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I'm sorry to hear it, @blackemerald1 - and seconding @scout, I'm sorry I can't do more to help.

I was very specifically responding to this statement: The OP doesn't say they experienced it as abuse, doesn't refer to discomfort, or internal conflict of any kind. The OP didn't include anything about their subjective experience except remembering that they didn't protest. You might be...

Hi @balazovavik - welcome. Sometimes it's helpful to consider these things in the context of your originating trauma. Do you mind my asking what led to your PTSD?

Everything you're describing could be explained as Major Depressive Disorder. I'm not saying that as a diagnosis - only to be very clear with you that "dissociation" has become a more common pop-psych concept, and with that there has been a rise of people believing they suffer from clinical...

@alexa4555 - I've moved your post into the supporter's area. I understand you're looking for responses from sufferers - and many sufferers on the forum read this area as well, so I'm sure you'll get responses here.

I get it. But really - he can't see clearly. All metal health problems will include some degree of this, an inability to perceive one's own experience with a neutral perspective. I mean, that's true for all human beings, to a certain extent - but the mental disorder (no matter what it is) has...

In my experience, love doesn't do shit for healing anything on the schizophrenia spectrum. Meds, yes. Then, sometimes words can work - but only when the individual wants to engage in treatment. What you're describing reminds me a lot of my brother, before he (eventually) became med-compliant...

How is your relationship with yourself, these days? It sounds like you're tending to go into hibernation when the friend isn't around. I'd strongly suggest some structure - introducing some regular activities into your daily schedule, things that you need to get done but also, things that you...

Welcome, @CoastMed - Glad you found us. This is a pretty common fear among those trying to recover from/live with PTSD. That doesn't mean it's not valid or real - just, you're not alone in this feeling. I still get this feeling, from time to time. I can promise you that the only way to find...

Good job, setting that boundary. Doing things to take care of your own emotional state - these are really important, and will make a difference, whether it's in this relationship or the next. This is all very valid, and totally understandable. I'm glad you can give yourself the space to share...

Hey, @sara2998 - just wanted to thank you for coming back and posting this ^^^. The parts I've bolded especially bear repeating. We see a lot of people come to this site with partial memories and present-day problems, trying to connect their own dots about where the problems are sourcing from...

Yes, that's what @Friday is saying. Yes. And bear in mind that not all therapists are qualified to offer a diagnosis; so, research what level of licensed mental health practitioner is qualified to diagnose (where you live). See someone who has the training and experience to help you. Also...

Since the OP was a guest, and the post is nearly four months old, it's unlikely they'll return to this thread. But @Bashmett - your post has clearly struck a nerve with some other members. That's not unusual, here. Like @DharmaGirl said - Is often just another way of saying ...which isn't...

Hi @Readingresearch - I've posted your request on the boards in the appropriate sub-forum. For anyone who is interested - The link will take you to a page saying "Start" - if you click through to the next page, you'll find an informed consent form with all the appropriate approvals & contact...

I get it. And I do think you're right about this technique and how it works. For myself, I find that there are two kinds of suicidal thinking...there's the kind I am not in control of, no matter how hard I might want to be in control of it - it's depression sinking me into hopelessness, and I...

That's a complicated situation, @Choosingjoy - a couple of things come to mind. One would be - have you considered family therapy, for all four of you? I'm bringing it up because often, it's an excellent way for an entire household to go through a learning curve together, on improving...

@CoolBreezeonahotday - when you refer to SI, are you talking about Self Injury, or Suicidal Ideation?

Hi @Sunny Arnold - just letting you know I've moved your thread into our Supporter's section. I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend leaving. How was the relationship prior to his PTSD diagnosis? And, was his traumatic event recent?

God, I'm sorry @EveHarrington - that just sounds really shitty, I'm guessing she has a reason (?) but yeah, I'd be upset too. Did she say what her reason was?

Welcome to the community, @Barb. If you have questions about using the forum or it's features, reach out via Contact us. Yeah - For anyone who used isolation as a maladaptive coping mechanism (I'm raising my hand to that), the pandemic was a very slippery slope backwards.

My first question would be - did the welfare check interrupt a suicidal action? Or, is it that you were moving mentally deeper and deeper into the very heavy ideation?

His story is a powerful one, and I think it illuminates the complexity and power of post-traumatic growth. Also, worth considering whether someone who did not have his background (or interests) would have been able to see things as he did. When I think of resilience, I think of the...

Just backing up @shimmerz here - even when you know yourself to typically have suicidal ideation - any increase of feelings of wanting to give up (hopelessness, any kind of suicidal thinking) should be taken seriously as a possible negative side effect. And it can be hard to notice - but it's...

I've had a similar experience. I'm so proud of you for being brave and noticing the awful feeling. There is often a point, when one is feeling very suicidal, where things stop seeming real - or, the feelings you're having about things become turned off, or numb. Just like you've said - and...

I think it's understandable, that you'd be upset and rattled by the experience. So IMO - no, not a drama queen. But this is clearly sticking very firm in your mind, and I'm wondering how you are thinking about dealing with this person in the future. It would be good to create a plan of what...