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Yeah idk... Sounds like if he were "done" with you, it's because he's feeling like you're being resistant to help and he would be wasting his time. He sounds frustrated. Idk what med you take but he may have a solid point you weren't hearing.... what do you think? Is there something he...

BrynesT, I agree with how you've handled things. I do this stuff too and it's like a neurotic grab for control over something that is a really deeply threatening fear. That's all we see and feel in that triggered moment. I understand her side too because if my boyfriend said that to me, I'd...

Me too. Sounds like a lot of us.... theories, anyone? Is it a vulnerability issue, a trust issue, something else, a combo? Where does this problem with accepting help come from, why are we so helpful despite it?

I'm in a new state with my kiddo. Christmas coming up. We didn't have family in our home state and don't have any here either. Things haven't gone well in my relationship due to my cPTSD. I'm needing support from people who understand how I think and rearrange me lol. I can't believe how...

Her response SUCKED big time. But I don't see your T, who has your best interests at heart, truly wanting to say something that could be miscontrued as cruel or invalidating. I think she wanted you to feel strong and she communicated it in a really absent minded way. I don't think she meant to...

As you develop stronger trust in your T you may struggle less but I think anxiety will always have flair ups here and there. It's important to remind yourself that it's normal and will pass and that you're doing something loving and caring to yourself that will eventually pay off.

Is it fear of the unknown and the fact that you're newer to therapy? There may be some issues you're sensing on some level are going to be brought up in upcoming sessions and your body is just freaking out in some kind of anticipatory fight/flight defense. I get that way too and skipped almost a...

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I just focus on my child and how fun and happy it feels to be able to give her a decent Christmas. I'm lucky for that distraction. However, I'm always nagged with loneliness and disappointment and sadness because of the holiday too, so I understand. I just ignore it for another day as a...

Ugh... yes... PTSD is horribly selfish sometimes. I blew up at a funeral once. It's beyond crazy.

Oh my gosh. I can't imagine what you're going through right now but the lady is obviously very crazy... innnsaaane. I know you feel the police aren't on your side-- been there. I say keep documenting things and take pictures. Keep a small calendar and make notes about everything. Install...

I'm thinking its a combo of PTSD and being a vet. I'm not a vet but I have a high personal tolerance for pain and physical discomfort which i think is due to past trauma. I get really annoyed when people complain about being sick. Idk. When I'm sick or physically injured I don't really pay...

K guys well... maybe I'm crazy because I see myself in your gf. I knew the second you said she gave you her blessing that a fight was bound to happen; considering she was so adamantly against it to begin with. She might've talked herself into being cool with it, then those little monsters...

This got taken in a few different directions... unintentionally. Sorry to the OP. We like to pick apart intent and motive sometimes, especially when defending ourselves, our fellow sufferers, or in your case: potential sufferer. I wouldn't go back with her unless she agrees to therapy. None...

Another thing to add if I may... I stayed and came around longer than neccessary because I always hoped for that healthy love I didn't get. As though it would one day magically come. But people are limited and they have rheir problems too unfortunately

I know exactly how you feel from having first hand knowledge and experience with what you've described. I'm 30. I'm free from it. You're young. Life will change--*inevitably*. What you're experiencing is a codependence. It's scarier to think of breaking away than it actually is...

No exaggeration, but-- no one in my family would or could take care of my 7 year old; nor would I ever trust them to. I hope to find other reasons by the time she's grown. So far that's all I got

Wow. Quite the patient man you are... SPOT ON! Take care of yourself. Theres good advice here. Good luck to you.

I'm the one with PTSD in my relationship and what you've said here really touched me. You've made a perfect argument for the other side... i have to thank you and commend you for your bare honesty here. I don't know how you guys deal with us honestly. But your love, patience and understanding...

Q to self: Would I be bothered by, or care, if I never engaged with this person again? "Yes". I like something about them thats worth exploring. "No". I don't like them enough so yeah anyway moving on... I think it's more simple than you think ;)

Neverthesame that is so true. Truth hurts sometimes!

I really wish this was true. But as a quiet observer with yes some accurate hypervigilence (not always but in this case I think so), I unfortunately can't conclude that this hypothetical could be true for Michelle. She's got more of a manipulative spirit about her than anyone else in this ofc...

I feel like shes the type to completely deny it. Should I still address her first? What should I say? I'm not good at this stuff

Idk where I'm going with this but I need to vent and get some constructive advice from my friends here who understand cPTSD. I need you guys to snap me back into a correct mindset, if you will... (please!!). I don't know if I'm taking things too serious or what. So I work in an office of all...

Hypnosis?! What an evil ol.... *ahem* sorry. But honestly, it's repulsive actually. My heart hurts for you... she sounds really disturbed. I've been manipulated and known when someone was attempting to manipulate me, but never has it gone into hypnosis. It's bizarre. How often do you...