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I have already had to move job roles due to triggers that I was suffering to try and help relieve symptoms, although it helps with certain triggers the job is a lot harder to learn than my previous role and is taking a lot of learning.

Yeah I was thinking that way, although I spoke to someone there Few weeks back regarding some Information they was waiting for and he told me they have everything they need and will asses it shortly but not heard anything since. Not sure how long they can wait though as it’s already been 3 and...

Yeah I saw that a solicitor will take a good chunk of it, my concern was if the CICA make me a low offer as I am not using a solicitor and I won’t know enough wether it’s right to accept or appeal and my grounds to appeal. Maybe I will wait to see what they offer before I consider some legal...

Hi, I realise this topic will only apply to members in uk regarding CICA and hope I have put it in the correct forum as could not find anywhere else to put it, so apologies if it needs to be moved. I started a claim last year with the criminal injury compensation authority CICA, I suffered a...

It helps loads totally makes sense The role mainly involves visiting stations to get people talking but sometimes could involve visiting incidents to offer help sooner

Just wanted to share my new career choice and wondered if it’s a good idea? My current job is the cause of my ptsd and I have not properly returned to that role due to the trauma suffered but could not afford to leave the job. I work in the emergency services and a role has come about for...

Hi guys has anyone had any experience with above combo? I started on sertraline for two months and it was awful so doctor put me on escitalopram and buspirone although this was slightly better in that side effects were mild it didn’t do anything to help mentally. My doctor has now prescribed...

Thanks everyone very re assuring to know I’m not alone in the shutting off side of things, it’s almost as though I know I need to go there to help as my therapist starts session with last 7 days feelings and emotions and then asks me to get to a picture in my mind of the trauma, but my brain...

Hi guys, had my first full on emdr session today, was expecting to feel mentally drained which I was prepared for, problem I had was I felt like I struggled to shut off and visualise certain aspects of my trauma and open up when it first started, wasn’t until towards the end of session I felt...

Thanks, yeah a hangover is a good way of putting it I guess will make sure future appointments are not around times when I’m busy as feel like I just need to be by myself for a while, I could have sat in that pub on my own all day just thinking

Hi, recently started therapy and meds and had 3rd session today (one a week) and I seem to get home and feel mentally drained and lower than normal. I am due to start edmr in my next session and today she went through the breathing and relaxing exercises and staircase to my safe place, when I...

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome 🙏

Thank you i have recently found i find slight comfort in talking to strangers about my past than people I know or even family as I try to shield them from how I am feeling possibly through embarrassment or worry about how they may take it so the virtual social life as you say may well help

I’m not a health care provider but a Firefighter, and during the pandemic volunteered to help out the police and health service in a very difficult role within the pandemic and covid casualties, and as a ptsd sufferer have some idea where your at and how last few years may have affected you...

Hi, been a forum lurker ever since my diagnosis in June this year and found lots of knowledge on here and have finally plucked up the courage to sign up as i start my 2nd journey into therapy and 1st into meds. I have been in frontline fire service in London for nearly 22 years and after a...