Extreme Problems And Barriers When It Comes To Communication- Especially Ones That Are Helpful

[Jade-Yasmin-Le-Bon]

I havent logged on in ages as much as ive wanted to its taken months for me to get on with it even though i know it helps, i have felt sad that i havent forced my self to get on
I struggle so hard to even get out the house to visit my therapist & im telling myself ' hurry up !'
then at 5 mins before appointments I make up a really dramatic excuse so I don't go & when I don't
do these tasks which I know are helpful I beat my self up for the rest of my day for not doing it , I went for a health assesment for DWP and they signed me off work as they said they were very concearned about my safty to my self and severity of mental health , I have actually been diagnosed with PTSD , dysmorphia and OCD that have occured as a result of traumas as dysmorphia/compulsive rituals give me a sense of control as all the trauma was not in my control so alot has happend since ive been here

 

[ladee]

Glad you are back and following thru with posting.. Hope you find something here that helps. I am sorry you are having such a bad time.. please let us know how we can help.

 

[Deleted member 33287]

Best advice I can give is if you have told a friend and haven't pushed them away make them drive you to therapy and drag you to the office.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

@Statsattack
That is an amazing suggestion :) Fill up your life with people like that

 

[xraydave]

i have ptsd diagnoses and ocd diagnoses as well. you need to realize that ptsd is like an umbrella term. and in some cases, like for me, ocd and all these other 'diagnoses' are merely just the same behavioral patterns and issues given different names.
my ocd most definitely came from my traumatic experience and the false* belief that everything is 'dirty', and that i am 'dirty'.

acceptance helps. accept the pain, take baby steps. and commit to the negative thoughts and feelings ,and study them. dont withdraw due to them or because of them. the only way out is through.

i hope i am making sense, but if you want to talk one-one about this, i am more than happy to give my advice, both as a sufferer and a student of psychology.

 

[Silent one]

I think it is very brave that you posted here! Keep up the good work! We ALL deserve love!

 

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

I have problems with communication. It comes out for me at different times- depends on who I am talking to, what I want to say, etc. I don't want to hurt anyone or burden anyone. I am glad that you posted on here because making the post when it is hard for you to do so is a great step. Is there a way you can communicate to your therapist that you have difficulty getting there because of this struggle to get your self help? I know that's probably a hard thing since it falls under the communication that would help- but would writing a letter, e-mail, calling, or writing it down to show next time you make it to a session be possible? Remember to give yourself positive feedback for posting on here!

 

[Deleted member 33287]

i have ptsd diagnoses and ocd diagnoses as well. you need to realize that ptsd is like an umbrella ter...

What I have learned is everyone wants to help and see you happy. Not as many of that group will take the time and interest that you really need. So what is my advice?

Treat mental health like physical health. Ex my son has allergies you bet I tell his friends parents be careful of these foods otherwise he can get hurt. Now my same son has depression, wouldn't it make sense to tell his friends parents be carful of these situations otherwise he can seriously hurt himself?

Its time to treat mental health with the same fear, concern and intensity that we do for physical health. By having a good support system with educated friends they can help accomdate and help you climb that mountain to life you were born to have.

 

[Deleted member 33287]

@Statsattack
That is an amazing suggestion :) Fill up your life with people like tha...

Lol if only it was that easy

 

[Deleted member 28403]

I hope :)

 

[Sweetpea76]

Hello @Jade-Yasmin-Le-Bon, I am going to move this thread from the supporter area over to the PTSD Discussion section, where you may get better advice.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I went though years doing things like you. But I got out of my rut and began to make and keep committments. I still have days that I have to rearrange my schedule but not as bad as before.It does get better and quit beating yourself up!:hug: