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Jan 18, 2018, 02:05 AM
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I am constantly on edge, and I flinch at nearly everything. Even someone saying my name without me expecting it makes me jump. Small noises made around the house make me stop in my tracks. As far as I know, I should be safe. How do I stop being so on-edge?
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diagnosed with: obsessive compulsive disorder post-traumatic stress disorder major depressive disorder binge eating disorder unknown dissociative disorder not medicated, but i probably should be 
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Jan 18, 2018, 03:13 AM
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I have been at the shaky, jumpy place. I would say it takes time for the feeling of safe to sink in. Do you have a T to help you? I think it would be important to find a trauma informed T.
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Jan 18, 2018, 10:06 PM
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Jan 18, 2018, 11:07 PM
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I hope you can get the therapy you need.
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Jan 19, 2018, 12:06 AM
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Jan 20, 2018, 03:19 PM
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I go in cycles from coping well to the shaking and jumping at everything.
I've developed a few coping skills - and CBT helped a great deal. I planned things out. I did for example my groceries at an all night market. I would sit with my back against the wall anytime I went out. If possible I had people come over rather than go out. I stuck to a routine. Most of all though I am lucky to have someone understanding around whom I feel safer. |
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Jan 20, 2018, 05:38 PM
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True, finding the things that feel safe to you are important. I still like to sit with my back to a wall.
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Jan 22, 2018, 05:27 PM
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Jan 22, 2018, 11:12 PM
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I asked my psychologist about this (he does therapy for me) and he said that when you don’t feel unsafe, and maybe you are also having a flashback, but to bring yourself into the present and remind yourself that you are safe right now and that no harm is going to come to you. I have been doing this. He had a really calm voice so I think of that too. I know this probably sounds dumb, but I have found that it helps.
Feeling on edge is a bit different. I’ve had times where something startled me and I just started crying. But I think it’s just feeling safe. Being on edge is a defence mechanism in your body to protect you from danger. But again, you need to remind yourself that you are safe.
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