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I have this problem all the time. Its something I struggle a lot with, actually. I used to clean to keep myself busy but sometimes that wouldn't even help. Now I just sort of shut down and sleep in my spare time, which doesn't help much because now all I want to do is hide in my bed. It simply...

A very good way of explaining PTSD... Not just to those who don't understand PTSD but also to me...

A schedule has definitely helped with my anxiety. I didn't see how it would at first but it definitely helps calm me down. The only issue I have is that I was told 'go to bed at a certain time and wake up at a certain time'. Well... considering my high anxiety with going to sleep, getting to...

I remember getting dressed up for my cousins wedding. I picked out the nicest outfit, had lost a few pounds beforehand, got my hair cut, dyed and styled, etc. I was looking great. I knew I did... I looked in the mirror and for the first time in a long time, I thought I looked pretty. But that...

I have always believed that someone must be ready to get help in order for help to work. I don't believe that therapy will work if someone is being pushed into going to see someone. However, where does that line belong? If someone isn't ready to talk to a therapist yet or ready to get help but...

Every year the "Kids Help Phone" has a walk to raise money. Last year I participated with a couple friends and my goofy puppy who has now become the mascot! I need help thinking of a team name for our team. Last year, (considering we're all kinda goofy ourselves :crazy:) our team name was 'Team...

Wow! These are all really great! Manic

JusticeAndMercy, First off, I'd like to say that I love your choice of username! Secondly, welcome to the forum! You will most definitely find a lot of support here. There are many of us who have been through very similar experiences. There is also a lot of information on the forum. I hope...

Welcome to the forum! Thank you for sharing some of your story with us. I hope you find what you need hear and start your healing, both physically and mentally. We're all here for support. Manic

That sounds like a really good grounding technique! I might try that... Thanks! Manic

Dissociation is more of a late response to a trigger, personally. I also seem to dissociate a lot easier when I am tired but when I dissociate I don't want to sleep which just makes things worse. I know that there's no switch to just turn it off but I wish there was a way I could prevent it. It...

Mmmm. Yes. Its not fair. Try, I definitely agree with you! Hehe. I work a retail job and a regular customer claims that he is a vet and is suffering from PTSD so he should get certain things for free, special deals, etc. Another customer heard this man demanding these things and claiming he...

I have a very hard time with dissociation. I dissociate very strongly and very often. I'm curious to know if anyone has ever found a way to stop dissociation when you feel as if you are going to. One time, I felt that I was going to dissociate and immediately turned on a song that I listen to...

Good question... I think about this sometimes but I've had PTSD since I was a young child. But I do sit and think about it..... What would I be like now if I had never been abused? Its a question that can't be answered but in a way, I'm glad I've gone through what I've gone through. I've seen...

I completely agree. Exposing yourself to these things are important but there is a line. If you are not ready to expose yourself to something and you really force yourself to, that can sometimes only make things worse. When you're ready, I believe it is important to expose yourself to certain...

Hmmm sounds good! Manic

Hey hun, I'm sorry you aren't feeling better yet! I wrote very clearly on my Christmas list to Santa that all I want for Christmas is for you to get better. Then I wrote to him again and asked him to give me that gift early this year! He better hurry up and make it happen.... :poke: Take care...

I'll definitely try to be there! Sounds cool! Manic

Great thread! And that sounds like a truely amazing moment. It's adorable. :Hug_emoticon: I know the ones you're talking about for sure... My best friend and I were talking about some things that were really personal. My anxiety was bad that day and getting worse talking about the subject but I...

Well heck.... How can I not make a thread to show you how much support you have? I apologize about my mistake though! I misunderstood and thought you were in the hospital. Sorry if I worried anyone more than they already are! >.< Take care of yourself, Nicky. Happy one month! You've only been...

Nicky31 has come down with swine flu and is in the hospital.... She has told me she can continue to read posts on her phone but it's hard to post. I still wanted to make this thread for her as I know how much she's supported a lot of us recently. I hoped this thread would help get her through...

I never thought of that... Definitely makes me think... I appreciate everyone's support. I tend to feel guilty that I'm still here because I had attempted suicide before but I was found and hospitalized. I'm glad to hear that I'm not a horrible friend because I don't remember the dates... It...

When I was a teen, I had a group of friends. We were almost always together and were all very close. We connected and stuck by each other because we were all being abused. There were about 10 of us in this group. To this day, only 3 of us are still alive. One of them that passed was my partner...

Welcome Patrish :hello: I hope you find what you need here. There is a lot of information and understanding. We understand how hard it is and can be. I hope and wish you peace and healing and hope that when you're ready, you can share you're story. Welcome. Manic

Hello Joi! You came to the right place. There's so much support, information and understanding here. I hope you can find what you need here and when you're ready, share your story. Manic