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I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sending hugs through my internet tubes, I hope they make it to you! :hug:

I wish I had access to CBD where I live (and the money). I've since drifted away from the Holy Basil... it worked for when I needed it. Now I'm big on cayenne pepper for neuropathic and joint pain. It also gives a calming focused energy, much like caffeine, without the jitters and edginess. I...

Just started taking quercetin and bromelain - natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory. My allergies are pretty much gone and I don't have that drugged up feeling from taking OTC stuff. I got turned onto antihistamines after I had some interesting results with Benadryl and Zyrtec, and found...

[James Brown voice] I feeeeeel good *dunna dunna dunna dunt* and I'm pretty surprised that I would now *dunna dunna dunna dunt!*

@Zanshin I like it! It's not my first line against anxiety, but it definitely takes the edge off throughout the day. Plus, it just feels healthy to drink green tea, like I'm doing myself a favor.

I get my l-theanine from decaf green tea. It's a lower dose than the supplements so it's more tolerable. I had the same problem with the supplement form - too strong, almost intoxicating.

Similar struggle with my family, but my father is the abuser. It's the 500-lb gorilla in the room every time we get together. Because no one talks about it, there's really no coherent narrative among the family about anything. It's strange. I've danced around the issue without outright saying...

Grateful! I'm getting a new computer which means I can do video, coding and music again after a long hiatus. Big ups to my parents for helping me out! :)

Whoa. You just unlocked some doors for me with this post. Thanks! I'm a guy but I totally fit the fawn profile (PTSD does not discriminate): "Servitude, ingratiation, and forfeiture of any needs that might inconvenience and ire the parent become the most important survival strategies...

Same here. It's been rainy and gloomy for the past two days and I'm falling into a black hole. Hope you feel better.

My psychiatrist used alcohol, psychotropic drugs and various forms of guilt and manipulation to try and fulfill his homoerotic perversions while I was his patient. As a child abuse survivor, this treatment sent me into a tailspin and I almost died. Thankfully, he's currently being monitored by...

Nope, same here! :cool:

Alone, anxious, depressed. Coming out of a three day dissociative fog followed by facing a few demons. Realizing how much I project my fear onto others because I can't access my own pain. Simultaneously illuminating and depressing.

Yeah, my parents liked "There's children starving in China." A great way to invalidate a child's feelings. My therapist repeatedly points out to me that though my mind intellectually understands, it's my body and my neurology that holds onto the memories and the pain, if that makes any sense...

Sure thing! Organic India Tulsi-Holy Basil 300mg 2x day / Organic India Tulsi-Holy Basil tea prn Nature's Plus Zinc chelate 10 mg 2x day The L-theanine and chamomile I drink in teas from the grocery store. Vitamin D3 is a CVS brand. I also take a 10mg Zyrtec daily. If I could figure out a...

@Mallaky Yes, I've tried kratom a few times. I'm a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, so I try to stay away from anything with the slightest hint of addictive potential, and the kratom "buzz" reminds me too much of prescription opiates. It feels great though! I'm glad it's working for you...

@Heather Hooray!!!! :D:D:D

I'm with you @Hope4Now I was into using the language of kundalini to explain my symptoms last year. The work of Carl Jung really turned me onto this stuff, but I found I had to be careful. In a fragile, susceptible state of mind, a lot of spiritual work can lead you down blind alleys and dark...

Welcome! I'm fairly new as well. This place is pretty great though. The people here are really welcoming and supportive. Good vibe all around. Hope it helps you through your healing journey!

@Junebug :hug: Hugabug :joyful:

BUT OF COURSE! :hug::hug: 2 for the price of 1??? Wowzers! :wideeyed::wideeyed::wideeyed:

@gizmo :hug: to you too! Hugs for everyone! *grabs the hug bag*

@Cj77 :hug: & good vibes your way! This is my favorite thread on the whole internet of things. <-- that's how I feel right now :laugh:

@Adrian2016 You're welcome! :)

I talked to my therapist today about this feeling and she informed me that one of the common traits among all of her PTSD patients is feeling like a fraud. It's a way for the ego to feel safe and take responsibility, as if I had a choice in what happened to me. If I take responsibility, then I...