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I do now believe ptsd and cptsd are conditions which can be successfully managed or overcome on way or another. I definitely do not think it’s going to be easy or straightforward but I am going to get there, I am determined to do it x

Long conversations with a trusted person, cooler weather, lots of tea

My kind , nonjudgmental cousin to talk to who has made me countless cups of tea and food , clean clothes and a lovely warm bed to sleep in. Understanding that life always works out x

Thankyou. Me and my kids have been enmeshed in each others lives but it’s also a fractured family. I am trying to look at the positives so that the family will have clearer boundaries, that we all have our own lives. I think that will make it easier for my daughter to move on with her life...

Thankyou. The trauma that happened in January to top of all the trauma has meant that my adult children aren’t speaking to me, I have t seen my grandchildren for around a year now, I haven’t had anyone around me and spent most of the last 7 months alone in total denial I might not see my kids...

Today is the day I start sticking to sleep routines and hopefully make some progress in that area. It might also help me get on with a few jobs I need to do finish at home which I started before this roller coaster dip. It doesn’t help I’m still isolated after alienating everyone. I’m hopeful...

Reflection brings change

Hi, I haven’t had any therapy yet, I’m waiting for EDMR but I found that the more I meditated the more my nervous system is recalibrating itself. Once you become very aware of tension etc in the body, even a small uncomfortable sensation, the meditation helps so much and you can’t do too much...

Hi, Im so sorry you’ve had to go through all this on your own and glad you found this site is a great place to be 😊.I do think a lot of people say they have compassion for it but sadly I’ve found that when it comes down to it, some people don’t see it as a real illness just something you can “...

A stable home, a couple of friends who have always stood by me no matter what and a cup of tea

Thankyou that’s really helpful x

I think the gratitude exercises are really valuable. I notice that when I don’t do it, things deteriorate. I also think being able to come on here and talk about it with people who understand and have different perspectives is a god send. I make it a rule to never refuse any help, do...

It describes it perfectly Will my capacity for stress increase as time goes by or is that other people’s experience in recovery?

Yes it feels like a roller coaster and I think people who I am in touch with think I’ve made progress in a few areas so I must be alright now. They don’t get it. I actually feel like some of my family are sitting in judgement of me rather than understanding it’s cptsd. I am having take aways...

Sleep routine

@Susan Jane , You’re so right. It’s like everything has come to a stand still atm, but learning to let myself be is a valuable tool, Thankyou x I’m still on the healthy eating so will continue with that and my home will just have to wait until I’m ready to do it again. I do need to try to...

And yes, being present and noticing things is a good thing to do x

I watch a lot of self help stuff on YouTube and keep reminding myself about being grateful. I suppose when I feel this down it’s about remembering there is always tomorrow and I may feel differently again then. It’s probably just my body catching up with me. This week I did a lot of meditation...

Hi, I have cptsd and I am hoping with all my heart I can get through this and start to live a normal life again. I had done really well recently for a good few weeks then all of a sudden feel really down, have lost all routine and I’m struggling. I had lost weight, started sorting my home out...