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Hello folks, Today was my FIRST day at my new job and I'm a bit worried. My new job is helping take care of individuals with developmental disabilities. It's almost like being a caregiver, except I'm specifically helping those with disabilities be independent in their own homes. I REALLY...

Hello everyone, I have a quick question for you. Recently I've been forced to move in with my past abusor. It's SUPPOSED to be temporary, but temporary is turning out to be a somewhat longer term temporary than I expected. Since I moved in, I've gone from a semi normal sleep schedule to I'm...

Hello everyone, So I recently got a new job. I graduated from the University of Washington, and in order to make a little money right off the bat I got a job as a housekeeper. Well this job involves A LOT of activity and even requires me to be a server for breakfast and lunch. I've done a...

Hello folks. I have a quick question. I've noticed increasingly lately that sometimes when I look into a mirror I become suddenly startled and frightened to see that someone is in the room with me. That is to say, sometimes I don't associate myself with my reflection. It'll only take me 5...

That's actually a really great idea. I think I'll try that out. Thank you.

Hello all, I was diagnosed with CPTSD in February and am still learning what this means. Today I went to church and it suddenly occurred to me that every time I come to church I have panic attacks, I become angry and irritable, I become paranoid and think something aweful is about to...

Hello everybody, Awhile back I started taking Prazosin and was told by my psychiatrist that this medication causes low blood pressure at night. Well while I was on that medication, it made me realize that I've had those same symptoms of low blood pressure at night for a very long time before...

Over a week and a half ago I had a complete meltdown over something my psychiatrist did which triggered a trauma response. Although I have been rather productive, I'm still not over that meltdown. I hadn't been cutting for at least 8 months, and now I'm cutting on a regular basis and carry a...

Hello everyone, Please forgive me if this is a repeat topic, I've only recently found this website. My PTSD nightmares have only been getting worse and worse. I've finally hit a plateau, meaning they aren't getting worse anymore, but I have a nightmare EVERY SINGLE NIGHT!!! I have a...

Thank you for your suggestion to use the ice technique, unfortunately I don't feel that would help. My emotions surrounding this have lasted all weekend and nothing has been able to pull me out of it.

I'm 25 and I live alone.

Hello. I'm new to this forum. I created an account because I'm confused and don't know where to turn. I've been diagnosed with CPTSD as well as Bipolar 2. I've been seeing the same psychiatrist for nearly three years now. During my last session she did/said something that triggered a...