I can't have sex....

[Deleted member 541]

Nope, definitely not an issue that can be solved on the Internet by random strangers. But, there is a wealth of information on this site for those that are in need of help. Especially those that don’t have a therapist right now.

You can learn coping and grounding skills which will help you to keep yourself a bit more stable. You can learn how and why you are feeling and thinking the way that you do. You will have an understanding of the ins and outs of therapy, medications questions to ask, and places that can offer you help with medication if you don’t have insurance.

Most of all, you won’t feel so alone, knowing that everyone here has PTSD, or is dealing with someone that does. We are an empathetic group that offers support when needed and sometimes a kick in the ass too when that’s needed..

 

[Cyberluddite]

It's a bit of a process, but using positive creativity and self-talk as a CBT/NLP-type deprogramming helped me work through a lot of issues. Then, when I was finally able to start seeing a t who specializes in CBT, that sped up the remaining work.

Essentially, with some "hands-on exercises", a bit of imagination, and private time when/where I knew I was safe and wouldn't be disturbed, I relearned to own my sexuality and sexual power.

In doing so, the process empowered my confidence in getting my life back, start going after personal and business projects, and better contain the "mental fog" and post-sex flashbacks/night terrors. It's not as easy or as quick as it sounds, but I've been able to sleep a lot more peacefully since training my body and my mind to know that no one owns me.

My body is a temple, my vulnerability is a gift. It takes two to have sex, I have the right to say "no" if I so choose... just like everyone else.

If that felt like an awkward reply, keep in mind the third-party widget showed an Amazon Prime ad for women's fetish lingerie on this thread. So yeah, that was a bit out of left field.

Then again, it's Tuesday so I guess it's normal.