I Want To Kiss My Husband

[Nyx]

But I know nothing's ever going to change unless I do talk and ask questions.

That's the spirit. We are here to help, so keep sharing, as will we.

 

[anthony]

But I know nothing's ever going to change unless I do talk and ask questions.

Bingo....

Just go read about some of the things I had posted earlier in PTSD forum... OMFG... not exactly proud of some shit I's done in my past... but it is just that, my past. Learn from our past and create a better future, being the future we want within our realistic goals and expectations.

 

[anthony]

because I know I can't handle a physical relationship.

The only way you will, is by putting yourself into that act again. Six years of avoidance is a fair amount of time. No doubt it has changed from avoidance to fear, which is dangerous at its own levels.

Exposure therapy... start with online dating, text... different people, etc... text, maybe video then for face to face, or just good old swap photos via email, mail, etc... start small and set goals, achieve... move goals further.

 

[WonderingWhy]

Yikes!!!:eek: Why do you keep suggesting things that make me wish I could be a turtle and hide in my shell for a VERY long time.

When I read your reply I could feel my anxiety shoot through the roof! The bad part was you weren't even talking to ME!!:(

Don't you EVER try to sugar coat ANYTHING!!!!!??????

Just so you know what I said is true, but I said it, just to poke fun at you!:p

Even though you are a bit "direct" I wouldn't want you to change! :oops: OOps! What did I just say???:confused:

Okay, maybe I would soften the edges just a bit, so it doesn't hurt quite as much. lol :rolleyes:

BTW can you tell I like smilies?;)

 

[jadebear]

Just go read about some of the things I had posted earlier in PTSD forum.

I have read some of them. LOL....some of them you sounded completely lost in your own head. But that seems different , probably because you're no longer that way. It's not easy letting others see all the chaos and confusion in my head and I have a hard time with it.

BTW WonderingWhy, I'm glad he doesn't sugar coat anything. I've done that my whole life and look where it's got me.....

 

[WonderingWhy]

BTW WonderingWhy, I'm glad he doesn't sugar coat anything. I've done that my whole life and look where it's got me.....

JB,
I hope Anthony doesn't read this!!!:eek: lol :rolleyes:

 

[cherryblossom]

The only way you will, is by putting yourself into that act again. Six years of avoidance is a fair amount of time. No doubt it has changed from avoidance to fear, which is dangerous at its own levels.

Exposure therapy... start with online dating, text... different people, etc... text, maybe video then for face to face, or just good old swap photos via email, mail, etc... start small and set goals, achieve... move goals further.

I think I need to deal with some of my crap first, before I inflict myself on others!! And that's not an excuse. I just started therapy, and I don't plan on being 'in therapy' for years. I'm going to nail this, then get my life back on track, back to full time work, no more hospital visits, reduce my meds, hopefully to the point of no meds. Then go dating! (maybe?! :p)

 

[WonderingWhy]

Cherryblossom,
That sounds like a good plan to me!:)

 

[anthony]

That sounds like just a good a plan as any CB...

 

[cherryblossom]

Well, I guess only time will tell.....
You all have permission to remind me of this thread in 3-6 months time, just to see where I am with everything :D

 

[Crusoe]

Well, I guess only time will tell.....
You all have permission to remind me of this thread in 3-6 months time, just to see where I am with everything :D

I will ;)