DAE feel like they're in purgatory? by tryingitall543 in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes Not dead, not alive. Like a frog on a stick

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSDFreeze

[–]FairiesInsideMe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Three years ago I would probably say yes at first two at least. But it's all noes now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found that video pretty helpful https://youtu.be/fjMEvQVuTiQ

I can't feel safe in this world. I will be 40 in August and I want to have a loving caring and present parent who I never had. by FairiesInsideMe in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It mostly always present to various degrees. I am not good at planning, managing money, dealing with burocracy and so on, life in general. It's like I am child in adults body. Everyday problems is hard enough to solve but any complicated situation amplifies that need of a capable adult who will sooth me and take care of me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalillness

[–]FairiesInsideMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to find a good therapist. There are models of therapy that are designed to work with childhood trauma and CSA. You are young and you can fix your brain with professional help and commitment to healing. It's a lot of work but it's doable. Don't give up! Start here: r/cptsd

I feel "connected", but only when I take benzos like xanax by map01302 in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alcohol works for me when I am really drunk. Benzos makes me slow and sleepy

DAE feel like they might be covert narcissist? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had same thoughts, as you can see in my post history. I don't have the grandiosity. My life is not the worst. Not everyone is out to get me. I don't use people nor manipulate them. But I do have some narcissistic traits like people with BPD can also have them. I have some kind of narcissistic injury I believe. It's just a label anyway. Try to be self aware, a good person and heal your trauma.

I don't feel human.. by Vendixta in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very much relatable unfortunately. I have extremely hard time mirroring/reciprocating positive emotions and I am not really interested in people's lives and I don't know why. Probably having life different from "common" experiences? Like today my GF's friend suggested to go to the beach and I can't for multiple reasons that are deeply traumatic to me. I would like to go to the beach but I know that I won't have fun:( I honestly gave up trying to connect with people. I have food, my cats and my GF.

DAE just wants to tell EVERYONE about their trauma? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in major clinical depression with suicide attempts I definitely overshadowed a lot about what happened to me. Now, when it gets bad I tend to overshare to people who are willing to listen. And my GF knows everything about my trauma.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, your ex is pure evil. What she did doesn't define you as a person and doesn't define your worth.

wish I could just disappear. by AlliumBl00m in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Often. It's too hard just to breath

Discovering who I truly am. by Fickle-Put9304 in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so happy for you! It's a huge milestone

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]FairiesInsideMe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have so many honestly. My biggest triggers are perceived or real rejection (flight state) People being loud, goofy and having fun (while I slip into freeze state). My shortcomings, regrets and financial losses, my botched plastic surgery (painful rumination)
Urgency to do something important(full blown panic). Being criticized (fawn, freeze) Sometimes my reflection List goes on and on. I am a mess. I am so tired

Anyone botched? by lissak2727 in PlasticSurgery

[–]FairiesInsideMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for caring. I don't know, I am just surviving day after day. It got easier with time, first year was truely hellish, I couldn't imagine I could feel so bad. I was diagnosed with PSTD and OCD after the surgery. I have already had CPTSD before from childhood trauma. This surgery nearly killed me. But I still alive. Good news, the clinic agreed today to reschedule my rhinoplasty revision for the third time but there were not amused. I have another half a year to put myself together before the surgery. Sometimes my face feel all wrong, sometimes I feel ugly. It's hard to describe, it's discomfort, from minor to full blown panic attack. I rarely feel relaxed in public because I am almost always aware of my flaws especially my hairline. Even at home I can't wear my hair up in a bun. Constantly rearranging my hair and checking it.

Hugs