So, the last few months I have been on this site writing quite regularly about what's going on in my life and seeking advice and guidance. I have had the wonderful experience of gaining insite from people who actually understand my position and hopefully I have also been able to give advise to other. I just want to post up now about how far I have come in the last few months.
At work: I've been having trouble with work and with getting reasonable adjustments. I am just writing to say that I attended the grievance meeting and they have found in my favor, they have admitted they could have done some things differently on their part and I will be starting a new job with the same company but in a different location, they will allow me the reasonable adjustments in that position that they have previously denied me.
Also I have been worried about dating and being triggered by a partner being near my neck or putting his weight on me and maintaining boundaries. Well, I've been dating a nice boy for the last month and a few nights ago we shared our first heated kiss, during which I never once freaked out despite having a little weight on me and him near my neck. In fact, it was good and I have been in daydreaming haze for the last few days.
My house was riddled with mold and the housemates were noisy and triggered my PTSD. I have moved. I have nice housemates. One who also has an anxiety disorder. We hang out together. I am happy where I am living now.
Today I was signed off my by my EMDR therapist. I will be having a catch up appointment with her in two months. This time I know will brings it's blips and challenges but I am feeling happy and confident that I'll be able to meet these challenges.
Oh, and I finished my novel which included a man suffering PTSD. I have started the long process of seeking publication.
At work: I've been having trouble with work and with getting reasonable adjustments. I am just writing to say that I attended the grievance meeting and they have found in my favor, they have admitted they could have done some things differently on their part and I will be starting a new job with the same company but in a different location, they will allow me the reasonable adjustments in that position that they have previously denied me.
Also I have been worried about dating and being triggered by a partner being near my neck or putting his weight on me and maintaining boundaries. Well, I've been dating a nice boy for the last month and a few nights ago we shared our first heated kiss, during which I never once freaked out despite having a little weight on me and him near my neck. In fact, it was good and I have been in daydreaming haze for the last few days.
My house was riddled with mold and the housemates were noisy and triggered my PTSD. I have moved. I have nice housemates. One who also has an anxiety disorder. We hang out together. I am happy where I am living now.
Today I was signed off my by my EMDR therapist. I will be having a catch up appointment with her in two months. This time I know will brings it's blips and challenges but I am feeling happy and confident that I'll be able to meet these challenges.
Oh, and I finished my novel which included a man suffering PTSD. I have started the long process of seeking publication.
