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So maybe 20 years ago, saw a rheumatologist for chronic pain type issues. I didn't get much out of that. I did get put on duloxetine and that helped with the pain to some degree. And things improved and I decided it had all been in my head. For a long, long time I've gotten sick more often than...

I am going to keep this vague because I know how triggering/upsetting animal abuse is to people and I don't want to give away any information that could compromise my privacy. Anyway, I work at a veterinary clinic. It's my job, but like so many in my field it's also a life-long calling...

Really, the title says it all. I have to think, there's a lot of people being impacted by all the news and talk about the Epstein files. I figured it might be worth starting a thread so people who are struggling with it, can share and feel less alone. As that's the goal, this is not a place to...

First off- this is *not* a post to debate politics. The current state of politics in the US directly impacts me and people I care about. This is not a distortion. It also looks like things could get a whole lot worse for me and many others I know. Yes, things could get overturned. Yes, things...

So, the department I work at right now is pretty dysfunctional. For many reasons, not just the ones I am going to mention, I am trying to get out. Currently, I am a bit trapped. I feeling a lot of resentment regarding one particular coworker. I feel it's out of porportion and I don't get why I...

I was in therapy for a lot of years. The therapist I did the most work with was really great for me for a lot of years. She was always a bit flakey but it was offset by how good she was and how generous she was. She is the only therapist my parts (I have DID) would come out for. She then had a...

Since this has come up for me more than once, I figured I'd make a post of it. I have troubles sorting out low mood from tiredness. I'm also not sure if it matters? Wondering if others have similar experiences, thoughts or opinions.

Some background first. I had a therapist that was really great for a lot of years. Then she had all sorts of personal crisis, covid happened and I had changed a lot. She got unreliable in some ways and we had communication issues and it was time to move on. I found a therapist who was ok-ish...

I could use both practical advice and support I guess. (sorry for asking). The brief summary - I'm a transgender man. I moved to Missouri about 5 weeks ago from a much more liberal state. I knew it was a risk, but the town I moved to is a pretty liberal town. And I have moved in with my...

In 6 weeks I will be driving across country, with my animals, a U-haul trailer and my boyfriend. I will be moving into his house. (Need to start getting used to saying our house). It will be the first time I've ever lived with a romantic partner.I've also started back to school and will be...

I'm not sure how to phrase my question. And I'm not even exactly sure what I'm asking? I know I am symptomatic right now. I know that's affecting how I interpret things in my relationship with my partner, Tat. Tat is also really stressed right now. Honestly we both have way too much life stuff...

So, there's a fire about 13 miles (21 km) from my house. Thanks to geography, the firefighters and the winds dying down my house shouldn't be in danger. Anyway, a bunch of us locals are creating a bulletin board for the firefighters and other responders. I'm not crafty and am super broke right...

How I feel physically should not impact my mood. I am pretty sure this is a cognitive distortion. Except already I'm getting all tangled up. On the one hand, if you are in a lot of pain, sick or exhausted sure that has an impact on you. Except some how I feel like what you are supposed to do, is...

I guess maybe this is an accountability thread? The short summary for those that don't know. I've had chronic back issues for years. Had one surgery. Last October I hurt my back again. Tried everything and conclusion was I need a spinal fusion. That got delayed because of covid. It is about 3...

So, as some of you know, I was scheduled to get spinal surgery July 5th. The long story short is that I now have covid and because of that they are postponing mu surgery until September 6th. It's been such a long haul. I've been pushing myself hard to keep working and get things done prior to...

I know it's come up before, but it's been a while since a thread has been made on this subject. My T and I were talking about forgiveness, specifically regarding my dad. He didn't just abuse me, he abused my brother and mother. He abused animals. I don't know if I can forgive that. I told my...

My boyfriend started therapy recently and it seems likely he has PTSD. I suspect he is going to need support as he starts his journey. This site has been so helpful to me and I thought about telling him about it. It might be awkward though, if we are both users. I have talked about him in my...

I guess it's time for me to probably start a thread. I have had back problems for decades. Had one back surgery already. In October my back went out. And things were bad. Got an MRI which showed a herniated disc, two compressed nerves and some scar tissue. Been doing non-invasive stuff like PT...

wrote a big long thread and hated every word of it. kind of the point. Nothing we feel or say seems right. Want to say I'm tired and want to give up but then want to say that's just whining. But then if we say that we are being manipulative. If we say that we are being even more manipulative...

Feeling self-conscious for posting a new thread, but anyway.... Any other vets, technicians, VAs out there? How do you manage the stress of the job plus PTSD? Do you have anything you need to vent about? For those who don't know, there's a very high suicide/suicidal ideation rate in this field.

I've been having some health issues for a while- fatigue, increase in IBS symptoms, etc. I went to my doctor and had lab work done and my hormones are all out of whack. My doctor wants me to get an ultrasound with wand. I told her that would be super triggering and she offered to prescribe me a...

I have another thread about my relationship with my therapist. Some basic facts. I've been seeing her for years. After years of paying, I had some huge financial constraints and she gave me free sessions for a time. Now she gives them to me at a hugely reduced rate. I wish that didn't matter...

As I am having troubles really letting this go, I am going to make a post. I will try not to make it be too long. So background, I have been seeing my T for over 6 or 7 years now. And up until this year it has been good. Starting November of last year my life got hard. I was having significant...

When I was a kid and I got sick or had something significant wrong, my mom could be really nice. What was always a nice change since she didn't like me very much. Except that after a while, if I was really sick or didn't get better fast enough, she'd get sick or exhausted or super stressed out...

I just can't. It's all too much. I give the f*%# up. And this is a stupid, selfish post because I'm never around here anymore. And it's all me me me. And this is stupid post because if I am giving up, why am I even bothering to post