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Thank you so much. I appreciate the gentle hugs and concern.💙

Thank you for the additional hugs, even though you said thanks wasn't necessary. It's very kind of you. Your timing is perfect as I am now facing a new medical challenge: severe nausea , feeling like I am going to vomit and actually throwing up twice in one day early on. Prior tests...

Thank you. I just noticed your message now. Sorry for appreciating so late.

I woke up sad this morning, sad about my health over the past four years. I've been feeling bad about feeling sad. I don't like feeling sad. That's why I am always in bed, my safe zone and refuge for years when I was sad or anxious. Just a little ago I came to the realization that the sadness...

Before I enjoyed them and did them happily with no avoidance or anhedonia. It puzzles me why favored activities are targeted. I just now had a major breakthrough as I watched "Inside Out." Watching DVD's was an activity I avoided/lost interest in. This viewing was the first in a year. I recently...

I am the same way: it could be worse. I call it looking for the silver lining. I spent six weeks in March and April in a physical rehab center for a spinal stenosis fall. There were stroke victims including my roommate with the bent arm. One guy was so bad and he shook that he had to be...

I appreciate your message and advice.

You're welcome, and thank you.

I just want to wish everyone-a great weekend. Thank you for your support and advice. My prayers and thoughts are with us all as we travel the healing road of trauma/PTSD,

I just want to wish everyone--not just in this section but throughout the whole forum--a great weekend. Thank you for your support and advice. My prayers and thoughts are with us all as we travel the healing road of trauma/PTSD,

Thank you so much, especially the hugs. Right back you.

Thank you! I like your thin ice analogy. You're right about mourning. I mourn the loss of the past four years and what my life has become. I realize this is natural and part of the healing process.

I woke up this morning not sad or bitter, and with the urgency to stay in bed much less! I actually want to do stuff around the apartment today! I accept emotional healing will be a roller coaster and take time. I will push my emotions and abilities to get out of bed and do things as best as I...

I woke up sad just now because I wish I could do more, especially around the apartment. Instead I am in bed, my safe zone. I counteracted it with self-compassion and self-understanding: I am healing from trauma, and there will be happy and sad moments--it's all part of the healing process, I...

Thank you so much! 👍

Yes, because the sadness, bitterness or anhedonia is so strong. For years my bed/rest/sleep as been my go-to refuge.

Thank you. Surprisingly I woke up happy this morning. How do I dismantle it? When I feel sad or bitter I end up in bed, my safe zone.

I find it frustrating not knowing the cause, more so for the anxiety than the depression. I end up in my safe zone, my bed, after doing just about anything. It could be an inside activity like preparing lunch or an outside one like going to the supermarket. "I can't wait to get back into bed" is...

I am sorry for what you--for what everyone--has gone through, I accept the rollercoaster as part of the healing process. I've heard it said to do something and let your emotions follow. I have trouble with this, having the emotions come in second to the activity. Thanks again.

I feel and experience a lot of what you're going through, Thank you for your helpful insight.

I woke up this morning not feeling the usual morning sadness (even though I want to back to my safe zone, my bed).. But now I am starting to feel bitter. I guess an emotional rollercoaster is part of the healing process, right?

Thank you! Yes I agree that radical acceptance and mindfulness, especially its components of self-compassion and self-understanding, are great therapy tools! Love that fries analogy, lol. Me too. Like right now I wake up sad about the trauma and its physical, emotional, and mental impact on my...

Thank you. Thanks for sharing. I believe the nausea and vomiting were the results of the the trauma's depression (nausea and vomiting are symptoms of depression and anxiety), and part of the healing process. On Tuesday I made a huge step in healing through acceptance, as opposed to disliking the...

Thank you! Sorry for the delay in responding to you. I was sick in bed with nausea and vomiting. Thank you for the link!. Sorry for the delay in responding to you. I was sick in bed with nausea and vomiting.

Yes, anhedonia is terrible and a joy/time robber. Thank you for sharing your helpful info! My NP this week upped the daily Fluoxetine to 60 mg. In conjunction with your behavioral activation, I am considering setting small attainable goals to totally/partially/at least attempt to do something I...