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Yes! Congrats on your success- an accomplishment for you, and inspiration for me. Keep up the great work!

Also, can you tell me the name of that test or how I can ask my neurologist for it? It sounds like something everyone should have done! Thanks

I've taken Lamictal for many years, first as an anticonvulsant, then later, as a mood stabilizer after being diagnosed BPD and then, after losing my left arm as neuropathic relief. Talk about getting your money's worth out of something! Seriously, though, I have taken generic Lamictal, a.k.a...

Regarding the epilepsy symptoms that you mentioned, I developed seizures 40 years ago, at age 10. It coincided with the time my father really started coming down on me in terms of discipline his way – emotional abuse, and physical abuse without leaving bruises, e.g. hair pulling, and so on. My...

An oldie but goodie that's pretty low-key is Phenomenon... Not knowing how you see life in general, it may not change your perspective much, but it does leave some poignant unanswered questions. I believe in angels and also in the idea that our mental energy can manifest itself in positive ways...

How insightful-despite your need to distance yourself from the chaos in your childhood home, you still have the mindfulness to keep the best interests of your son in mind. You're an exceptional person in my book, and your son is lucky to have you as his mom. Just think: if/when he has kids...

You know, I think I know how you feel. Even though I've taken on the role of family scapegoat since separating from everyone's toxicity 25 years ago, i'm largely OK with it. I don't think people in general like to be misunderstood, including myself. There is a part of me that will probably...

I sure will-am traveling back to my home state (which I could always hope to say is "Peace!") but today it's just Colorado. Making plans for mid-March, when I'm back home again. Will try to stay on board more until then-thanks for your encouraging words... :-)

Thank you again for your encouragement – I most certainly will stay in touch on how things go, hopefully soon.

Your last sentence is a healthy one to live by-all you can ever do is the best you can with what you have at any given time...

Sorry for the delay. 0-: Yes, if you haven't picked the right app for you yet, it allows you to also graph your responses to get an idea of the fluctuations on a daily basis. Very satisfied with it.

I've found the almost intuitive insights in a book called I Thought it Was Always Me – But It Isn't, by Brene Brown (sounds like Renée, but with a "B") helpful in understanding this better myself.

Hi Mori, I began responding to you this morning from the borderline personality disorder or perspective – BPD – but found I was writing a future-length novel instead. I stepped away to clear my head and just got back to it now – thank you for bearing with me. Here's the short version of my...

Crying in front of others is, if anything a show of strength. We may be vulnerable, or feel vulnerable when doing so, but I always remember that, as humans, we're both thinking AND feeling beings. Just as reaching out to hug someone is-and may always be-difficult for me, there will likewise...

No, I feel this sometimes, too. Usually, it's after having had the chance to personally share ptsd experiences with someone, as in a combat vet I recently spoke with. It really does feel exhausting and, except for my dog's touch, I can't bear feeling anything else. The only R&R I find is a...

Welcome to this forum-your bravery and determination to continue finding resolution in approaching this challenge is a continuing challenge for me, too, and an inspiration. I can relate to the scapegoating, and not figuring it out until it's effects have permeated my life. t's always...

Yes, I have been using the mood tracker app for several days now. Forget how I found it but glad you brought it up here. (I think I googled it). It allows me lots of space to enter notes, which I need due to my poor memory and is simple enough to use. You can customize it, though I have not...

I completely agree with you on this. Both my parents had (still have) mental illness issues to deal with; dad is a borderline, and mom is a narcissistic sociopath. Learning to make friends while growing up in an environment constantly embroiled in a power struggle was never an option. At...

Hi, Astrid, Here's my 2 cents on memory and CPTSD. Like you, I consistently have intermittent memory problems, both short and long term. But most of the questions I have about my memory loss involve not just past trauma, but head injuries I sustained during risky behaviors I engaged in...

Yep, I've dealt with this for decades, no kidding. For most of that time, I thought the world around me was wrong, that I was the normal one. Then, by a fluke encounter with a therapist, I was diagnosed with BPD. Suddenly, things made sense, but that didn't change decades of my borderline...

Best wishes to you!

Congrats on your latest " little victories!" and for knowing your boundaries when it comes to friends. And I'm willing to bet the Uber drivers will be happy to know it, too- hee hee!

Hi Arkathos, and happy birthday! There's no such thing as TMI on this forum. It takes guts to share your story as so many others here seem comfortable doing. That said, for now your best bet for support right this moment might be to keep in touch with others here- including myself! - who have...

That's right- no harm, no foul, just peace of mind for you to know you can - and will do it.

I totally agree with this – I will remember to create a safety net for myself when I finally get the courage to begin EMDR. I have contacted hotlines before, but left with little more than a recommendation to check myself into a hospital. It seemed to completely defeat the point of the "Peer...