Sense Of Self

[EvenStrongerNow]

It can get better. Look up some stuff on emotional regulation/disregulation

Thanks I will right now. That really has me excited!!!!

 

[EvenStrongerNow]

I was under the impression that if I experience unwanted thoughts, etc = There is something wrong with me = I'm crazy.

And you're saying it is not true. Now that's a relief!

I've never been aware of unwanted thoughts until after the relationship with a Sociopath. I guess I don't really understand PTSD and was afraid to use the label as an excuse in respect to where it was warranted so I blamed myself instead.

 

[EvenStrongerNow]

Jesus I've been in a fight with myself. That's why somebody on here told me to get out of the ring.

 

[Lady Vet]

didn't know it's possible to stay present when that happens.

One of the "hallmarks" of PTSD is avoidance...which at its core is the avoidance of uncomfortable feelings. So staying present through the chaos is a huge part of how to work through them, because there's no way to work through what we can't even stay present with. Little by little...piece by piece.