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I work with dogs, and I can guarantee you this is not true. And I definitely hear the pain being expressed in this thread. There are certain groups of the human race that trigger the shit out of me and I get pretty irrational pretty damn quick, and it’s not all entirely undeserved. But…men are...

Welcome to the forum, @Ravenclaw50 😊 With all the hypervigilance stuff that goes on with having ptsd, noisy neighbours can be particularly stressful. Finding ways to empty out that stress cup, as often and effectively as possible, has been absolutely critical to my own sanity when living in...

Welcome to the community, Charlee😊

Maybe instead of trying therapy again, you could reframe that as seeing someone who could help you how to have more meaningful and rewarding relationships?

So, maybe have a crack at the Sheriff’s office classes and see how you go? If you don’t like the class, the other attendees, or even the instructors, may have ideas about where else you could try. A lot of christian based activities won’t necessarily involve any proselytising, depending on the...

Try not to get lost down the “I can’t because” rabbit hole. That’s depression, and as persuasive as it may seem, it’s not the truth. Free options can be found anywhere from community bulletin boards at the grocery store to online communities where you can dip your toe in. This idea? Is a...

This is fair. The entire situation is tragic - there is no good outcome for you or your mum. I’ve had to watch folks go through this stage of life, and it’s awful. 10 years ago, the expectation would have been the same for me. That out of the 4 kids in our family, I would be the one to carry...

Yeah, definitely. Loads of them. And there’s a lot of music I listen to that I associate with things that are just neutral associations, neither good nor bad.

That’s definitely overthinking it for me personally. An MJ song comes on the radio and my brain makes a near-instant association with the allegations of pedophilia against him. Just like when I see a punnet of blueberries in the supermarket, my brain makes a near-instant association with modern...

Welcome to the forum - sorry you have reason to be here. Mod note: I’ve switched the badge on this thread to Sufferer. Other is for folks like Researchers etc. If you have any questions, hit us up at Contact.

Welcome to the forum! You’ve got a whole lot to deal with in your life, so hopefully this place will help restock the support cupboard for you a little bit☺️

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Welcome to the forum. Mod note: I’ve switched the tag on your post to Sufferer. It’s just so other members have a hint how to relate to you - as a peer, a supporter of someone with ptsd, or someone here for other reasons (such as academic research). Any questions just hit us up at Contact.

Assuming that I will need to. I’ve agreed to lunch, but I plan to walk away the minute I’ve had enough. That has been the way I’ve handled family interactions for some time now, and I’m getting better at leaving in a way that I feel proud of the way I’ve handled myself, and looked after...

Avoid taking legal advice on an anonymous forum. If you have been made an offer, either contact CICA or a solicitor familiar with the law in your jurisdiction 👍

Welcome to the forum! If they’ve only recently started therapy, brace yourself for a pretty unpredictable ride. Typically, with trauma therapy, it gets worse before it gets better. In particular, they’ll potentially have a bit of a hair trigger with their ability to cope with stress -...

Mod note: The Ignore function isn’t available for staff. However, the forum’s usual mantra applies to staff posts whenever they aren’t posting in their staff capacity: take what’s helpful, ignore the rest. Happy to answer any questions about forum functions on Contact Us. In the meantime...

Cultural difference and accessibility difference for sure.

All up, I think I’m about 16 years in. I’m down to once a month. But I suspect that I’ll be on about this level of maintenance indefinitely. If/when things go pear-shaped again, I’ll need to increase, and/or go back on meds. I’m in a good period right now, but ptsd and depression are both...

Welcome to the forum ☺️

I can relate to this, and I don’t think it’s a necessarily bad approach. But it is probably going to mean stepping up the self care a bit. Taking moments for yourself - lots of checking in through the day, and stepping out for a moment to give yourself air and a chance to get your breathing...

Welcome to the forum! Anxiety can be incredibly disabling, but it can also respond really well with therapy. There’s a lot of accessible therapy options available because of how common anxiety is, and CBT and exposure based therapies are your first line for anxiety.

There’s a number of apps that you can practice CBT skills with to help you learn the skills a pro would teach you for managing anxiety. Short courses in CBT may also be a cheaper option than individual-session therapy.

Mod note: @The_Author - this is quite an old thread. Maybe start a miltary-specific thread in the Trauma forum or the Social forum for connecting with current military members👍