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    Addicted to Trauma?

    When I first started therapy..I was reading, writing,everything was about the trauma. You have to start limiting the amout of time spent and do other things...I still go through periods when I do this...5 years later but it is not nearly as bad.That was the advice from my cbt threapist...it worked.
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    Need Advice-Work in Drug Rehab with PTSD Patients

    I am not sure I full understand the situation..can you explain it more.
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    Do You Fear Or Obsess Over Intimacy When In A Relationship?

    In doing some thinking...when I am in a relationship..I cannot relax until that part is over...then I think it will be ok...no more touching for the rest of the night or whatever. I know this just cannot be normal. I have NO SEX DRIVE....NONE. Does anyone else experience this even after...
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    Cannot Believe I Am Even Considering This!!! Need Relationship Advice!!!

    I just laughed out loud Herc...I was just sitting here thinking the same thing!!! That is a great communication technique that I forgot..thank you 2quilt. Thank you for the advice Nicolette..makes alot of sense. I think the answer really is....I really do have a lot going on but I think I...
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    Cannot Believe I Am Even Considering This!!! Need Relationship Advice!!!

    Well no wonder I feel yucky and I am having way too much anxiety...moving and the person I have helping..I know wants to go out and has made some sexual references, not vulgar but I think I am starting to freak out again. It has been a couple of years since I attempted a new relationship...
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    I'm Feeling A Great Deal of Hope! Why?

    Great job Hope!!!!
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    Forum Nearly Four Years Old - Freaky

    Congratulations Anthony...that is truly amazing. As a two year member..I have met some very dear people..learned so much..let go of so much...been completely honest. I know I have healed alot...thank you!!
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    May Not Be Around Much The Next 6/8 Weeks

    Sorry to hear you are going through such a terrible time. I am not sure if they did an edidural anaesthetic or if they put her right under but anesthesia tends to make confusion in the elderly worse but it usually goes away. My heart goes out to you Herc....love one of those stupid...
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    Attempt To Take My Life Almost Succeeded

    Welcome..take one day at a time..read and write as much as you feel comfortable or strong enough to do.
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    Struggling; Thought I Had Left PTSD Behind

    Hi..welcome to the forum. I thought that I would have 10 cbt sessions and be healed..go back to work. It does not work that way..I find it is a daily struggle really...it it took a while to get diagnosed//I am sure it takes a while to feel better. It does get easier to deal with the symptoms but...
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    Well I Guess It must Have Been Meant To Be!!!!

    Thank You...I FINALLY have a little bit of peice, I think. Knowing that I am getting away from this freak neighbor (I will be able to go outside and also be inside and NOT feel like I am being watched) will have some support with my son and finally be in my own home again. I have never hated...
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    Well I Guess It must Have Been Meant To Be!!!!

    Get the keys tomorrow!!!!!!
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    May Not Be Around Much The Next 6/8 Weeks

    Herc..that is the same surgery my Mom had 6 years ago after her accident. One day at a time and as you always tell me keep breathing. They can give Vit K that helps to thicken the blood if she has been on thinners, I remember giving it in the hospital if someones blood levels were too low but...
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    Anthony & Nicolette's Wedding

    Great job Nicollette...some of those brides are some of the spoilest woman i have ever seen!
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    Has Anyone Gone Through A Safe Medical Detox???

    You think weaning is better???? Why???
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    Growing up With PTSD - Child Care Givers

    Welcome....there is so much here to read and learn.
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    Pulling Police Report, Photos and Interview - Have You Done Something Similar?

    i had to do this with my first crimianl injuries appt. It was hard to read all of the medical notes but it made the denial I had been using no longer useful. I burned all that info....unfortunately the ptsd hit me 10 years later. I then went back to criminal injuries and after having yet...
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    Has Anyone Gone Through A Safe Medical Detox???

    Thank you..thank you both. I did promise and I intend to keep that promise I just had to get everything in order as i explained with having someone take care of my son. It makes it hard with his disabilities and his need for sameness and now he will not have to leave the comfort and stability...
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    Has Anyone Gone Through A Safe Medical Detox???

    Due to this damn back injury..I have become "addicted", though my community support worker tells me I am "dependant" Either way I need to get off of them. The plan after I move is to go to a safe medical detox, like a 5 day and then follow up with outpatient group meetings. Has anyone ever done...
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    Trying To Let Go Of The Guilt....Having A Hard Time....Re...Moving In With My Mom!

    Thanmx everyone...and that comment made me laugh...way too cute, Marlene!!! She, my mother is not negative in the least. I have not seen her this excoted in a long time and it is nice to see her buy all new furniture and flooring and carpeting. she does seem happy....and she does keep saying...
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    Trying To Let Go Of The Guilt....Having A Hard Time....Re...Moving In With My Mom!

    I just pray that my mother is going to be ok in the basement!!!!!If it was big enough for my son and I, I would go down there but it is only big enough for one....
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    Trying To Let Go Of The Guilt....Having A Hard Time....Re...Moving In With My Mom!

    Thank you for your kind words Tlight...I really feel good that our relationship has really come full circle. What she did not provide for me as a teenager she is helping with now and that ensures stability for my son and his interest is on both of our minds as he will always need help and...
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    Trying To Let Go Of The Guilt....Having A Hard Time....Re...Moving In With My Mom!

    I just remembered something I wrote a lng time ago that I heard, I think on Dr. Phil...guilt implies intent.... well i have no intention of anything other than to live in a secure and safe home...My mother will eventually need me more (that is something..I just feel) and this home provides us...
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    What Are You Grateful For Today?

    I am grateful for the relationship with my mother that took over 20 years to get back.
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