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This was an enlightening article and I personally agree with this opinion “against” trigger warnings because of the mind-reading issue. People should realize that they take a risk of being upset just by joining this website, and they may need to stop reading if they come upon difficult content...

Glad to hear I might not be stuck this way! Yes you helped! It makes sense to think of it as "going more toward the middle" maybe someday sexuality will be fun for me, that is a hopeful thought.

Hi, I don't know what to ask for but I just wanted to share this and see how anyone responds...I'm thinking about tackling this in therapy soon after sort of taking a break lately, and I feel like I want to talk about it here with other people who have been sexually assaulted. I always called...

Lol. I've been in denial about that but true point. But, if I want to tackle it in some sort of workshop, I need to do that at a time where I feel confident and ready. I'll look into it.

Let me first say that my PTSD is so well under control that I almost think I don't have it, except that I really need my Latuda to stay that way. But aside from mild anxiety most nights at bedtime, I am really doing well. However, I have failed every time I try to process my trauma. Burying...

Good points. I do have a therapist. I might be lucky that my group head encouraged me to share just a little and gave very good advice. Sounds like I do have reason to be careful, and not let it blow up in my face. And I do not expect anyone to babysit me. It sounds like people have had bad...

I think 3pm is when the dread starts, like "here we go again..." yes I've tried evening yoga and meditation. Yoga is tough because I actually was activated last time I went at night. We were lying face down and my heart started pounding so hard it felt like it was pushing me up off the floor...

I've been feeling crazy because it seems like my imagination runs away from me. I had this daymare during a meditation group this week, where someone knocked on my door, I opened it, they had a gun/knife (it changed) and they raped me and then I had to get the police and go to the hospital and...

I'm worried about screwing up a work relationship. I have a co-worker who once took me to an emergency room for another issue, and took me for an outpatient procedure and looked after me for the day. His wife helped too (she works in another part of the company too). He did not know I had...

I am fortunate to be doing ok during the day. I thought my PTSD was gone until it flared up about a month ago. Short story: told my boss I was having trouble, talked to a mentor, briefly mentioned to a desk mate, saw my doctor and got meds adjusted, now things are better in the daytime. Can't...

I keep one day of medication on me at all times in case i get stuck somewhere or need to stay with a friend on a bad night. I also sleep under a weighted blanket and keep cereal and oatmeal in hand for when it is hard to eat. I avoid caffeine and alcohol. I exercise. These things help.

Yes I can relate. Sometimes I imagine scenarios that haven't even happened and it feels like I am making them up on purpose. Sometimes real memories intrude and sometimes it feels like I am dwelling on them. It makes me feel crazy. So that makes two of us.

I'm sorry Gia. I hope you have some good times at least here and there. I find that as long as I have ups and downs, the ups are worth living for. Best wishes to you.

It has been a long time since I've been here. I'm sorry this is long. I don't know how to phrase this as a question. I guess, has anyone been doing well and then gotten worse suddenly? What happened was, last week at work I had a vivid flashback out of nowhere. I had been doing really well...

Thank you for this uplifting thread! Your story is inspiring to me. I too am on medical leave trying to get back to work. I too hope someday to make a career change (from engineer to doctor) but not for at least five years. I am glad to hear that your options are opening up, and I wish you...

Thanks! This thread made my day too! It shows how much we have in common. It shows that there is more to us than ptsd. My positive traits are honesty, integrity, and an ability to laugh at myself. I have gotten off track with my hobbies, but I do have a talent for musical instruments...

Dear Timberly, First, please understand I mean well and I am not trying to pick on you. Please consider my gentle feedback. This was a long paragraph which you have posted. It helps us understand you better, if you edit into separate paragraphs and try not to use super long sentences. Maybe...

Thanks @CrowFeather. I've already read "Waking the Tiger" a few times. It is pretty good.

I just wanted to start a thread with the theme of gratitude. I watched a documentary called "The Secret" and another called "Happy" both of which can be found on Netflix. These documentaries were shown at the hospital (psych ward) where I stayed while undergoing neurological testing. These...

I forgot to ask, has anyone here read "Freedom from Pain" by Peter Levine? What did you think of it?

Thanks for this thread you guys! "The Body Keeps the Score" was recommended to me by my current SE therapist, and thanks for reviewing it here! Peter Levine also has a book called "Freedom from Pain" which I am planning to read someday soon. If it is any good maybe I will start or join a...

Please believe us here when we say that we care! I am sorry that you feel so dark lately. I hope things get better for you someday soon.

Thank you Laurie2001 you just started a "READ Pete Walker" party! I AM EXCITED to read this article! Thanks for the recommendation.

Similar issue with me. Sorry to say in case you do not have CVS there but my local CVS has saved my life too without me knowing it at the time. I live in Amercia though so it may be harder in the UK. Psych ward here, is a good place to stabilize after a med mixup. Even though we hate to go...

Hi....sorry for joining the thread so late. Stacieamy it sounds like you handled it very well and you might need to learn how to recover during your minibreaks. Don't settle for just calming down. I bet you can do everything you want to someday, if you learn how to get max benefit out of your...