Sufferer Just joined, hoping to find validation and support. Having a rough time with triggers this month.

[molten8gold]

I hope to find validation and support here. I am currently going through a rough time with multiple triggers over the past month, triggering my complex PTSD. I feel like I am drowning and surrounded by danger, even though I am not. Just reaching out, I guess.

 

[Deanna]

Welcome to the forums!:hug: Glad you found us!

 

[ladee]

Glad you found us @molten8gold. And yes, sounds like you are having a tough time. Hope you check out the forum and all the subjects from A to Z and people from all over the world being in a place of healing.

Feel free to start a thread if you want or need some feedback. Hope being here helps you as much as it has me. Welcome!!

 

[TruthSeeker]

Glad to have you here.

 

[molten8gold]

Thank you for the warm welcomes! I look forward to posting more.

 

[Freemartin]

I feel like I am drowning and surrounded by danger, even though I am not.

You just perfectly described how I feel when trauma shit is hard. It sucks so bad! I try to get a handle on this danger feeling by trying to be really mindful of my surroundings whilst doing breathing exercises. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn’t.

Anyways, welcome to the forums!

 

[Freida]

Welcome!

 

[pam4him]

First, so sorry you are struggling. It can certainly feel like drowning at times. Secondly, WELCOME! This is generally a safe place for input and support. By reaching out, you show you have hope. We will encourage and cheer you on your journey. Come here for "air" whenever you have that drowning feeling. Do you journal? That has helped me to process. It may help to sort out the multiple triggers so they can be worked on. Remember to breathe to slow your body and mind when feeling anxious. I call it the 5 to the third power principle. Breathe in through your nose for 5 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, and let out slowly through your mouth for 5 seconds. Repeat as necessary. Prayers for peace, strength and support.

 

[molten8gold]

Thanks, pam4him. I am feeling slightly better today, but fear the next trigger since I succumb so quickly to despair. I try some of the tools my counselor taught me, but basically I find that I must ride it out, hopefully.

 

[Survivor3]

Welcome to the site! ? there's alot of smart and caring people in this community. Hope you get the support that you need. Best wishes S3.

 

[lee23]

I totally feel you. Lately I feel like every little thing triggers a flashback. I've gotten better at managing them, but it's still exhausting.

 

[TruthSeeker]

With this pandemic, I had to revert to creating a daily schedule, which included 3 meals (good nutrition), exercise (a walk) a couple times a day, and productive activities (some which are chores and some which I enjoy as a distraction) to help me sleep better. Being off schedule really screws with my sleep-I have weird dreams. You got a schedule? It can help tremendously. Oh and, too many computer hours.....do too!