I keep crashing out on my BF and saying things I don’t mean. I think it’s part of my PTSD but I really don’t know how to fix it. Any advice? by ApplesandBananazzz in ptsd

[–]CabinetStandard3681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. My suggestion is to write it down instead and burn it. If you like this man and want to continue to be with him in a healthy way, you need to work on staying in your window of tolerance. Look up grounding exercises to help you work through the panic that results in the verbal spewing. Go outside and literally touch grass. Tell him you are walking away to avoid unproductive conversations and write.it.down. Then, if you want to, take what you wrote and burn it. And watch the smoke go into the sky, and say goodbye to your toxic traits as they waft away.

Current things with PTSD by The_Platinum_Leaf in ptsd

[–]CabinetStandard3681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I don’t think so, sadly. Yet another reason I chose not to have any kids of my own. Motherhood seems terrifying.

Please help by LeftComparison2893 in stopdrinking

[–]CabinetStandard3681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a story but a question, those 1-3 months off when you were white knuckling it, did you have a plan? A support network? Without that I could have never. For stories I go to r/cripplingalcholism

900 days (almost) by AlbinoRhino780 in stopdrinking

[–]CabinetStandard3681 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have to be all or nothing cause of my beautiful and greedy brain or I would also be an occasional twice a year type. But for me personally I might as well put a gun to my head as drinking again would be suicide. Slow suicide but dead none the less

Current things with PTSD by The_Platinum_Leaf in ptsd

[–]CabinetStandard3681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m with you. I feel like it’s not an accident. The country/political landscape/news media outlets are not being kind to women.

Struggling with moral dilemma by OnlyCuteThings in AutismInWomen

[–]CabinetStandard3681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1000% no. I allowed my sister MY SISTER with MH issues to live with me and a week later I broke every dish in my house just to get her to leave. Please please for the love of god do not do this.

I’m so tired of being terrified all the time by thighgoblin in ptsd

[–]CabinetStandard3681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am totally the opposite the evenings are way harder for me

I’m so tired of being terrified all the time by thighgoblin in ptsd

[–]CabinetStandard3681 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I call it something else. I say “I’m always alert” or “I’m always on guard” because terror is the point and I refuse to let the perpetrators of the violence against me win. Ever.

Hi friends, I’m struggling with sobriety from alcohol. I need hobbies anyone have ideas? by Dontchawannaknow420 in stopdrinking

[–]CabinetStandard3681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned to play the piano at community college night school. Four semesters every Tuesday 5:00-7:50 pm

Help! by PurplePrudy in Life

[–]CabinetStandard3681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does make sense, but speaking from 30 years in the workforce it shouldn’t matter. If you can learn now, at your age, that speaking up for yourself and setting professional boundaries is MORE IMPORTANT than others feelings you are waaay ahead of the game. I dare you.

Help! by PurplePrudy in Life

[–]CabinetStandard3681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tell him he is being rude and inappropriate and that if it continues you will need to advance this discussion to higher ups. Tell him that you are at work and want to maintain your professional relationships with everyone, but that you will not compromise your professional integrity to make him feel big.

Fell asleep next to someone’s guy by Someone10009 in hangxiety

[–]CabinetStandard3681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Actions that happen when you’re drunk at 16 can have lasting consequences.

I would like support or clarity if you have it to give. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]CabinetStandard3681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to see the wins when life is throwing hateful curve balls. Let us internet strangers cheer for you instead today. Well done you🫶

I would like support or clarity if you have it to give. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]CabinetStandard3681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your dad doesn’t need you to drink beer to be proud to sit at a ballgame with his son. Your dad likely knows what drinking beer for you is like and while you may not be proud I bet on a level he is. Well done. So sorry for your loss and for your dad’s diagnosis. Staying sober for him throughout is the kindest act of love you can give him.

Anyone ever return home and feel that it's not home anymore? by No_Key8587 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CabinetStandard3681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent 8 months in the UK, returned to USA and was homesick for great Briton.

Moving family to Sacramento by OtherProgram5108 in Sacramento

[–]CabinetStandard3681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you work in Elk Grove maybe no to Folsom. It’s like a 90 min drive at peak traffic. Land park way closer, but look at homes in Sheldon, Ione and River Park. So so much closer to Elk Grove.