Sufferer Seeking support

[elinaa]

Hi everyone, I аm new here. I am а young woman currently living in a very controlling and toxic environment, which is causing me constant stress and frequent episodes of derealization. I feel like I'm constantly in a state of high alert and it's exhausting. I аm looking for any advice or coping strategies you use to keep your sense of self while still stuck in a difficult living situation. How do you manage the hypervigilance when you can't escape the environment yet? I am also seeking some supportive confidential communication perhaps via email with someone who understands what this feels like and can offer a bit of encouragement or guidance.
Any tips on finding a safe way to connect would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum! The living situation you’ve described sounds like a nightmare. Hopefully there’s opportunities for you to leave in the near future.

I am also seeking some supportive confidential communication perhaps via email with someone who understands what this feels like and can offer a bit of encouragement or guidance.

Unfortunately, this forum doesn’t have a private messaging function for members to communicate with each other. But you may find that there’s encouragement to be found in the forum posts:)

Any tips on finding a safe way to connect would be greatly appreciated.

Domestic violence supports in your region may be an alternative? And may also have some practical tips on how to leave your current home environment safely.