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I think the DES is shorter than 100 questions. Maybe the Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation, though that is longer.

She may have had good intentions, but I certainly wouldn't have found it helpful. Did you ask her to explain at the time?

I don't think it is organic, though it is worsening. Wouldn't something with a physical cause be more consistent, whereas this is intermittent? It is doubly frustrating, because the things I need maths for are the things I do to distract myself from all the PTSD turmoil.

My husband came to a session this week. He was going to be in the city, so I asked if he'd like to come, partly as a result of this thread. He was pleased to meet someone who we expect to be a major part of my life, and to feel included, as I rarely say anything about the sessions. I'd...

I'm heartily sick of being unable to calculate things. I used to do a numerate job, and I have statistics qualifications. A few weeks ago I needed 120 pieces for my patchwork, divided equally between 3 colours. Somehow I calculated that at 77 of each, and it wasn't until the next day I...

As I understand it, exposure therapy requires you to begin to approach the thing that causes the problem, then stay with it until your distress levels drop to a manageable level. You only move closer once the first stage is under control. How could you make your exposure to your cousin's...

I relate to your experience. I've had bad side effects with both SSRIs and SNRIs, and wouldn't risk any meds now. I'm much more stable off them. The only thing I will consider is a seven day course of the lowest dose sleeping pill when things are at their very worst, and even then I don't use...

Strange. It sounds as if his professional pride was hurt - not being as recovered as he wanted hurt his feelings.

Why do you work such long hours? Is it because you love your job, or because you need the money, or because you want to avoid being at home, or because you feel guilty if you don't work, or ...?

How did it go?

I had an MRI after a possible seizure. It didn't show anything significant and didn't affect my MH treatment.

When you buy a new laptop, but are afraid to turn it on becuse you might break it. When you can't watch The Blue Planet because there is too much jeopardy.

You survived!!! Well done

Have you told anyone at work? Sometimes talking helps, if you have a supportive colleague. Otherwise, I think this is a good time for chocolate. Don't blame yourself for feeling as you do. I'm sure you already know that your body is primed to react to minor things as if they were major, but for...

I think you did exactly the right thing. I once reported unattended luggage on the train. It turned out to belong to someone who was sitting nearby, and I started a grovelling apology, but the conductor stopped me, and said he was grateful I'd bothered, and that it could have saved our lives...

I'm so glad it went well. You are showing your commitment to this already, so I should think she was as pleased to see a new client you as you were.

Tell me more about it. What is the particular bit you feel you can't do?

Welcome. I think you have made admirable progress in only 6 months, and should be celebrating it, not feeling bad that not everything is fixed. I don't know if you have had treatment with the NHS, but I think they can foster the idea that everything will be fixed in a few sessions. It seems...

I don't think you can raise it with her, or with your manager, just over looks. It is too easy for her say that you have misinterpreted it. There is no way for us or you to be sure whether you are right about the way she looks at you or whether it is PTSD affecting the way you experience it. It...

Yes. It feels like a fight for survival. But I know that is because it was exactly that. My mind kept me alive by shutting off those events. I also know that today I'm not in that fight any more, it just feels like it. I know that I need to go back over the past and rebuild my reactions to it...

Yes, it links to a very strange assault associated with public transport, plus my fear of being trapped, plus an unwillingness to go out alone I see what you mean though about the difference between those fears based in PAST realities, compared with these PRESENT dangers. What I need to do is...

Yes, you are doing it, you can do it. You are acknowledging your feelings and then moving on through the day. Be proud of yourself.

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Yes, that is what I usually do, but that is because usually I'm trying to stop myself being unnecessarily vigilant. In this case, I thought there was a genuine risk, and I wanted to be aware of what was happening. Perhaps my standard rule, that I won't get off the bus, because then I'd be alone...

I've explained to myself repeatedly that the bus is not unsafe. Even when it takes a diversion without warning, even if one blew over (Five hurt after Storm Doris blows over a bus in Walton Highway near Wisbech - bus also thought to have hit lamp post). I have to get on the bus, so it is safe. I...