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I have CPTSD. I felt like this too about the person in my life, but it was flawed, fearful, and ignorant logic on my part. I didnt want therapy. But now that I have it, I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have it, and I cannot see me healing without it. My therapist brings more to my...

I understand, but... the strong emotions coming from them are probably based in their strong love for you. If they didnt love you, Im not so sure their responses would be so big... You have to know that as much as your wifes illness is affecting the family, so is yours. PTSD makes us feel...

Raj, can you convince your family or at least your wife to participate in family counciling? I can't speak knowledgeably about your situation, but managing PTSD and your wifes bipolar might need professional intervention. You both have unique issues and I wonder how much both of your...

Distract yourself. Get away from where you are, go somewhere. Call a hotline... something to distract you. You're important. Don't follow through.

My pedo ex husband who hasn't paid child support so long that he is in arrears 20k is finally being brought to justice. Not on prior abuse charges because they don't have "enough evidence", but for his failure to support his child. It's something. I worked my butt off supporting myself and...

Hello, I'm so happy you joined us! I'm newer here too, but watched from the shadows for a while also so I relate. You are NEVER too old for ANYTHING. This place is absolutely wonderful. I can guarantee you that whatever you're struggling with, there is at the very least ONE person who can...

Part of you is recreating those past relationships and trying to resolve what you couldn't resolve. Find a therapist if you haven't got one and find out what it is about these relationships that drew you in and kept you. Dig deep and you will find answers and a therapist will help you with...

Yes!! Myers Briggs!! Kudos on bringing that point up... definitely reccommend it to everyone. It really helps you understand people and yourself. Nice post :)

I'm sorry that happened. I think you didn't have a good grasp on boundaries with this coworker. Certain kinds of people pick up on those lack of boundaries and abuse it. Sometimes those people just operate that way automatically, without any bad intent... just living out their issues on...

Thanks for the reply Eve :) Yeah... I just don't know if I'm seeing things wrong bc of my past and my issues, along with the fact that my family is absolutely cold and distant and not as communicative as his fam is. I don't know if my perceptions are accurate but they usually are in most...

I have a history of sexual abuse, and my ex husband sexually abused our child. The latter was a huge surprise and really shook up my perceptions. Just to preface. Anyway. I know I am hypervigilent and it's hugely about sex/sexual attraction/perversion/etc. I'm really struggling, privately...

He sounds like a total mind f-er. You're better off without it! Let him treat the next one like that, he sucks. Be strong because there's a man out there waiting for a girl like you... don't waste your time and upset on someone who doesnt deserve it. You've just got to know you're better...

What! How did I miss this post today?? Eve... this guy is trash trying to cast you into his role. DON'T buy it. DON'T waste another breath on someone willing to cast you down like this. Trauma or not, you're WORTH having someone who understands you (someone who tries even when they don't! )...

This is no doubt a really tough one...

Hm... idk... whattodowithhim is allowed an opinion and is speaking from personal experience. Yeah there's hurt in her posts. And I feel hurt for both these women. It might not be what people want to hear but she is allowed to speak her thoughts. She obviously has experience with infidelity...

I have to commend you, Songbird, on your forgiving and constructive attitude toward this entire ordeal you're facing. My heart hurts for you and I cannot imagine how this must feel for you... everytime I check into this post it just is upsetting as a fellow woman to imagine how you're getting...

:hug: I'm sorry you're suffering, I know how you are feeling! You recognize your triggers. You recognize your need for help. Recognize you can feel better, live better and that things will improve from here. Keep looking for a trauma fluent councilor... I see a lot of hope for you...

So many sweet and beautiful ways to show gratitude that you have given here, Tornadic Thoughts. Thank you for the awesome thoughts, I'm feeling inspired now :). Thank you so much for sharing

Same Feeling guilty and blessed

With the people who have been patient and caring toward you throughout the worst times of PTSD, how do you show appreciation and show them that you're really thankful for them? Besides saying thank you? Wanting to communicate appreciation toward the person in my life for everything they have...

Good luck I hope the best for you and your relationship

... wow. How are you supposed to get over this? His cheating is going to birth a lot of paranoia and suspicion... anytime he does anything you will now have a harsh emotional and mental response... this won't be over for a long time :(

Gotcha & definitely no prob. What do you do to cope with anxiety normally? Whenever I get into a fight with someone my internal and physical systems are off for days, sometimes a week or more, until I seem to level out somehow. Im sorry, I know how you feel and its very uncomfortable! PS if...

Honestly? I don't like his attitude toward mental health and dating... you are someone who has an illness she didn't ask for but tried to be upfront and honest about it. Whatever if it was too early to disclose your PTSD... the truth is the truth *whenever* you disclose it, so the ones who...

What is the fear related to?