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We only tried to install a safe place. I have a place already I know well and can visualise, but issue was I struggled with paying attention to my inner world and concentrating on tracking her fingers. We went into it being aware of my difficulties with dissociating during sessions. It's a...

Thanks :) I hadn't thought at all about physiotherapy route, so definitely worth bearing in mind :) My depersonalisation has been horrendous this week - I've burnt myself as put hand under boiling tap without realising.; burst blood vessels in finger so it was swollen and badly bruised with no...

Ahh thanks Luke, I really appreciate it :) I guess it's a start at least... Therapist wanted me to write him a letter/email but I feel it's not appropriate so I won't. X

Wow! Such powerful feelings & emotions, you brought me tottears. *hugs* xxx

Thanks. Therapy session again today was an hour spent with her telling me he needs to know *sigh*

*hugs* Sometimes distraction is a good thing. Good luck with your finals. I've spent time whilst off this week tidying my room... It makes me feel a lot better when my flat is tidy. Xxx

Hugs! Sounds like you've got a lot going on at the moment. Hang in there, it will get better. I was very ill on sertraline - caused acid reflux which has continued even now, nearly a year after stopping it...

*hugs* only1forme. I was signed off July last yr til January. I hated every second of it, but I could never have taught in hindsight. I was shocked at how well I got stuck back in when I went back. But am a very different teacher now - so much more confident. But sadly, colleagues have...

Rightkindofme... Every holiday I end up feeling low! Probably for being a whirlwind on fast forward during term time. I'm dreading the summer holidays.... Anna.. oh my, I couldn't hack this for a whole year... *huggles * I've tried to occupy myself by doing things today, even went out &...

*hugs * Try and catch sleep whenever you can. Xxx

Thanks maddog, some good advice. ;) I spoke to T about it, she's made me promise not to stay in bed all day and go putfor a walk, ootherwise I just make it worse, but it's so hard. I was so scared yest when I went out as no connection with the world, I was totally detached. This makes my...

I usually do a lot of crafting but I haven't this holiday. It doesn't help that am feeling low so don't have the motivation, and forget what makes me me and thus what I enjoy and defines me. I've cancelled meeting people this week as well because of this, which doesn't help. Even my man...

Really struggling this week. I'm a school teacher and just had a week off for half term. Hate where I'm currently working (got a new job for September) but am nothing without it, I just can't win. Usually I struggle during the holidays as I don't have my routine and usually end up feeling...

Thankyou so much Maddog, I appreciate it millions! :) It's so hard not to beat myself up - that's my default... urgh! My therapist put so much emphasis on me disclosing I can't help but feel like I failed and am inadequate... Hate it.

Yep, very familiar... I swing between hypersensitivity, where I am incredibly fearful of touch and ever the softest touch is agony and I'm in a lot of pain, to being completely physically numb. My body is incredibly strange and annoying. I'm working on it in therapy, but it's going to take...

My therapist is away on holiday from Wednesday. I'm dreading it :( I'm in contact with her daily, not quite sure how I'm going to cope for a whole week...

Hugs! I know that numbing feeling all too well. It's very disturbing isn't it? As already suggested, it could be depersonalisation I have a lot of difficulties with disconnection between my mind and body. When it's at its worst all you can do is keep yourself safe. X

*huggles* pathos - I used to have a friend who pulled out her hair. It's an incredibly hard cycle to break. Tif - sorry, BPD = Borderline. Xxx

Thanks for your reply :) My symptoms definitely get worse when my PTSD is at its worst :( First session of EMDR was a lot harder than I expected *sigh* I guess I'm just going to have to preserve! :(

Hugs! I can relate to the shakes a lot. Try not to fight it and just let it happen. Xxx

I failed :'( Today was supposed to be the day, but as with everything in my life, I failed... I tried, but obviously not enough... Had a lovely day with him at a local animal park, then he cooked me dinner. It was so nice to have company. Especially as I've been struggling a lot over the...

C = 'complex' caused from multiple traumas. It's not in dsm, but still used to mark the difference between one off events and the impact of multiple traumas. I also carry the BPD diagnosis, but my symptoms are a lot more controlled these days. Although the two overlap, they have very...

*huggles * You've taken the 1st step which is the hardest. Xxx

*huggles* I remember when I was 1st diagnosed just under a year ago I wad scared & confused. But it does get easier, I promise. I now understand what's happening to me a lot more - through coming here I've realised lots of my strange behaviours aren't uncommon. Makes me feel more 'normal...

Hug! Once again Tif, thanks for the wisdom ;) xxx