Hey Rob, I am so sorry to hear about your loss I know how hard it is when you want to and need to cry but can't, it will come my friend one day, do take care
welcome
Nice to meet you moog from one canuck to another this is a great place for info and to talk to people that have the same kind of problems, welcome to the group
Ptsd affects me both ways, mentally I have intrusive thoughts, inability to deal with conflict, the need to not use my brain,feeling like I cant comprehend anything more, i suffer nightmares, insomnia, and anxiety attacks.
Physically I can get run down, fatigued, I have pain to deal with as...
You know, I usually stay out of things, but I just need to add that reading this thread, did at no time make me feel it was meant to be negative, or a slight to the forum. Maybe Lisa's attitude has rubbed off on me that would be a good thing.
To me it was a very positive thing it just, for...
Hi Cherry,
I have recently done some EMDR with my therapist, I am in a huge gray zone as I have multiple traumas, and EMDR is not usually indicated, however my therapist is very well trained and has been very diligent in monitoring me.
I will tell you from my personal experience that EMDR is...
Reading this post was just perfect timing for me, as like kers said I say all those things about and to myself, and am trying hard not to believe them.
I hate to admit that for so long I was one that felt uneasy when ever the words mental health or illness were mentioned even after it included...
Wow Lisa, this really did get the brain going, as I say that I also feel very fortunate as I do have my best friend who is my significant other.
Like best friends we fight, and argue as well as disagree. I am very lucky that he understands and respects that sex isnt what drives our...
I have only told two people, aside from my doc, therapist and of course people here, about what I'm going through and what my dx is, my friend took it very well but she works in emergency services as well so I think she could understand it a bit better. My husband of course knows as well but...
Way to go Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an inspiring thing to hear especially when I'm having a rough day, makes me feel better about things, and that I can do it too, well maybe soon anyways, lol.
I voted for driving, while I don't really care if I'm driving or the passenger been both many times before. I think that I feel like I'm in control as I drive and that makes it easier to be more open and talk about things maybe because I may not have control over what happened but by driving I...
Kathy, Jim, Evie,
This is a hard time and I wish you all the best I can see your concern Kathy, and nothing I can say will make you feel better other than we are thinking of you , your family and Colin, soon I will be saying good by to some very dear friends as the ship out in Feb. I know you...
I think this a great Idea Herc, I think its cool to celebrate the day we turned a corner or when we started to help ourselves. As this forum has been a great thing in my healing it was tough to choose a new date but I think that it would have to be when I started with my new therapist Sept 9...
Sounds like a great place, as it calms you, glad that your happy, I'm sure you will get used to the heat, lol its nice that you can help the people and the animals. Glad you were able to let us know how you are feeling. Take Care of yourself.
Hey Matthew,
welcome and I hope that you are able to get back where you want to be. I understand that drive to return to duty its what we know, good luck, and hope you find this healing here.