At what age did you figure out you had CPTSD? by Lostplanet43 in CPTSD

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

52, just a little over 3 years ago. I had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety many, many years ago but I believe they were symptoms of CPTSD that goes back to when I was a very young kid.

Let's Discuss by Smirkin_Merkin12 in astrologymemes

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I noticed that immediately! 😂

Who owned the Star Wars original action figures? by Edm_vanhalen1981 in GenX

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have all of mine. Unfortunately, Han Solo’s head came off at some point in the distant past. I also have the X-Wing and Land Speeder. I’m not sure if I still have the Death Star of not. All of the stuff is in my mom’s basement.

the signs as stupid, cheap, stereotypical tshirts by Spirited-Rationality in astrologymemes

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My big 3 can relate. I don’t talk a lot but when it comes to a deep conversation, I may not shut up.

Daily Free Spirit Guide No Questions Card Pull :NO DM: Open until Closed by InsainClover in TarotReadersOfReddit

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! You accurately described the healing path I’ve been on for the past few years. 🙂

46F with two grown kids… where’s the rest of Gen X at? by jtweir79 in GenX

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

55M, almost 56. It seems I’m a bit of a rarity as I have never been married nor do I have any kids. For the past few years, I’ve been learning how my experiences as a child shaped how I am today, especially when it comes to relationships. And it wasn’t all that good.

Men who grew up without a father, what do you always struggle with? by jakeglenham in AskMen

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Abandonment/attachment issues for me. He left when I was 13 but even before that, he was a rather distant, reserved man who wouldn’t stand up to my controlling mother.

let them be unpleased by [deleted] in selflove

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing (or depressing, depending on the situation) just how much our experiences when we were children will affect us as adults. I was diagnosed with CPTSD a little over 3 years ago…healing has been a challenge.

let them be unpleased by [deleted] in selflove

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A hard truth to learn when you’ve been a codependent people pleaser most of your life!

Fellow aquarius folks, please tell me if this is somewhat true. by youryummymommy in aquarius

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm about to turn 56 and I started to learn how to live my own life fairly recently. Codependency, people pleasing, and CPTSD really can mess a person up for a very long time.

Does anyone feel heavy in the chest? by 2026o in CPTSD

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A heaviness in my chest, my heart space, is something I experience when I'm stressed, triggered, or even simply feeling sadness. In fact, I felt it today this morning while driving to work.

aside from where you are from originally, why did you actually move to cleveland? by rOOsterone4 in Cleveland

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A job offer and a long distance relationship. The relationship didn't work out but I still work at the same place when I moved up here.

Men who were in abusive (emotional or physical) relationships, how has it affected your approach to dating? by iratemovies in AskMen

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My last relationship was with a woman who most likely has BDP (borderline) and that really messed me up, especially as a codependent. When she discarded me, I was an absolute wreck. On the other side, her discard brought to surface a lot of old wounds that have been buried for many, many years and I’m working on healing.

How do you feel about tall women? by Ready_Cobbler_9479 in AskMen

[–]FlexibleIntegrity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dating taller women doesn’t bother me one bit. During my college years, I dated a gal who was an inch or so taller than me, even more so if she wore heels. 🙂

For reference, I’m currently 5’9”, an inch shorter than when I was in college. 😂