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I learned a few things about re-regulating one year, during what seems to be a trigger-month for me. (july) It was hot outside, I didn't care for the heat, or the noise. But we were eating at an outdoor restaurant by the lake and the water was pretty. I was looking at a little girl who was...

Ooooh! A weighted blanket! I've heard these are very comforting! I would love to get one of these for even flashback periods. May help with my exposure experiment. bleh >.<" /love

Greetings. There is a med called "Prazocyn," which is truly hateful to pronouce well, that was shown to help vets dealing with nightmares from ptsd. I believe it blocks alpha waves? beta waves? that bring recurring, emotional, flashback, trauma nightmares! It's freaking cool! I've been on...

I read a book once by Dr Susan Forward, where she suggests that rage needs to be experienced physically and then it can be easier to deal with on a more rational level. The way she suggested dealing with this was exercise. I did a lot of running to help me with my rage. What I felt, I channeled...

The docs from SAFE Alternatives actually suggest not using the snapping rubberband or holding ice as a substitute to deal with self-harm. They see it as another form of self harm, instead of focusing on what needs to happen (this is according to them) - the emotions need to be experienced. <3...

Hey, sweet. I don't think I or anyone here would say you're a freak for going to therapy. :) "The healthiest person in the family seeks help, " the docs told me. Therapy is just a way to get to know yourself better, my doc would say, eh? <3 (I talk like a small child sometimes, too, but I...

I'm putting this in "Dysregulation" as I am trying to learn to Regulate! :) (dammit lol) So I've found some similarities between OCD and some of the PTSD avoidance garbage I'm familiar with. It's almost the same thing, the thoughts about thinking "you're bad" or "i'm gonna die" or "if i do...

I started carrying around my watercolor tray. ?❤ lol They're so pretty. I was fortunate to catch the last episode of "the prisoner" on pluto tv. A character says, after being threatened, "....then I'll die with my own mind. You'll hypnotize me no longer." ?❤??

Oh! This is lovely!!! /prayers to you ❤

Banging her head and hitting herself is considered self injury. I'm so concerned for this small person! There is a med that can help folks not self injure called "Naltrexone." It helps to stave off the urges. It also helps urges for folks trying not to drink or do heroin. (It's the same...

I saw your post and I'm actually feeling like this right now. I wanted to mention a couple things that I hope might help you out. Ive been asking myself this, too. * "What emotions are you not wanting to feel?" * This is a big deal for me. I got it from a book and company dealing with self...

Ive tried not to do this with certain major events but this one is still too new. Sorry if I get typos, I'm writing on my phone. I wasnt feeling entirely well yesterday and it dawned on me that it's been 3 years since I got hurt doing an activity. The thing that really hurts is the people at...

This is huge! ❤

Ah, just thinking about doing it, causes me some discomfort. Will this ever go away? I hate feeling like this. It's so stupid. lol >,<" My brain has turned against me. It seems real - and it's not. WTH!

Oooo! This is interesting, what kind of insights have you found? I'll continue reading, but this was my first thought. lol :) I'd love to know. I like to learn. May help my stuff. lol >.< <3 /peace, love /sat I'm so inspired by this. <3 <3 <3 -- my in-bold, especially helpful. Have I not...

I've heard that when someone begins to get healthier in a dysfunctional family, the other family members may actually try to "keep you in your role;" mine was supposed to be "black sheep." I totally refuse to be treated like this. This is my family that totally undermines me. I was so glad to...

Oh my gosh! thank you and everyone, so much!!! - for all your kind wishes. I'm so very grateful. I was thinking about the site this morning and hoping to pose a question. I will try to do this. It will go with my work on the "what have you done to not avoid today" post! lol ack I haven't...

Ah! Thank you very much!! :) I found all kinds of things!! Forums called: Avoidance, Dysregulation, Hypervigilance! My gosh, I can't believe I'm seeing this! I can't wait to read these and see what I can find. I hope folks that are successful in dealing with this stuff post there, too! I want...

This is incredible! The very idea! I am going to attempt to do this! I'm so glad about your wording: "What have you done today to chip away at Avoidance?" !!! :) :) Gives me some hope. Making me think of how I could do it. It's really cool. LoL oh shoot, Just thinking about not avoiding...

If he says you are abandoning him, I believe that is another type of guilt trip - and not entirely realistic, because you are taking care of yourself. Walking away and/or taking a time out can work wonders, he can calm down, you can take care of yourself. It's a very good idea. !! :)

I absolutely agree with this line of thinking! This is so incredibly important to your health and well being. Boundaries are *SO GREAT*!! :) lol - I love them!

A hospital or group of docs will usually not be allowed to say if they are - or are NOT - seeing a person. It's against privacy regulations. Someone's own mother wouldn't be able to get any information either; I don't think the docs can confirm or deny - that kind of thing. Sometimes, the...

I have PTSD and I know that the support people also need support! If I can give any insight or help with plans to help others, please let me know! I am here to listen - er, or perhaps read, as the case may be, eh? I care about folks. I hope your loved ones well and improved health. It's...

Thank you, so much!! :D I'm grateful.

Hey there, I want to help and at the same time, I am not familiar w/the services that may be available to you in the UK. I have 2 thoughts - and I don't want to come across as being rude in any way. My first thought is going to a hospital/emergency room and telling them what you've posted...