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I like the idea of this thread. I like that my T is willing to share personal stories of her own if it helps me. I like that she is VERY resourceful.

Thank you all for the kind words. It's been hard because 2 of my closest friends are going through some difficult times too so I don't want to reach out to them for support. Plus I just can't bring myself to share what I shared with my T with anyone else. I do see her Wednesday but then she will...

@NightSky thank you, so very true. I told my therapist that I was terrified to leave her office because I was afraid the processing wouldn't stop and then I wouldn't know how to handle it. So all I can do is try.

@NightSky I completely understand the part about not being able to be vulnerable. Crying isn't safe for me. I too have a hard time feeling my feelings. It's why I'm struggling so badly right now. Because I'm being forced to feel them. All I can say on that is trust the process and try to keep...

@ladee Thank you <3 I can see that it was a huge step even if the moment is very painful. Thanks for the reminder of hydration- I do have dysautonomia so dehydration definitely makes that worse.

So I am going to share things that both my current and my last T did/do for me that I find very helpful. I do 100% agree with @Friday about sharing what you wrote. Some of our most productive sessions have been when I took in something I wrote down but couldn't say. So she reads it and helps me...

So Thursday was probably the most difficult session I have ever had not only with my current T but over the past 5 years of therapy period. I finally shared some particular details about one of my traumas that I have never shared with anyone and it is the root of my shame and feelings. I know...

Due to being so far away from my therapist I won't actually SEE her again until July 6. Even if I could financially and physically make the 3 hour one way trips, she books out weeks in advance. Until this week I was doing so well... why did my mom have to insist on staying in THAT'S hotel? Just...

I do have calls and emails into my therapist. Sometimes she checks her emails at home and I'm praying she does this weekend. What I haven't emailed her I have wrote down. @anthony what I mean by manic I guess is some of the symptoms are similar as what someone gets when they are manic. As for...

My normal grounding skills are out the window because they aren't working because my normal crisis response is totally different. Normally I'm self harming or curled up in the corner unable to move and frozen in fear and suicidal. This is so far out in left field I don't even feel like it's me...

Not just now but 2 total today. Sorry I'm not very coherent between pain and racing thoughts.

I just need my mind to shut down and it won't. I've even taken 2 Valium now and it won't. My body is in excruciating pain levels I haven't reached in a long time. Like this is going to set me SEVERELY back health wise.

Definitely wasn't implying bi polar. Just saying it's a lot of manic symptoms. The two friends I've interacted with today know about my brain injuries very well and my ptsd and how both affect me and what my normals are and even what my not so normals are.

Ok so I'may not bi polar and I've never ever had a manic episode. Not saying this is one, just some very similar features. Gonna try to keep this short as possible. Starting from beginning. Wednesday I had therapy session. Now looking back we crammed wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much into one 45 minute...

I haven't been around for a while because life has been hectic. I got accepted for disability in February and immediately started making plans to move from Alabama to Colorado. I have a friend that I will roommate with to make finances a little easier. I am so looking forward to the move in 57...

So Kaz (my service dog) and I were suppose to be flying out today for Colorado to stay a week with a friend. But my flight got delayed and messed up my connecting flight and now I can't fly out until Friday. It's working out good because now I'll be able to stay two weeks instead of one, but I...

Rock from therapist Essential oils Art journal Good book Fill it in puzzles or sudoku Walking dogs Ice when dissociating Candles Phone games Music Play dough Few friends

I feel your pain. For me I was able to shed a few tears with my T before she moved. She was incredibly supportive. However we talked about what would be helpful for me in those times. For me I told her that i need her to keep talking. She was good about saying "I'm here for you; there is no...

Wishing you the best in life!

Welcome @Fitnessbunny85 ! I aM sorry for what you've been through, but I hear so much strength in this post. Repressed memories is a very common thing with PTSD. I am still recovering memories and I've been on this journey with PTSD for 2 years. I know you will find the support and community...

I can't seem to fight it. It started before my therapist left, tons of anniversaries, and I can't afford to get my antidepressant filled. Its gotten so much worse. I haven't taken a shower in 5 days nor have I left the house. I'm suppose to see the new therapist Monday but at this rate I don't...

It does help with the physical symptoms of the anxiety (heart rate, shaking, sweating, etc) but it doesnt help the racing thoughts or the mental aspects of the anxiety.

Thank you @scout86 I am thankful for everyone here

I am still struggling even though its almost been a month. I miss her something fierce. I've seen the new T once now and she's nice, but its not my T. I am struggling very badly right now with this time of year and new flashbacks. I feel like I have no one because I don't feel ready to just...

No hard feelings @ladee It's easy to get overwhelmed and then hurt when we are struggling. Hope you are doing better today!