7lonewolf7
New Here
It has been awhile since I've been here. I've had someone close to me to share my ptsd experience with, so I have had help managing some of my symptoms. But this is the month I was sexually assaulted so I'm having a really hard time just existing. I'm struggling with my negative emotions being so strong and all-day consuming, that even getting up in the morning takes so much out of me.
My SO believes that burning off physical energy is a solution to a lot of my symptoms. I've tried to explain to him that no matter how much exercise I get, it doesn't stop the constant nightmares and flashbacks. I'm an active person, I hike and run almost everyday, so I know this all too well. He isn't well informed with mental illnesses, so I don't blame him for thinking exercise is a solution to ptsd symptoms. But I'm limited with what I can share with him.
So how do you manage dysregulation?
I've come a long way from my trauma, but I still have a long way to go.
Thank you in advance for the advice.
My SO believes that burning off physical energy is a solution to a lot of my symptoms. I've tried to explain to him that no matter how much exercise I get, it doesn't stop the constant nightmares and flashbacks. I'm an active person, I hike and run almost everyday, so I know this all too well. He isn't well informed with mental illnesses, so I don't blame him for thinking exercise is a solution to ptsd symptoms. But I'm limited with what I can share with him.
So how do you manage dysregulation?
I've come a long way from my trauma, but I still have a long way to go.
Thank you in advance for the advice.