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I’m confused about how to go about this. I’d welcome anyone’s input here. My therapist (EMDR) noticed today that the word “blame” has been coming up during our most recent session. He tried to explain about how “blame” isn’t very helpful here. I was sexually abused at 8 years old by an older...

Today I just can't. I can't even bring myself to think about how I'm feeling and share with a loved one or on a supportive forum/thread. It all feels like too much effort. And I simply can't muster up the energy to feel angry or sad or - anything. If anyone else also "Just Can't" today, feel...

Can anyone recommend a good (virtual) PTSD / Trauma therapist? I'm seeing a lot of posts about therapists that make unnecessary blunders, don't listen, or generally aren't the right fit. I'm in this situation myself. I learned (from a different post of mine) that I need to leave my current PTSD...

TL;DR - Is it normal that after 5-6 months of no success with EMDR and Imagery Rescripting, they now think I have a personality or development disorder that needs to be tested for? I personally think they're jumping to conclusions, but am open to your input. I was diagnosed with PTSD for...

TL;DR - I tried to kill myself after EMDR. I think it was completely avoidable if my therapist had listened to my warnings and took basic precaution. I think it's malpractice and I'm very angry. Am I overreacting? I had a suicide scare about 2 months ago. It was after an especially bad...

dear ptsd friends, i'm trying really hard to live. and to convince myself to live. but the last few days i really want to die more than ever. i feel like slipping into water and drowning after that initial thrashing, those last moments, i cant stop fantasizing about it. it would have to be a big...

I'm going through PTSD treatment, and am slowly starting to get a better idea of what "my needs" and "my responsibilities" are, as well as what isn't my duty or responsibility. I'm realizing that so long as I'm in close contact with my family (and my current job), I won't make much progress with...

I was watching the Hormoniums episode of Bob's Burgers, and the discussion between Tina and her dad inspired me in a new way. I wanted to share this in case it helps others to hear/read the dialogue too (especially in the context of "rescripting" or "rewriting" bad memories). Listening to this...

I've been working on building intimacy with my partner, who I cannot have penetrative sex with due to re-experiencing my trauma, getting flashbacks, panicking or shutting down. It's been really challenging, and I'm losing interest in intimacy altogether, possibly because it's consistently...

AGAIN - SEASON 4 SPOILERS BELOW! I don't know if it's weird to use TV shows as a way to understand PTSD therapy. But I watched Stranger Things season 4 recently, and felt strangely comforted by how much PTSD representation (and acceptance of PTSD) they have on the show. And to me it seemed...

Can anyone speak to their experiences doing both EMDR and Rescriptiong (or switching from one to the other)? I have been doing EMDR for the last few months with little progress. In fact, I've been doing a lot worse. After checking with his team, my therapist proposed we transition from EMDR to...

My CBT therapist (who I meet with to cope with the experiences after EMDR) talks to me about my avoidance as if it's just a matter of willpower: "Just try to be in the present moment"; "Just be more mindful"; "Don't do that - that's just another avoidance activity" I don't think she...

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I've begun skin picking since starting EMDR a few months ago (for childhood abuse). I used to pick at my nails since I was very young (before the abuse), and could never fully stop doing this. It's an OCD or stress reaction thing I'm sure. But the skin picking...

I'm not sure if this question goes here, or if I'm making any sense - but does anyone else struggle with repeatedly doing the same "avoidance" activity over and over again in order to have a non-stop soothing feeling? I have a tendency to watch the same "feel good" movie or even listen to the...

I know logically people aren't out to "get me," but I seem to get very triggered when it comes to things like employment/rental contracts and verbal or written agreements... somehow I feel like people are trying to take advantage of me. I get very focused on reading the fine print and contesting...

Hi everyone, I'm new here, and am diagnosed with PTSD due to childhood sexual abuse. I'm starting EDMR treatment now, and my therapist says it'll be a really tough period, with lots of re-triggered memories etc. He advised me to find a community or online forum as a sort of additional...