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I think allowing the feelings of anger is a necessary part of healing from trauma, it's how to safely and appropritately express that anger that is the difficult part. Therapy is the best choice for dealing with all emotions. If therapy is not an option then there will be people here who will...

Hi Jellybeans, I'm so glad you are okay and you came back :) It's good to remember that when we have these feelings of despair, we know they will pass. If you are thinking of a therapist, it's worth trying to find one who specializes or has experience in trauma and PTSD. Really glad you...

Hi there, Welcome to the PTSD Forum :) I'm sorry for what you went through and I'm very glad you survived. I hope you find the forum helpful, lots of great advice, support and information here. Shellbell

Big hugs to all who need one today ((((((hugs)))))).

Hi Nicole, Welcome to the PTSD Forum :) I am really sorry you and your husband and family have been through this terrible accidental car tragedy and the immense stress of your daughter having cancer. Such a massive amount of stress to cope with for you all. These are indeed life changing...

Hi Tom, Welcome to the PTSD Forum :) The other site is My Combat PTSD and I can see the link to that at the bottom of this page :) Both sites great for understanding, support and advice and I hope you find this one as helpful as I do. Take your time exploring the sites. Shellbell

My T last night said I have gotten worse (and I agree) since going on Efexor, so thinks I should talk to my pdoc about changing it back to Seroquel. Can't quit Efexor cold turkey, or at least you shouldn't, so I'm guessing if pdoc agrees, I'll have to come off it slowly? That should interesting!

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Jellybeans, firstly I just want to say I know how you feel, I have been there myself and I know how much it hurts. I don't know you but I hope it's okay to send you a hug :hug: You are doing well stopping yourself and reaching out on here. I'm so glad you have. When having suicidal...

Sues, I am SO glad you got the RTO! I'm not surprised you are tired, it's been a very rough stressful week for you. I hope you will be able to sleep a bit better now. But, keep being careful and staying safe. Hugs :hug:

Hi TLL, Welcome to the PTSD Forum :) I am so sorry for all you have gone and continue to go through. There are many here who relate to how you feel, me being one of them. This forum is a nice, safe place to gain support, advice and help on your healing journey. I hope you find it as...

My Ms Brain (I'm off men atm, so my brain is female ;)) is not letting me have it any other way, dissociation being her protection strategy of choice :rolleyes: Ah only on this Forum would I let these feelings be known lol :eek: :) :whistling: :x3: Funny how I can say more here than I can...

You and I have so much in common. And yes, coming out of denial is horrendous. It does feel exactly like mourning the illusion that I was 'normal' when no-one ever thought that anyway. I've always had people call me things like 'kooky' and 'special' - people like me and think I'm nice etc, but...

I think you should start a thread about it. And I will support you all the way :hug: I hope you don't have a huge crash to start back at T, but I understand what you mean about it being our minds way of saying - okay enoughs enough, I need help and now. My super productive self is well gone...

I am worried about you avoiding T and isolating. Big hugs Abstract :hug: I hope you will be ready to have more T when the time is right. I think if I had T before this year, I would have done exactly the same as you, refuse to talk about it, denied any of it affected me and pretty much got...

Thank you Abstract :hug: No, I've never had T for the trauma stuff before. I did have a few sessions of counselling at the end of my first marriage in my 20's. But as soon as my past came up, I was out of there, never to return. I avoided, minimised at all costs, was in denial a long long...

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Bill, I really relate to what you have said. I don't use the phrase 'forgiveness' anymore, it's too confusing and had too many understandable negative and emotive connotations. I think as well though there is a time and place for the anger to be allowed and to feel the hurt caused. But, I...

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Ms Spock, I wish you luck, and some peace with what you are having to deal with. Big hugs :hug:

I feel exactly the same.

Hugs ((((((Ayesha)))))). I am worried about you in the car and I hope you have been driving safely. You deserve to be safe and cared for by others, and yourself.

Thank you for sharing some of your journey Gizmo, I really appreciate that. I'm not glad that your journey has been so hard for you, but very glad it has been one that has moving towards and gaining healing and I think for many of us, it is an ongoing long road. I am very glad your memories...

Thank you Trinomial, a lot of what you said I relate to. Especially the depression, and hopelessness and feeling too broken to be fixed, which I am increasingly feeling. I'm only at the start of T and only recently acknowledging my trauma's and their affects, so I hope to be able to reach a...

This morning I feel exhausted after my T session last night, but relieved a little that I was able to tell my T how badly I am doing. She was so validating of what I'm going through and was really lovely.