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Hi, I realise this topic will only apply to members in uk regarding CICA and hope I have put it in the correct forum as could not find anywhere else to put it, so apologies if it needs to be moved. I started a claim last year with the criminal injury compensation authority CICA, I suffered a...

Just wanted to share my new career choice and wondered if it’s a good idea? My current job is the cause of my ptsd and I have not properly returned to that role due to the trauma suffered but could not afford to leave the job. I work in the emergency services and a role has come about for...

Hi guys has anyone had any experience with above combo? I started on sertraline for two months and it was awful so doctor put me on escitalopram and buspirone although this was slightly better in that side effects were mild it didn’t do anything to help mentally. My doctor has now prescribed...

Hi guys, had my first full on emdr session today, was expecting to feel mentally drained which I was prepared for, problem I had was I felt like I struggled to shut off and visualise certain aspects of my trauma and open up when it first started, wasn’t until towards the end of session I felt...

Hi, recently started therapy and meds and had 3rd session today (one a week) and I seem to get home and feel mentally drained and lower than normal. I am due to start edmr in my next session and today she went through the breathing and relaxing exercises and staircase to my safe place, when I...

Hi, been a forum lurker ever since my diagnosis in June this year and found lots of knowledge on here and have finally plucked up the courage to sign up as i start my 2nd journey into therapy and 1st into meds. I have been in frontline fire service in London for nearly 22 years and after a...