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HiI'm not really sure where to put this, but this thread seems right.I am now in my 60s and my MH seems to be getting worse.I have trauma in my childhood (which occurred over years) and have had little treatment, none at all for about 20 years and then a
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 6 days ago
Hello everyone,I am just wondering how much suffering is considered normal with CPTSD? I have been diagnosed with severe CPTSD, and it was confirmed that I experience symptoms across all criteria at a very high level, but I’m currently not on any specific
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 4 days ago
I confided in someone I trusted that I did not feel good about what was happening in our small community. A friend of mine was being ousted and people were debating her character behind her back. I was not ok with this and made it known. I was criticised
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 5 days ago
Does anyone else struggle with daily flashbacks? I keep getting somatic flashbacks day after day and it’s so exhausting
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 2 months ago
Welcome AuntGlow! I can only ref your name this way ? I’ve had a pretty nightmarish week. My therapist is present for me, but I think I need to write to someone I feel may truly understand what is happening in my life tonight I
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 2 weeks ago
Does anyone have tips apart from meditation, yoga or breath work to help with panic attacks upon waking?I'm on meds to sleep, but my dreams are still extremely vivid and distressing and the second I wake I start spiralling. It takes hours to recover,
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 3 months ago
Hey Everyone, I'm sorry for being very silent and not replying for past 2 months alot has been happening and trying to get the right support. TW: Mention of SA and trauma.Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read)Ive been struggling with&
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 2 months ago
T.W. mention of abuse Content/trigger warning (Highlight to read) To recap: i had to abruptly leave the family home back in January this year. I was sexually abused where i ended up staying for a month. I also went through some stuff of this
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 4 weeks ago
Has anyone who struggles with noise sensory overload issues used any type of earplugs that helps reduce the impact of noises whilst still allowing conversations etc to be heard clearly? I have come across one type by doing google search.they are expe
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 3 months ago
Hi everyone,Over the past couple of months, I’ve been really trying to learn and practise setting boundaries. Through therapy, I’ve come to realise that many of my past relationships, both friendships and family have been unhealthy, often involving push-a
Talking through trauma and PTSD Created 2 months ago
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