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I know some can relate. It's a complicated time of year for me. I lost my father two years ago, tough because I used to call him in spite of all the childhood stuff. Now I'm a divorced and remarried man who is 600 miles away from 4 of my daughters who live 600 miles away, all of which I miss a...

Thank you, Gucci. Coming here has helped, my AA program has helped, and starting therapy has most certainly helped with my continued willingness to try to move forward. Only time will tell. With 4 of my daughters, it's getting better. One has been particularly difficult, and that one will take...

I have done this too, at meetings. A lot of the time it's when something someone says hits home. We're all different, yet we're still the same. I wouldn't focus so much on what to say about it as trying to work at those steps. That's where the healing is. The fact that you were triggered at a...

I feel like I finally can. Since beginning therapy, I have begun conversations with my very difficult daughter Erin, (of course quite possibly the reason our relationship was so complicated was my unanswered need to heal myself), and so far, it's been very good. Time will tell.

As some may know, I have been seeing a doctor for symptoms that were getting unbearable. With no diagnosis, the Dr. gave me a couple treatments of EMDR, one with the light bar, the other with the vibrating hand things. I finally got up the nerve to ask what my diagnosis was because everything...

Simply beautiful. Really great if him to take time out for you that way.

Thank you all. I called my DOC, he says he is diagnosing me with severe depression which apparently EMDR therapy is very effective at treating. There is also some kind of elements of PTSD going on, hyper vigilance and a couple other things. I will keep everyone posted. I certainly didn't feel...

My memories are really fuzzy since I just started therapy, and apparently, its one of the symptoms of this disease- but I can remember the sting of the slaps across my face, so many that I had developed a "flinch" when kids would pretend to punch me, which turned into a cute little game for...

Heres something you can do- Im an ACOA and alcoholic, and I spend a lot of time with people from the rooms outside the meetings also- just the lack of formality helps me let my guard down a bit with those I trust, so I can relate. Maybe have a small gathering with your sponsor and 2 or 3 others...

Thank you- I'll do that. It may have something to do with my insurance, I'll certainly find out. My therapist sure seems spot on with everything so far, and he's helped a whole lot of people- police, EMTS, all over the east coast, not that that means anything. I will certainly take your advice.

I just started therapy, 6 visits so far and two EMDR sessions, but its making me more aware of what activates things for different events. One was a couple nights ago, didn't involve me at all, in fact, it was 600 miles away. My wifes ex-boyfriend (odd sounding, but were all friends) who can be...

Is it common to have very little noticeable effect during EMDR therapy, with after effects? I have had two sessions and didn't have much immediate response during therapy, but since the EMDR on Saturday, I felt exhausted and weak Sunday, haven't slept well Monday through Tuesday- is this to be...

I have seen a therapist 6 times so far, two EMDR visits, both seem promising even though no formal diagnosis, but heavy suggestions that I may have PTSD. My therapist says im hypervigilant, don't trust anyone, especially women. My history is as the title suggests- I know im an alcoholic, I know...

Yes absolutely can relate. I spent all of my fathers third marriage in my room, pounding myself in the leg for being such a loser and being sent to my room once again. It never occurred to me that it was abuse until I started connecting the dots to those I had severe resentments against- her...

I asked my therapist about this already, but has others had issues with raising kids and reliving the cycle with your own kids? Mine are grown, one in particular has bipolar I disorder which if anyone knows what that is, it's basically bipolar disorder coupled with agression- and almost every...

Im new here, haven't been formally diagnosed with anything, but knew there was a problem because I get irritable and snip at my wife more than I can apparently keep track of. She tells me it hurts her feelings. I was raised in a highly dysfunctional alcoholic home, turned alcoholic myself...