women. I'm currently dating men but that doesn't change my sexuality.

Writing is a good thing to do. I understand what you're going through. Being numb. It's very tempting to stay there where things don't hurt. But as you said things are still tearing you up inside. I don't have any wise words. Just an offer of support. You are not alone.

The advice about adding "for now" at the end of the statements is excellent. I'm going to try and use that. When I was in outpatient at the hospital they would have us mentally say the word STOP and then mentally say something positive to ourselves. It was very awkward and felt fake at first...

I've been very heart broken lately due to unrequited love with a fwb. I cried a LOT yesterday and actually felt my heart breaking. Today I'm feeling ok emotionally but my chest still aches. Have any of you had lingering soreness from anxiety chest pain? I feel like I'm sore from a work out...

It's expectations and what ifs. I totally get it. I'm sorry they don't understand. I wish I had some wise words but I don't. I'll be looking back here to see if there's any good ideas. Hang in there. Even if they're upset you are taking care of you and that is most important.

I was turned on to adult coloring books when I was in all day intensive outpatient at the hospital. I colored all day in group listening and contributing. It helped me stay present and focused on what was going on in group and not "wander off". I have a lot of books from Dover (this was...

Forgiving is something that happens. You can't MAKE yourself forgive someone. You can make yourself say the words but you can't make yourself feel them. It's up to when and if you forgive. I'd tell your friend that you understand she is trying to help but you aren't there yet and her going on...

You are not overreacting. Id be so offended and angry at that comment. I read a quote somewhere about... man, I tried to look it up and can't find it. Basically Telling someone they can't be sad because others had it worse than them is like telling someone they can't be happy because others...

I'm angry that my stupid PTSD is flaring up now that you couldn't be in a relationship with me. My PTSD was being managed and now it's back trying to control my life. I hate you PTSD.

I'm sure it's frustrating for you to have to take on all the chores. Of course you would be frustrated by that. It's not fair. But as a sufferer, somedays I can barely get out of bed. I can barely get up the energy to walk to the bathroom. Things that aren't immediately necessary for my...

Maybe you don't have to tell him. Maybe you could leave it out on the table or coffee table for him to see and hide in the bedroom. That's probably not helpful or healthy but it's what I'd be tempted to do.

I was being sexually harassed at work and didn't say anything. I moved to a different section so it stopped. He did the same thing to his new secretary and she told HR. She started getting retaliated against by the attorney (the harasser) The union rep knew he did the same thing to me and asked...

I hate online dating. Men are too pushy. Plus I think everyone is ugly. Shallow I know, but looks can be overcome by personality and what I like to call "the presence" but neither of those things come across online so there is really never anyone I want to talk to. It is quite painful when...

I don't have any wise words for you. I just want you to know you aren't alone. There are a lot of great people on here. And reading others stories helps me feel... Normal. I never feel normal. It's soothing. Hang in there, know you aren't alone and eventually you'll be able to get closer to the...

Thank you for your reply. It did lighten my heart a bit. I would feel so much better if I knew "why" he can't be with me. The idea that maybe it's not actually anything to do with me is a tiny bit of relief. But he has an ex gf that he was supposedly happy with. They still are friends and talk...

So I (PTSD from childhood abuse, rapes, sexual harassment at work etc) fell for my FWB of three months. He does not feel the same. He's a fellow PTSD sufferer (but his is combat related) and says he's just not capable of dating anyone right now. Even if he was capable I don't think he would be...

Thank you all for your input. I wrote him out a message last night but didn't send it. I figured I'd sleep on it and make sure I was really ready to send it. After a fitful night full of nightmares and lots of waking up very sad and reading your responses I sent it. Essentially I wasn't...

Thank you. I guess one of the main reasons I'm drawn to him is when I told him about me losing my shit...when my PTSD flared up and I wound up in intensive all day outpatient for a few months and was off work for two years he didn't judge me. Or worse pity me. He told me that he admired the...

I'll try to keep this short but will probably fail. My sufferer (fwb) called me and we talked again. Great talk, but then I was talking about my friend D***** (we used to date) and he was almost trying to talk me into giving D another chance. Weird. Made me feel bad. Then he talked more about...