Do You Feel Like You Have Control Over Your PTSD?

[Katja]

Sometimes. But is sneaks up on you. The feeling of being powerless can hit me out of the blue sometimes....feeling trapped...but I now think of escape solutions just in case I need to remove myself from situations that are not good for me. Before this would be impossible. Not only would I put myself in harmful situations but I would have a freeze responds to them as well.....I am learning more and more about PSTD and how to carry more tools in my bag so to speak and honor the feelings that come up even though they might be out of proportion of what is currently happening I try to thank my body and mind instead of getting mad at myself...because it creates a vicious cycle.
I want to conquer this PSTD monster! Anyone want to join me :)

 

[Auburngirl]

Katya- absolutely!

 

[Nicolette]

Hi Irs

I fixed the link in your initial post.

 

[vshoram4]

Hi everyone,

I have been able to control my panic attacks at the start of the adreniline rush. I have also been in therapy for a couple of weeks now and am doing the midwest center for stress and depression management program. Recently i have had to rid of all of the negitive people in my life due to a request from therapits because of the chance of a roolback during my current transition. Although this in itself is traumatic i am trying to look into the aspect that it is for the best and turing negitive thoughts into self empowerment thoughts to re gain control over my body and my mind.

PTSD affects those who allow it, others can overcome the effects of this devestating disorder in time.

Vshoram

 

[BlankCanvas]

I am learning more and more about PSTD and how to carry more tools in my bag so to speak and honor the feelings that come up even though they might be out of proportion of what is currently happening I try to thank my body and mind instead of getting mad at myself...because it creates a vicious cycle.
I want to conquer this PSTD monster! Anyone want to join me :)

I feel like I'm going through the exact same thing right now. I sometimes check with close friends if my emotional responses to situations are out of proportion. It's a very strange thing to do, but sometimes I really don't know.

 

[Knak]

I had a terrible experience with Midwest Center. I called to ask the cost of a coach prepared to refuse to think about it. The cost floored me but being vulnerable they roped me into a contract they recorded on the phone costing over $2,000, even after I refused twice.
It was a nightmare having a totally unqualified "coach" who began to argue with me about my therapy when I was almost to the end, and then assigned a second one, which required beginning from the start again.
You cannot ask for a refund until you complete the program. After jumping through their hoops they said they'd refund it but did not and would not respond afterwards.
The first coach asked me to paint a picture of her cat and she would pay me for at least the cost of framing. Her boss called or wrote thanking me for the gift I gave the coach. I responded it was not a gift and sent the bill I received for the frame and shipping. They would not respond.
I did not have strength to fight any more.

 

[Ashlandlw]

Do You Feel Like You Have Control Over Your PTSD?

I was on medication for about 10 years, life was pretty good. Then a mistake in the dosage caused me to become suicidal and after I was stabilized I gradually weaned myself off of all medication. Now I am absolutely miserable but not suicidal.

 

[heidi]

I find when doing better it's best not to get too cocky.

 

[Rizen]

It comes and goes. I wish I had more control of when. Some days are bad and I can't get anything done.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I do not feel like I have control, yet I am having more and more good days.

I do not get triggered as much as I used to. I do not have nightmares like I used to. I like who I am now and am so much at peace with myself.

But I think it will always be a factor in my life.

 

[The Albatross]

More control than I used to, provided I am doing my morning self care and am rested. It's an imperfect thing though to go out and be busy and have things snap you sometimes still. I just recognize I do far better with a bit of simplification and a having a mixed bag of fixed and flexible commitments each day so that I can adjust as necessary. Being over tired and at time my chronic allergies when not being managed can be enough extra stress to trip me up. But I feel like I'm getting a little more self control and regulation when I am disciplined enough to do the stuff I need to do for self management, yeah.