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Originally Posted by darkrunner
One of the PTSD symptoms I really struggle with is avoidance...
I avoid everything in my life that remotely reminds me of the trauma.
My T told me that I will never heal as long as I keep avoiding. She says I must face these things. I just can't bring myself to do it. 
Is this a struggle for anyone else?
Does anyone have advice for how to do this? My T seems to be saying 'just do it', but I don't know if she understands how hard it is. |
Yes, it's hard. M. Scott Peck, M.D. who wrote
The Road Less Traveled said that one thing that makes life harder on us humans is not realizing that
life is hard.
But I can tell you from experience that the first time, you grit your teeth, set your determination and go for it. It will shake you up. Of course it will. You will survive and come out ok. But the next time will be easier. And so on.
It takes sheer willpower. You have to have courage in the face of your fear. But you can do it. I did it. I told myself that I was not going to live my life being afraid and restricted.
I believe in you.
