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    Weird dissociative state

    I'm so glad to hear that it went away💜
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    Weird dissociative state

    Thank you Sideways.. I agree that's definitely a part of it. I just go into this feeling of learned hopelessness where I just do nothing ... I have to challenge this somehow. Thank u! (Btw yesterday's sleep was great .. no issue like this at all)
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    Weird dissociative state

    Hello I posted this back in 2018. I ddnt happen again. Until last night. I will say I havent been able to work since my original post here in 2018 and my life has just deteriorated. Below is my original post. I got SUCH relief here on the forum, especially from Shimmerz (not sure if still in the...
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    Travel anxiety!

    How to get a phobia therapist?? Any advice? Thanks
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    Short term disability, 2nd time this year

    Hello, I was on TDI due to panic attacks and agoraphobia. I went back to work and wasnt able to stay due to the anxiety. I also had new symptoms of depersonalization and dissociation. I quit. I am living off of a very small savings and paying for COBRA. I am going to apply for TDI again but...
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    Travel anxiety!

    Oh yes, I've had 4 therapists for years now. I am also in group therapy. I also meet w spiritual mentors and even nutritionists. I've done it all and continue to do so.. I ddnt end up going on the trip due to a passport issue. I was at the airport and ready to go, for me that is a big win!
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    Travel anxiety!

    I stopped traveling due to intense anxiety. I worked my way to some travel again but then had a huge setback. Worse ever. Had to quit my job. I then got an amazing opportunity to go to London. It's Thursday. I was so anxious i put off purchasing my tic. Then 2 weeks ago all prices went...
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    Struggling back at work - considering disability?

    Thank you. Would that be more beneficial than tempiirary disability? I was thinking of starting there..
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    Struggling back at work - considering disability?

    Hello! Well I ended up quitting... now not sure what to do. I have to get better. I have a little savings. I am going to try for disability again...
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    Update! Weird panic

    Hello, it has been many months since I have been here. The people on this forum truly saved my life some months back. I had been on leave from work for 8 months, my 10 year career. I returned and had to quit 3 weeks ago due to panic and PTSD (WILL write about that in other posts). I also...
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    Struggling back at work - considering disability?

    I was told there are no accomdations.. although there is an accomdations department. Speaking w the union this afternoon.
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    Struggling back at work - considering disability?

    Hello, I just returned to work at almost 8 months off due to panic disorder. On leave I started getting a lot of dissassociation, depersonalization, derealization. What are my options for disability?
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    Struggling back at work - considering disability?

    I am trying! My panic and dissociation has been worse (Although it is not nearly as constant as some ppl). Taking it moment by moment.. but are there other options for me?
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    Struggling back at work - considering disability?

    Thanks! My work is pretty hard. I am a social worker for the state, child protective services. Been there for 10 years. I am not in a bad county, if it weren't for my phobias it wouldbe great! I have several therapists! And group therapy also.. all of which I will loose if I quit. I am...
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    Struggling back at work - considering disability?

    Hello, After almost 8 months off of work, I am back. I am not sure I can handle it...My job is tough. Mostly I deal w Panic disorder w agoraphobia traits and I have many phobias that I have to confront for my job. I know this is the way out, but it also has to be that fine balance btwn a...
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    Weird mental states

    Hello! I was re reading this as it helps me in those weird moments. Can you tell me how you healed? My trauma was so very long ago.. my first year of life and most of my childhood. Nothing since adulthood.. or nothing since last 10 years except a lot of losses. ?
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    Anxiety/sounds

    I am sorry you had that experience. I only get it here and there. My love to you dear one. ❤
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    Anxiety/sounds

    Hmm.. besides things seeming really loud .. that is my only clue. What are others clues?? Thanks
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    Anxiety/sounds

    Hello everyone. Some background on me. I have been healing from cptsd. I've had many issues that have stemmed from the CPTSD for my whole life. Last 6 years it has been a panic disorder with agoraphobia (traits). It's been the hardest to manage. I had done great and then due to a small...
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    Panic attack tonight

    I have been in the program a week..several hours everyday. I feel very comfortable. How would you suggest I best handle my panic attacks? Thank you! So far so good with my program!
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    Panic attack tonight

    Hi everyone. I had been doing well. I did a healing modality and had no anxiety at all. Then tnte out to dinner for my best friends mom's bday (my Bf just died 4 weeks ago suddenly so anxiety there) I went to take my st John's worts and immediately got a panic attack. It was towards the end...
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