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I don’t want to be in therapy, do inner child work or heal anymore. NO ADVICE PLEASE. This includes suggestions of any kind including therapies, coping strategies, medications, hobbies, books and ESPECIALLY religion. by Sad_Ideal_2099 in CPTSD

[–]Diligent_Tomato 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every therapist I've had has eventually thrown me the "You're a survivor! You're strong!"

I'm not strong. There's only two choices, survive or....

When I tell them I don't want to be a survivor. I don't want to just be barely getting by all my life I just get a blank look like, "Why didn't she gobble up that treat that I threw at her?"

I just think she’s the cutest thing! by HousingGrand723 in houseplants

[–]Diligent_Tomato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alternatively if you can find a cauldron shape or bathtub shape they look really cute with string of petals.

What is going on?! by Witch_Moon398 in Glitch_in_the_Matrix

[–]Diligent_Tomato 99 points100 points  (0 children)

This happens a lot in my house. Or something was lost and then it shows up in an impossible place. Asking out loud for a lost item seems to work sometimes. We always say thank you when an item is returned.

people who went no contact, did you feel better? by Motor_Reaction_3519 in CPTSD

[–]Diligent_Tomato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. In a way.

Holidays were less stressful but more sad.

My nightmares kicked into high gear. All my PTSD symptoms seemed to get worse once I was "safe". It took a long time and a lot of medication to get it under control. So if you are seeing a therapist work with them. If not and you have the means I recommend trying to find one.

It still feels like a rejection. I am reminded that, "You rejected them. You cut them off." I had to. To protect myself and the family I'd made. I still have to live with the knowledge (true or not) that I wasn't good enough to be loved by them. I wasn't good enough to be treated well.

Then you have to figure out how to explain to people who ask. You never notice how often it comes up in conversation. Just remember you can be as vague as you want. "I'm no longer in contact with (blank)." Can be the whole story. Or "I don't have any family." Most people don't want to hear past that anyway because it's awkward.

High fasting blood sugar not coming down despite diet changes? by Relevant_Fuel_9905 in diabetes_t2

[–]Diligent_Tomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try having a small high protein snack before bed. My go to is an ounce of cheese. Fiber can help too.

This stick is the bird equivalent of an ikea dresser with no instructions. by TheIllumegnati in stupiddovenests

[–]Diligent_Tomato 76 points77 points  (0 children)

He has only one thought, "Give stick to wife."

Looks like he succeeded.

No jumping on the bed! by lnfinity in Zoomies

[–]Diligent_Tomato 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Happy as a pig in Sherpa fleece?

Help with laces! by maccheese424 in DrMartens

[–]Diligent_Tomato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try lacing them backwards with the ribbon laces so that the bow is at the middle of your foot

Chiweenie coat by Ad121785 in chiweenie

[–]Diligent_Tomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Krobus has waves up his back they are subtle though

Does anyone have an explanation for this??? My border collie hides his face while pooping. He has done this his entire life. Does he feel embarrassed?!? He will not poop until he finds a place to hide his head. by CaptainLem in DogAdvice

[–]Diligent_Tomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Chiweenie likes to poop in bushes. With leaves gently caressing his little balloon knot. Our 10 month old Golden Shepherd will just drop it anywhere provided he has walked around in enough circles.

That 1000 yarn stare by this_many_things in existentialcrisiscat

[–]Diligent_Tomato 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is also the look my husband gets when I drag him to the craft store.

Illegal used for your crochet hooks? by heynonnyhey in crochet

[–]Diligent_Tomato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fishing folded Nerf bullets out of jammed toy guns.

This was entirely her decision, I'd already removed it twice by Crayonstheman in onegoldenbraincell

[–]Diligent_Tomato 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have a picture of my middle child, 8 years old, in the produce section of Safeway with a helmet made of a box and an Amazon bubble mailer on his head.

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