Sufferer Journey Ups & Downs - Does anyone else have this experience and if so how do you handle it?

[FMCA]

The PTSD rollercoaster.

It describes it perfectly

It's very normal to be functional for a while and then burnout all of a sudden. Could be that your stress cup is full.

It's great you're trying to work on a routine, it definitely helps keep things more regulated and in control.

Will my capacity for stress increase as time goes by or is that other people’s experience in recovery?

 

[parrotthepolly]

Will my capacity for stress increase as time goes by or is that other people’s experience in recovery?

Possibly if the trauma is processed in a way or it'll still be stuck inside your nervous system.

Personally I'm not trying to recover because I'm still not over some stuff but here's the article explaining stress cups and why everyday life can be overwhelming sometimes:

The ptsd cup explanation

Mar 10, 2018

Nearly a decade ago (2006) I wrote The PTSD Cup Explanation, a simple view of how PTSD causes symptoms in day-to-day life. This article is an update to that original piece.

Regardless of the type of trauma endured, the PTSD Cup does not change, deviate or apply differently to your circumstance. The PTSD Cup is a basic representation of your capacity for tolerating stressors. As your cup fills, symptoms get worse. When your cup overflows, you may break down crying, become psychotic or manic, attempt to kill yourself, and many other possible outcomes.

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[FMCA]

Possibly if the trauma is processed in a way or it'll still be stuck inside your nervous system.

Personally I'm not trying to recover because I'm still not over some stuff but here's the article explaining stress cups and why everyday life can be overwhelming sometimes:

The ptsd cup explanation

Mar 10, 2018

Nearly a decade ago (2006) I wrote The PTSD Cup Explanation, a simple view of how PTSD causes symptoms in day-to-day life. This article is an update to that original piece.

Regardless of the type of trauma endured, the PTSD Cup does not change, deviate or apply differently to your circumstance. The PTSD Cup is a basic representation of your capacity for tolerating stressors. As your cup fills, symptoms get worse. When your cup overflows, you may break down crying, become psychotic or manic, attempt to kill yourself, and many other possible outcomes.

The differences unique to each...

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Thankyou that’s really helpful x

 

[FMCA]

Today is the day I start sticking to sleep routines and hopefully make some progress in that area. It might also help me get on with a few jobs I need to do finish at home which I started before this roller coaster dip.

It doesn’t help I’m still isolated after alienating everyone. I’m hopeful they will come back into my life at some point. It’s really getting me down.

I have lost weight and will carry on monitoring it by trying on old clothes. I’m not using scales , don’t really want to see any numbers lol. Trying to look after my physical health at least but since this latest down turn, I’ve hardly been out for walks but some of that is about the way I let my appearance go too.

the practicalities will help with the recovery I’m sure. I’ve sorted out my balcony, sorted out the small bedroom and started painting the en suite all with the help of a friend. That shouldn’t take long to finish but I’m struggling to find the motivation. But I am trying to keep the place clean and tidy at least some of the time.

I don’t want to feel like I’ve not achieved something in the time I have left off work. But maybe I’m putting too much pressure on myself I’m not sure. It is a lonely journey though.

Best of wishes to anyone who reads this in achieving any baby steps today it’s a slow journey but it is doable because I’ve made some progress and I’m in a FAR better place than 6 months ago.

 

[WinnieThePoohChris]

You sound like a friend of mine and seem like you are doing the right things.

Sleep is important, if you have a bad night or nights, it happens. Keep trying.

 

[FMCA]

Thankyou. The trauma that happened in January to top of all the trauma has meant that my adult children aren’t speaking to me, I have t seen my grandchildren for around a year now, I haven’t had anyone around me and spent most of the last 7 months alone in total denial I might not see my kids again. One has put their house up for sale and is apparently moving to Scotland and she’s pregnant with her first baby. I have been in total denial about the impact of what happened on them and I’ve stayed awake for nearly 3 days crying. I slept last night and woke up this morning with a clearer head. I can’t change the past but I am in charge of the future so i am continuing with this journey of getting better and hopefully making some progress ready for when they come back into my life if they want to. I’m staying at my cousins so that I am not alone and she has been looking after me, I owe her a lot for her kindness x

 

[WinnieThePoohChris]

That's good. It's sounds like you are taking a lot of blame onto yourself though, not sure you should do.

Families are difficult, people are different, maybe some need space or there is a different way to interact. Pictures, videos and video chat may be able to keep you in contact?

Keep the door open for them but dont forget to reach out too.

 

[FMCA]

Thankyou. Me and my kids have been enmeshed in each others lives but it’s also a fractured family.

I am trying to look at the positives so that the family will have clearer boundaries, that we all have our own lives. I think that will make it easier for my daughter to move on with her life with her own family once baby is born.

My cousin has been an absolute god send and I’m so grateful to have her in my life. We’ve also had a lot of catch ups and talks about our paternal family history which has been lovely to say the least.

Less head pain from the crying tonight and I’m in a much more positive mood. One day I’m sure my family will be back in touch, taking it one day at a time to put a plan in place to move forward. I’ve got this far and will hopefully carry on making more positive changes.

Life changes, it’s all a journey x

 

[FMCA]

I do now believe ptsd and cptsd are conditions which can be successfully managed or overcome on way or another. I definitely do not think it’s going to be easy or straightforward but I am going to get there, I am determined to do it x

 

[WinnieThePoohChris]

They most definitely are, sometimes easier and more successfully than at others. You cannot really fail, can just he more successful. Important thing is to set yourself up with the tools and techniques to do so.

Awareness and understanding with hard work and determination the only way.

You are doing well so far, keep at it!

 

[FMCA]

I’ve lost weight by cutting out most processed food to change the gut microbiome to affect the serotonin relationship between the brain and gut the Zoe podcasts or with Rangan Chatergee.
I know people may not feel eating fresh food or eating a healthy diet is more expensive but I’ve been doing it a few months now and it isn’t more expensive, frozen fruit and veg and tinned food like beans and lentils are definitely cheaper than a processed stuff. I do think it’s helped a lot. Just need to get the step count up now

 

[DharmaGirl]

I am learning to let myself be.

This is such an important part of healing. I still have problems with it but I'm working on it. And as you said @FMCA, baby steps is the way to go.