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I am a clergy abuse survivor. I used to fear religion. However recently an acquaintance was talking about how she really enjoyed church that morning. Instead of being fearful or uncomfortable I felt jealous. Jealous that I grew up with such a negative experience with religion. While still...

Has anyone been to an alternatives to suicide support group? Was it helpful? The idea intrigues me but I worry it will just be more triggering.

Does anyone have any experience with STAIR therapy? What's it like and did it help? How does it compare to other therapies? I thought it might be better for me since it seems to build a better foundation before going into trauma work. It also seems to be good for complex trauma which I have.

Sometimes it comes up earlier on with people that I have PTSD. If they ask why and I say I'm not comfortable sharing yet then they tend to avoid me. But if I do tell them the truth, that I was sexually abused then they ask who. And when I say a priest everybody freaks out and shares their...

My therapist says she can’t stabilize me enough to really do trauma therapy. I regularly have “angry outbursts” (as my psychiatrist calls them) and grounding techniques are minimally helpful. Has anyone else had this? What are therapists really supposed to do to stabilize? I’m also autistic...

I’m triggered by a certain type of jewelry and when I’m in public I never know when I will see someone wearing it. So I often avoid leaving the house. How do I get past this? My therapist is refusing to do exposure therapy because she says I’m not stable enough. I agree I’m not stable, but I...

I was sexually assaulted by a pastor as a kid and Easter is a really hard time for me. I’m still a Christian but I’m unable to go to church as a result of PTSD triggers. 2 years ago I ended up in the hospital for Easter because I just couldn’t take living like this anymore. I’m still...

Today I ordered a drink with my take-out food and it came with a straw. My abuser did something with a straw so it reminded me of that. Usually it doesn’t bother me much because I processed that memory a lot in trauma therapy and it wasn’t as traumatic compared to other things that happened...

I’m really struggling. He ruined my life. I’m not functioning. I haven’t showered in 3 weeks, my hair is matted, and I only brush my teeth once every couple of days. I’m oversleeping and am neglecting my responsibilities. I don’t know why I’m alive. I wish I wasn’t. Therapy doesn’t seem...

Happy Pride Month everyone! Remember to keep being your awesome selves.

Has anyone called a suicide hotline? If so what is it like? I have the number but I’m too terrified to call. I’ll just go to the hospital if things get too bad.

I live in a group home and need to move because they can't meet my needs here as a survivor of sexual assault. So I wrote a statement and my case manager is sending it to other group homes so I can hopefully find a better placement. I'm proud that I was able to advocate for myself.

Feeling depressed today. Can't seem to get myself to do anything much. I wish I could just be happy.

Lately I have been depressed and most of my friends have also been depressed so it's been bringing me further down. I wish I had a happier friend but I haven't met anyone happier. How do you guys deal with things when the people around you are depressed?

I've been depressed, more so recently. I've been neglecting my responsibilities, sleeping too much, not talking to my friends, and the hobbies I once had seem to just stress me out instead of bringing me joy like they once did. Most of these symptoms are more recent developments. Does anyone...

Maple Heights police searching for missing man with PTSD, dementia http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/04/maple_heights_police_searching_2.html I hope he is found soon.

First responders applaud new initiative to offer PTSD benefits Link Removed Yay, I hope other places follow.

PTSD after injury increases risk for hypertension in military service members https://www.healio.com/cardiology/vascular-medicine/news/online/%7B7433a6ea-9489-45fb-8427-8362750670c0%7D/ptsd-after-injury-increases-risk-for-hypertension-in-military-service-members Interesting. Impossible to know...

Navy investigates surfing as a way to counteract PTSD https://pilotonline.com/news/military/nation/article_c39a24fe-2957-11e8-9f2f-1b3cecca977d.html Interesting. I guess any exercise and sunshine is good. Does anyone here surf and if so do you find it helpful?

Study finds greater attention to surprise in veterans with PTSD https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180109/Study-finds-greater-attention-to-surprise-in-veterans-with-PTSD.aspx I'm not a veteran but I have PTSD. That sounds about right for me.

Wounded Veterans Play With Dolphins for a Day to Fight PTSD http://www.insideedition.com/wounded-veterans-play-dolphins-day-fight-ptsd-39596 Dolphins, interesting. I would think other animals would be more therapeutic but whatever works I guess.

This is pretty basic but will post it anyway for the newbies. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/What-PTSD-44230864 Out of curiosity, was anyone misdiagnosed with depression?

I've been thinking about my trauma daily, especially when I'm at college. Nothing really triggers me but it seems as soon as I walk into the classroom I begin pancaking and have to leave. My psychiatrist seems to find it strange nothing is triggering me to think about my abuse to cause the...

I can feel him, like a body memory. This happens a lot but I'm really nervous more about it because I seem to be having Acid Re-flux and I'm scared they are going to want to stick a camera down me and that would just make me flip out. Also have been avoiding the dentist for a few years and...

I can induce it to help escape the pain if I want. Can anyone else do this?