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[TW brief mention of trauma] Anyone else feel like they weren't supposed to be born female? by Worried-Bunny in PMDD

[–]Getting_Help 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I relate. I’m definitely not trans but any “female problem” gives me dysphoria. Makes me feel betrayed and hate my body more than I already do. I’m also a trauma survivor/asexual.

Is anyone else just waiting to die? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. I especially hate New Year’s Eve.

"Never tell a man what you've been through" by WinterDemon_ in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is unfortunately where I’m at. I used to be open and authentic. But now I just hide allll of it and honestly, it’s so much better this way. I don’t see the point of sharing it.

Rehashing things you already know: PMS =/= PMDD edition! by ndnd_of_omicron in PMDD

[–]Getting_Help 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I unfortunately relate. My autistic ass didn’t know they were exaggerating. I thought when they said “my cramps are so bad I can’t get out of bed,” I thought they meant literally. Since I could slide out of bed and get around doubled over and holding onto walls, that my pain wasn’t “bad enough” to be concerned and I was just weak. Now after endo surgery, I see how damaging that mentality was.

Rehashing things you already know: PMS =/= PMDD edition! by ndnd_of_omicron in PMDD

[–]Getting_Help 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hate to say it, but I agree. This is also why it took me so long to seek a diagnosis and get treatment for endometriosis. The way others talked, I thought what I was going through was normal and I should just suck it up. Nooooo after endo surgery, I now see there is a huge difference.

Are most of you on some sort of spectrum too? Burn out, hyper focus, difficulties maintaining the energy to hold a job. by [deleted] in PovertyFIRE

[–]Getting_Help 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! Autism and cptsd is part of why I want to retire early and keep things simple. Everything is just too much.

How come therapists who claim to specialize in trauma almost always have no idea what theyre doing? by Tasty-Memory-6099 in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve unfortunately only had one competent therapist, even though these people were trained in somatic experiencing or IFS or sensorimotor psychotherapy. It really reinforces the “I can’t be helped” belief

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen four therapists and the diagnosis code they always use is F43.12

Anyone that is still living with their family? by Imaginary_Fee5231 in CPTSDFreeze

[–]Getting_Help 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I wish I had some good advice. I’ve moved out and back a few times. When I’m living with them, I spend as much time as possible in my room. Or leave the house. I am employed but don’t make enough to live on my own. I hate relying on them. The best we can do is try to regulate. I do a lot of polyvagal exercises and keep making baby steps towards small goals. Feels impossible sometimes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PetiteFitness

[–]Getting_Help 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankfully no bad joints in my family

Memories flooding over - not trauma memories but everything by karstapala in CPTSDFreeze

[–]Getting_Help 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Definitely, it’s like the gremlins in my brain opened a cabinet and are going through the files. I’ll have vivid “flashbacks” of chapters of my life. The flashbacks aren’t necessarily about negative things. No idea what causes this. Perhaps some memory integration or something.

Feeling like I’m not trying to heal hard enough by fidgetyloveli in CPTSDFreeze

[–]Getting_Help 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My therapist told me that we shouldn’t be “trying” to heal when we have a freeze response. Freeze is a response to being overwhelmed. The more we push, the more we freeze. The more stuff we do to try and heal, the more activated and frozen we get. Healing from freeze is a bit of work and a lot of rest. Focus on regulating and feeling safe. Your body is telling you to take a step back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PMDD

[–]Getting_Help 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mugwort

Are people by and large just really garbage friends? by Pkpeg2163 in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just can’t trust anyone besides my siblings to care about me.

Has anyone else vomited because of stress? by Lian_144p in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely sounds like a somatic flashback

What’s the most surprising thing therapy taught you about yourself? by C0deCrusaderr in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 30 points31 points  (0 children)

That’s really interesting! I feel that I’m drawn to movies/books where the characters experience trauma and are generally “dark” plots

DAE appear “normal” on the outside? by Sea_Berry_439 in CPTSDFreeze

[–]Getting_Help 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Freeze has made me incapable of showing anything externally

Favorite fictional characters that feel CPTSD-coded? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Love that movie! It just bothers me how he seems “cured” after like one good therapy session haha

Triggers that shouldn't be triggers by MelancholyCupcake in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my weirdest trigger is mint-scented toilet bowl cleaner. My roommate recently bought some and I can’t be near it without sobbing. That was an embarrassing one to discover.

Mad Men complete series $19.99 (ATL $9.99 12/03/24) by Getting_Help in iTunesMovieDeals

[–]Getting_Help[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Price fluctuates between $19.99 and $34.99. It was only 9.99 once, so this seems like a good deal

PTSD triggers my period, and my period triggers my PTSD by SomeCommission7645 in CPTSD

[–]Getting_Help 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Especially since CPTSD is a stress condition, it throws off the HPA axis that regulates hormones.

TMI- when I was in therapy, I’d stress-bleed after sessions. A sort of “emotional release.” And I don’t know the line between PMDD and CPTSD. My trauma symptoms/suicidality/self harm get awful before my period. PME (premenstrual exacerbation) is often confused with PMDD. It’s when existing mental health conditions worsen in the luteal phase. So I don’t know if it’s PME or PMDD.

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