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Constant tension Migraines No appetite The shakes, internally, like I'm constantly vibrating No sleep Flashbacks, sometimes so bad I check myself in the mirror to see if it was real and have visible injuries

I don't have any advice except this, don't blame yourself for your parents reactions. It is their choice to act the way they are and to withdraw from you and your children. My mother, step father and sisters all cut off contact with me 10 years ago because I could not tolerate his alcoholism...

I've been struggling for the last year to get myself back on a healthier lifestyle and your post really resonated. The yo-yo of motivation vs desire vs self shame for failing. I bought myself a fit bit last month and I have to say it's helped. I made my goal a simple one, to walk a little more...

Thank you all for you for your kinds words of support. On good days I can tell myself that I did my best and I can be kind, to me. Today isn't one of those. She's in full melt-down mode, her husband took off and hasn't talked to her in three days. She's been here, because she has nowhere else...

My daughter has fought depression for years. I didn't understand what it was until a few years ago, because I'd never even heard the clinical definition of depression until then. She used to cut herself, numb with pills, has been borderline for years. I had no idea what to do. The teachings that...

Trust and control are such hot buttons for myself. I trusted someone, gave up control of certain things to them and almost lost my life when they betrayed me. Now, I can't separate the two. I don't trust more than a few people currently in my life, and even those I'll never let control anything...

I had never had a therapist before the one I am with now, but I feel like I hit the jackpot. I specifically looked for someone who had experience with what I was trying to address - loss, depression and cults. An unusual mix, but I found her, and she's been amazing. She's been kind, tough...

I'm not sure that I can add much, except I understand what you mean and how frustrating those types of disabilities can be. I can't remember personal pronouns, i.e. people's names, especially in the context of books, movies, TV, sports, etc. Don't ask me to join your Trivial Pursuit game, 'cause...

Thank you, everyone, for your welcomes. That is definitely something that I noticed whilst lurking - how supportive and welcoming this group is. I hope that I will be able to add what little I can to that effort. :)

I've been lurking and reading these forums for months now. I've found so much information, from the articles to the frank conversations that have taken place, that have helped me. Today I took the leap and signed up. I started reading here because I was sort of seeing someone at the end of last...