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It's almost like people tell you when you have a newborn. Sleep when you can get it. Easier said than done but I find just lightening up on yourself and realizing the waking early is just a symptom of your illness and dealing with it the way that works for you best is helpful for me. Sometimes...
Sounds so familiar to me. I know how frustrating and scary it is. Like you want so badly to be able to do the normal every day things you used to take for granted, but then here it comes...anxiety and fear, terror, physical symptoms that you probably don't see coming and would give about...
Thank you for your response! It never ceases to amaze me how many kind folks like yourself are out there going through this nightmare but still willing to help another. I have done a little of the grounding in the past , but you've encouraged me to be a little more persistent with it and I thank...
This whole dissociation thing is the hardest thing to deal with for me. Its downright terrifying. I hate to say misery loves company but I am so grateful to hear other people go through this phenomenon as well. I personally haven't had the color aspect of it but I'm sure its frightening just...
Thank you for your comment. The robbery was definetly the beginning for me, however the death of my mother and problems with family I believed exacerbated my condition. Along with that, I ended up losing my job at the bank. It has been a series of bad events that really came together and...
I can relate exactly to what you are feeling! Before the armed robbery I was victim of occurred I was very independent, sociable, and loved getting out and going places. Now I have to talk myself into doing so and when I do attempt it I almost always end up having a full blown panic attack and...
Came across this forum while researching PTSD and hoping it helps me to have a support system who really understands the symptoms. I was recently diagnosed by my Dr and therapist after I pretty much completely had a break down about 6 weeks ago. The previous 12 months had been tough ones but I...