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    Wim Hof Method

    Yeah, I don't have the money to pay for it that's cha-ching, I've been looking at the free stuff and the app. Its weird because the breathing almost feels like a panic attack, so not sure to continue. The cold showers seem to be helping when im brave enough to do it. Ill try it for a week maybe...
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    Wim Hof Method

    Hey, just wondering if anyone has tried this method and how it affected their PTSD?? Im considering trying it. Thanks! Raina
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    Mirtazapine and diazepam for hypervigilence at night?

    Thanks bellbird, I think I'll give it a go!
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    Mirtazapine and diazepam for hypervigilence at night?

    Mainly thr suicidal thoughts thing. Its says in there it may increase this? I have my partner watching me like a hawk when I feel like that to make sure I'm ok but if this was to increase its just not safe. I know theres a big chance it wont do that, but I thought Id check with real people...
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    Mirtazapine and diazepam for hypervigilence at night?

    Hey guys, Just wondering if any of you have tried mirtazapine for the hypervigilance? Im slightly worried about taking it becuase of the side effects, just wondering if yiu guys would say its worth it. No sleep is getting to me and emdr is excellent but expensive. Raina xxx
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    I Want To Be More/Improve ....

    Yes! I do as well Im just having trouble grabbing my old iron will, as it used to be! I'm sure its in here somewhere! If you are feeling that fire, then you've got hold of it, and can go for it! Yes!
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    Confused and alone in my journey to feeling ok.

    Truly it helps so much! Thank you all so much you have really helped me! Xxx @Still Standing @ladee @Freida @blackemerald1
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    Confused and alone in my journey to feeling ok.

    Thanks so much xxxx this is really great to hear! Will deffo think about chatting more! Yes Thanks so much! i think talking to the therapist about between struggles is a really good idea. I have a fair amount of good friends, but I feel like alot of the time, the subject is too much to talk...
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    Confused and alone in my journey to feeling ok.

    Hey guys, Have had ptsd after sexual assaults. Been doing EMDR, which finnally seems to be doing... something. But discovered I HATE male attention. I have a bf and want his attention, but aaanyone else sets my nerves on edge. Im overeating and not taking care of myself. I want to be ugly as I...
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    Unable To Fully Feel Joy

    Yes. Yes, yes, yes. This makes so much sense. That must be what it is that stops the high highs. Thanks so much I just couldn't get my head around it. Plus practical advice on how to deal with it. Also I'm wondering if it's how to get there... Seriously, thank you, so much.
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    Other Agoraphobic... i just said it out loud

    I have had severe agoraphobia. I developed it after development of ptsd. I have travelled the world by myself before, so suddenly not being able to have the curtains open incase people could see I'm home alone was more than a little adjustment. However, I have come out the other side. One thing...
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    Unable To Fully Feel Joy

    Thanks so much xx I hope you find again it too xx
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    Unable To Fully Feel Joy

    Thanks so much Gia. How long did it take you? Was there anything else you did?
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    Unable To Fully Feel Joy

    I felt the same, but I want more. I refuse to let this be it, I can't. I can't allow what they've done to me to take my future happiness as well. I have to believe I can find a way around it. Which is either naiive, or just me being willful lol.
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    Unable To Fully Feel Joy

    Thanks Sunseeker! It's good to know why it's happening, I was starting to think it's just me... How long have you felt like that for?
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    Social Anxiety And Mutism After Ptsd

    Hey Opal, I was the same, I travelled by myself round the world but during my PTSD I became agoraphobic. I couldn't bare to be around people when it was what I loved before. I'm not sure if we can go backwards and become our old selves. Which is a blessing and a curse. It's about rebuilding a...
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    Unable To Fully Feel Joy

    Hey guys I'm new. I've stumbled upon this site and wish I'd have found it in the midst of my fully blown PTSD! I have gotten past most of the flash backs and been able to after approximately 3 years get some semblance of normalish feeling back. I've allowed myself to feel everything bad and now...
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