[kittycat97]

How do you deal with it? It is really a must to face reality?

[Torani]

Hi Kittycat, I suffer from PTSD. I can tell you personally, I have went a long time with out addressing the issues. As a result my realtionship is failing. I have so many things in my relationship that trigger my PTSD I have had no choice but to deal with it.

I can tell you that it is was hard to admit I had a problem but now that I am working on it I feel better, empowered.. and hopeful...

I see a counselor regularly and I am doing EMDR.

Best wishes to you!

[Open Eyes]

(((kittycat))),

Do you have a therapist? It is very important to have a T that can help you work through the PTSD. For a while it is really hard, but with time you can slowly gain more and more "control" over it, it does take time though. It is important to "understand it' know it is not your fault and have the right support. Being around others who can relate and support the challenge and encourage you to keep trying because, as I mentioned, it does get better.

(((Hugs)))
Open Eyes

[likewater]

you don't have to face reality all at once. definitely recommend you see a therapist. i get
neurofeedback, and it helps me a lot. i also take medication and see a pdoc. we are all here for you if you want to talk.

Hi ((((Kitty)))) I found a combination of weekly sessions with my T, dbt, meds and pdoc, as well as the tremendous support and care from those here on PC really helped me. Esp being able to share on PC when facing some of the really rough patches...

My T and I took things slowly, too. I did a lot of homework and read books in between sessions, so that really helped, as well. I had worksheets...I wrote a lot.

We didn't discuss everything all at once. Some things were just too hard to talk about. We built trust and things flowed the way they were supposed to. Frankly, sometimes it was just about surviving another day...and I had a very patient, loving, caring support system. I hope this helps a bit. I had to just open my mind and heart up enough to allow the notion of the possibilities of healing. That was the turning point for me

Hugs, Rose

[kittycat97]

Facing with my past has caused me to act like a small scared kid again. Omg

Originally Posted by kittycat97

Facing with my past has caused me to act like a small scared kid again. Omg

I felt that way too. It's horrible and very painful. It hurts terribly.

You are in a safe place here. And you will be in a safe place with your T ... people have all sorts of ways to get through it.

Remind yourself that they are memories and they cannot hurt you...And that you are safe now

[Open Eyes]

(((kittycat))),

Yes that can happen, but if you notice, it has a time line to it. I struggled with that alot myself, and when things came foward, I had to be patient. I found that as I talked about it, also realized these memories and emotions are not in the now, they got less and less powerful. It just takes time to walk through it all in therapy. I know it is a challenge though, but know this will challenge you less and less with time. I know myself sometimes something will trigger me and I find myself compelled to respond, it could be anger or just a strong need to speak out. I aways find that it is only "after" that I can slowly put it all together and see "why" it happened. So, be patient with this healing process. I know it is frustrating at times, so vent here if you need to. Members are kind and understand the challenge of it, but many have made a lot of gains on it so you will be encouraged here.

(((Hugs)))
Open Eyes