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Hi there. I have been with my boyfriend for 2.5yrs. He is aware of the childhood sexual abuse i suffered, and has been endlessly supportive. We are very strong. Last year I found out his mum had also been through this, after my boyfriend opened up about my own situation. I was quite...

I've been with my lovely boyfriend for 2 years now. He's my best friend and the one person who has got me through the worst years of my life. I have diagnoses of cPTSD and clinical depression resulting from 7yrs of sexual & physical abuse by my older brother. I'm 21 now. Recently I've...

Hi there. I finished my 1st year of university this summer with a first and started back at uni this week for my 2nd year. However the problems I had last year at uni have not been solved and after a hellish day today I'm leaning towards taking the option of intercalating. To broaden the story...

Hello, 19 yo with diagnosed PTSD from childhood trauma here. I'm struggling for a bit of perspective on an upcoming field trip I'm due to be taken as part of my university degree. Although technically compulsory, I've been in contact with staff and they're happy enough and able to switch me...

Hi there. I've got a few worries at the moment about a person who I've got increasingly close to the last few months. Although initially I did divulge some information about my past - what I though was necessary in order to explain certain aspects of my ptsd, as a practically measure, so that...

Hi again, and wow thank you for the responses already. @Lucycat - Hello, thank you for your reply, it is reassuring. I will answer where I can - I have had some trauma focused CBT however recently it all got too much, decided to shelve lots of stuff because I'm trying to focus on pulling uni...

This is my first created thread and so I hope it is ok. I feel very isolated about this and I don't feel like talking to the few people I am close with as I am feeling not-so-good about what is supposed to be a positive thing, and I am ashamed and also afraid of disappointing them if I let on...

I also find things that appeal to all the senses grounding and soothing, particularly taste and smell, so I carry around strong mint chewing gum and this fab peppermint lipbalm stuff :) or sometimes for longer days/journeys, mini bottles of mouthwash are really effective too! I also have a...