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I recently have had similar situation happen to me – But I cant even tell my phycologist about it as its so dreadful. I remember something happened to me when I was about 11 after my mum died. The flashback has only come into my memory now and although I have complex PTSD – I wonder if its my...

I think your anxiety was high without you realising it when you were out and so you were triggered without any warning. When you are feeling edgy then be careful being triggered. You may need to discuss with you're doctor or psychiatrist what to do. I am learning to identify the warning signs...

I came to Australia 11 years ago from Africa.. and have never looked back.. I will not return to Africa at this time... too hard !....

Am feeling a lot better over the last 2 days x thanks :-)

I have had the same whirlwind of events ... feeling out of control, numb and all over the place. I also need help with trying to cope with flashbacks especially over the last few days... my heart is pounding as I read your message - I understand what you are going through and its so incredibly...

I have read your comments for a few days now and havent had time to put my response on but it has been niggling me. So here goes !... I thought my Gut feeling was a sixth sense that noone understood for the last few years. It is scary because when things happen and you think they wont ... but...

Hi - just a quick note - to be honest i got ptsd flashback reading your story so couldnt read on - its so hard to comprehend what happens when we are so heartsore. All i can say is its going to be okey and you will see a good thing out of this in a few weeks to months and you will be happier...

I totally agree with everything you have mentioned and I find less stress and I have coped bitter by doing things one step at a time

Totally agree with you

oopsss did I stuff up... sorry have read the wrong message... but gosh yes the same is for you... I have complex PTSD, and gosh do I really have melt downs... I do respond by ... responding and not reacting and walking away from issues that trigger me... I was married many years ago... things...

Its 4 hours since you put your post up. I hope you are okey ?... There was a post put up by this Forum months ago.. it said,,, Respond don't react and walk away. I have found this to be very helpful and actually it has become my bible really. Sometimes its best to be quiet and go for a walk...

Wow ! loved reading your story... it has made me think about heaps of things - thank you

Thank you because my gut feeling is that I am happy not to associate with anyone who gives me triggers of insecurity or emotional garbage which I can do without.

Gosh thank you for opening up my mind. I think you are absolutely right on the self esteem. You have given me a lot to think about

My Story ... Where do I start - I feel totally happy shut away in my own world. Noone to tell me worthless stuff, so I feel safe... ... but this evening I went out to meet a friend who I had shyed away from. She made me feel welcome into her world but on the other hand I came home feeling she...

I have read and researched quite a bit on EMDR as was supposed to start treatment in the next few weeks but have decided to not do this. Apparently there is no ??? guarantee how it will change the way your brain will react.. whether you get numb because your process of information is moved from...

Hi Mona - you are on a good site, as many people here can give you all types of advise. My advise is remember who YOU ARE... dont ever feel you are failing him at all. You can only do the best you can. People who have been to war, live the experience every day.... you will never understand...

Firstly I absolutely love your profile image of the hamster with the sunnies. That shows that you have a wonderful spirit of fun and full of energy and you obviously have done well to get where you are today in your life. Dont make the mistake of working your arse off and finding that other...

I am so frightened to get into a relationship because I feel totally misunderstood let alone trying to communicate - its like far worse that bridgette jones. I have lived through war but am diagnosed with complex PTSD but understand a war a soldier and what life is all about for combat zones. I...

1. I love my chocolate ! at the mo ! - prefer to a glass of wine ! is that normal ? 2. I love being on my own with peace and quiet 3. I love ME at the mo ! - that means I am being kind to me and feeling good, noone there to hurt me at the mo as I am locked up in my own shell and cave (my...

Hi Seth - Feeling sick to my stomach reading your story ; I dont know how you have coped but you have come through the other end of it all. Your mother I hope is being accountable for her crime if she is still alive, your other family members are all from the sewerage and need to be put into a...

Say no! - you will feel a lot better for it next time they squeeze you for money. Theres a story... don't lend money and expect it to be paid back.... because most of the time people don't, especially if you are vulnerable and in fact they know you are soft hearted. You don't need to explain...

I know from experience that going backwards is not going forwards. Simply my advise to you is that you must do some research on PTSD C about 'bonding with the abuser' - before you make any decisions. Take time to enjoy what you have and be strong - really strong ! before you face your demons...

We all with PTSD have different personalities and situations so no one is the same. Being understood is the hardest for anyone to relate to with someone who has PTSD. Unless you have walked the walk it may then be relative. My friend of 30 years has only walked the walk with me for the past 2...

Anyone who has a mental illness - if it is Depression. Anxiety or PTSD - most of us probably are on drugs to stabilise with but sometimes meds just don't help. Mindfullness and EMDR and other therapys are used and it works differently to everyone and its great !. We are not all the same of...