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    Cruel to ourselves

    So we have been brainwashed....?.. I understand that. And you're right animals...don't have this
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    Cruel to ourselves

    I understand that thoughts in my brain, negative cruel thoughts are not helpful or positive. But they come I was wondering why this happens.. Is it stuff I used to hear from my childhood... And some how its locked in my brain, repeating itself?,... Or is it normal for everyone to have negative...
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    How do I get through the day vs. how do I achieve anything?

    Hi seekingafrica, I think it's OK to struggle.. It's OK to do nothing for awhile.. Your resting your mind and body. The fact now that you're restless.. Being hard on yourself... Try something different tomorrow. Even just a walk round the block.. Or in nature... It's about changing your...
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    Using alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms

    I think the fact that you know you don't want drink forever.. Is great insight and wise... You will figure it out...
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    Using alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms

    I think I stopped mostly because I was sick of feeling like shit the next day... I had no energy and the problem, was still there..... I think you will stop when you're ready.... Good luck with it.... You will get there..... I exercise and go in nature slot. And volunteer.. All these things...
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    Using alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms

    No it doesn't but I guess for awhile it does numb everything... And I think when those memories come back they are too horrific to deal with.hence the reason to numb yourself.. It's all messed up ... But thanks for the honesty
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    Using alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms

    I have in the past used drink and drugs and possibly food to numb myself into nothing. I remember when I first got my flashbacks /body memories... I drank every night... For months.... I just wondered if anyone else here has used the same coping mechanisms..?. And when did you realise it...
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