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Usually they open with ‘how are you’ and you recap your week and the highs and lows. Deconstruct moments that you were anxious, depressed, negative, etc. if it’s trauma therapy expect to be anxious and out of your comfort zone due to exposure therapies and talking through abuse. Slowly you’ll...

My therapist told me that I basically had to accept an apology that would never be real. My abusers were psychopaths with no ability to actually apologize. So I just accepted an apology without even being given one. Which was so hard to even picture at first. But let me help you picture it...

I used to have so much trouble with this too so believe me you are not alone. I have always been a big writer so what I did was write down what I wanted and slowly wrote how I could communicate this in a constructive clear way, practiced it on someone I trusted or with myself, and then just...

Churches and religious buildings Religious objects Rugs White beards Religious leaders in costume according to my religion, especially if the color of the fabric is white The smell of musky water Swimming

I’m applying to colleges and I got into one already! I never thought I’d live to 17 so honestly this is such a weird feeling haha :) But my tips are to just keep your head up and remind yourself that time passes and with each day comes more and more opportunities for you to better yourself. You...

I’m actually really impressed with how self aware you are about this, so props to you for having this awareness and insight. I’d say for you to begin rationally thinking over what will the effect be of this text you send. Also, think rationally about what situation this is. Pick it apart from a...

Believe me, I still look over my shoulder all the time. This isn’t weird at all. This is normal and is part of your normal response to such an abnormal circumstance you’ve unfortunately had to withstand (which I apologize for, by the way. You don’t deserve that.) You are ready to stop looking...

I only really tell close friends about it and close family members but some family and friends have no idea because I just don’t tell them.

This is absolutely heartbreaking. You were totally not responsible for what happened to you in the slightest. This person took advantage of your kindness and good will, and took this opportunity to really do awful horrible heinous things. You were a child. You were not liable for what happened...

It depends on if they get the correct treatment for them and how they respond (if they’re ready to accept it, if it fits into their ideologies or cognitive patterns, if they pursue it, etc) I took a while to become functional again because the first therapist I had used a style that legit did...

Oh god. I haven’t been on here in so long. Well, I’m a senior now... And I’m applying to colleges. I never thought I’d live to be 17, let alone to go to college. I’m so happy I have, but now that I’m here I feel scared for what’s next. But that’s okay because I’m not alone anymore. I have...

Hey guys, just an update. I’m on my way to the mall now to spend some time on myself. I’ve stuck by my plan of not going to homecoming. Yesterday I had a panic attack at school because of the hoco assembly and I need some time more than I did before. Thanks for all the help!

I definitely will! Thank you all for your help. Today wasn’t the best but now I got one problem out of the way. I really appreciate it.

I think i could ask a few friends to the mall if they aren’t going, or just make it a me day. Because a lot of them are going and I don’t wanna ruin it for them.

I mean, they still hang with my abusers even after I told them what happened. Maybe it’s best I don’t go. Thank you so much. I’ll try. :)

Hi! I want to go because my friends are going. It’s a stupid answer, I know, but that’s really the reason I wanna go. You’re right, I think it may be better I not go. I mean the sacrifice I’m making is bigger than the benefit it’ll reap.

Homecoming at school is this Saturday and I’m debating on whether or not I should go. My traumatic event happened last year’s homecoming, and the people who abused me are gonna go for sure. My friends still converse with these people. I’m not sure if I’m comfortable going. I don’t want to...

I really like those ideas! And I barely get any. Like 2-4 hours.

Hi! Mostly for hearing voices, paranoia, hyperarousal, and irritability. Also for preventing flashbacks if possible. I use listening to music, painting, drawing, going for a walk, drinking ice water, seeing how fast I can melt an ice cube, counting things, writing, screaming into a pillow...

Hi! I take Prazosin 2mg and honestly it's worked wonders. I can actually sleep at night without worrying about having nightmare after nightmare. I pair my Prazosin with 100 mg of Trazodone and now I sleep slightly more like a normal person.

I'm a sophomore in high school. I have CPTSD from being abused for basically half of my existing life. I was wondering if you guys had some coping skills i could possibly use while at school. Using the skills i use at home are sometimes not available for use when I am at school or in public places.

Hey @Nessa7 It's kind of a voice combo of three people, but it's kinda screwed up and demented sounding. They say things they said in the past and just other random weird things. So I'm not sure if it's flashbacks or hallucinations. Either way it's freaking me out.

Hey @digger. Yeah, I do have professionals I can talk to about this, thank god. I hear voices of my abusers and they usually come when I'm really stressed. Usually when I wake up at night I see people standing around me and I freak out lol. I have homocidal thoughts towards my family because I...

Do visual and auditory hallucinations and homocidal thoughts have anything to do with my CPTSD? I'm really confused as to whether these symptoms are stemming from that or not. No mean replies please, I'm actually very concerned.

That sounds like a great idea!!! I'll definitely try that. I already have a diffuser in my room but I barely use it lol. Thank you for your suggestions ❤️ I am working with a counselor. I'll take a look into those self help tools, thanks a lot for your suggestion! I think it'll help me figure...