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Dark.Green.Feathers, I relate!! and I've learned to use some of your same tools to cope. I allow myself 10-12 hours sleep time at nite and that helps too (with the aid of trazodone). It's a lifestyle change, it's definitely about self-care (no matter what anyone might judge me) . Headphones!! A...

Pete Walkers book(thriving/surviving) has been my "Bible" for about 10 years now (I'm 71). I have the audio and the book. I used to fall asleep listening and the book is underlined throughout. The feelings you have had throughout your life mirror mine. I was CPTSD diagnosed at about age 60...

situations like yours that involve other persons weather one or more , that traumatize me, I respect my feelings and leave or do not go back. I listen to my body. I'm learning to go into acceptance instead of re-traumatizing myself. I have a high level of fear always so I experience the fear on...

I agree. It sounds like a good idea for some. for me, it would kick in some perfectionist frustrations I developed during religious education demands/ mistreatment during my childhood...all illegal now

I notice that I am drawn to crime solving shows that keep me guessing but fast forward or shut my eyes when the violence occurs and I tend to pick these types of movies and often consider romantic movies stupid and I fast forward when a long kiss or bedroom scene comes up. I've chocked it up...

100% agree

welcome Chris 46. I think you are definitely reading the reactions right., unfortunately. I have been in cptsd recovery for almost 30 years, starting with AA then Alanon then co-dependents anonymous. And those are just a smidgeon of the avenues I've tried including metaphysical stuff, ad...

getting my hands on Pete Walkers book on CPTSD Survive to Thrive!! Saved my Life!!

Michmon, I understand what you are going through with the PTSD and people scaring you. After years of finding ways to cope with my PTSD symptoms on a daily basis while raising children and working, I realize I need to keep myself safe as my nervous system is wired to shake and run when others...

ditto! I am finding your strategies to help me too. " In-person with people" is becoming basically impossible for me due to huge fear felt in my whole body that makes my head spin and triggers an overwhelming flight impulse so I leave and now, no longer even go to events. I used to have the...

@jiayuan I'm so glad you came to tell this horrible life experience you have had so far. When I found Pete Walkers book "From Surviving to Thriving" , I was so relieved .....I kept it next to my bed, along with a yellow marking pen. His personal experience with C-PTSD along with his...

This has been me also and for the same reason....thus 3 marriages that all ended....I was not in love with the person., in fact, barely attracted to them...I was just so in need of attention and I hid my deficiencies in "a relationship". Each person has the freedom to choose behavior that they...

Thank you for your encouraging words. They help me realize that at 34 I was able to drive and work etc. I did not know then what was wrong with me.But I knew something was. There are so many factors that go into our trauma effects on different timelines and symptoms. I am glad you are coping as...

I am 70 now and find myself craving to hear from members here who are experiencing a decline as they age. I am sensing that I've had this burden since birth.....never any memories of love or kindness in my family of origin and I have carried this burden, using coping skills to work and raise...

Thank you for your consideration, OM. How have I coped? She had been struggling for years and the previous 5 years she had gone pretty far down. I think she figured she was 45 and it was only going to get worse. I understood that she needed to end her struggle and I did not judge her choice. I...

I take "therapist breaks", I don't go back when it feels like they are trying to "fix me or shooting for some goal or "progress" or trying to make me "better". I'm not going to get better. I just need to cope.

My younger sister was one of the fallen... ending her life at age 45. It was before so much was discovered about PTSD so the therapists were not really trained plus in 1999 mental illness had more of a stigma than it does today....we still have a long way to go. I like that.......United We...

I definitely find that to be true. Some of the therapists I have gone to have not been super helpful. A couple of them it seemed like I was their therapist in some ways. That is how masked I have been. I ultimately became my own therapist for quite a while. This website is my go-to when I'm...

the propenolol says I can take 1-2 tabs up to 3 times a day so the first few days I went for the gusto but I was so sleepy and useless....and I was already pretty low energy . Today i've only taken one and I'm not as tired....just limping along.. pretty zoned out. Part of me feels that this is...

I had some teen experiences with psychedelics too and a very bad trip, which I thought at the time it changed my brain towards a doomsday outlook. Years later, I still believe it and I feel it is linked to my brain development in a household with strife and no love, etc. I got a chance to try...

I agree 1000%..... well put!

Thank you, well put. I find this to be true

I hear ya.... I am not looking forward to going to a psychiatrist tomorrow and try to communicate why I'm there and what I need in a 30 minute time-frame. I think I will just say "Ask me what you need to know in order to prescribe a medication or two. I am done explaining" Part of the plan is...

Much appreciated, OM! Very kind offer and I just may take you up on it.......Admittedly, I'm a bit wary of AI sources, including a computer putting it all together from other sites, etc.(I've been following the subject) However, I did read Dr. Catalysts response to your query (almost didn't)...

I didn't mention that I have been off psych meds for over 2 years now but I need to re-explore my options. I have been on and off them. It has been quite a struggle trying to cope daily without meds. I did start nightly wine last June (after over 15 years of not drinking) . The wine has calmed...