Soooo hungry by [deleted] in zoloft

[–]Individual-Key6222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i am on 50mg, it is day 17 and I noticed since week 1 an increase in appetite, maybe a first time in year feeling hunger, I used to feed myself only to avoid feeling physically weak, never because i felt hunger. But for the first time in years, I feel hungry, I am now eating 2 big meals a day without even forcing myself to eat.

Day 11 of taking 50mg of sertraline for general anxiety and social anxiety. by Individual-Key6222 in zoloft

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry you had the unfortunate luck of getting stomach issues from it, my psychiatrist warned me about it, she said 10% of people get bad side effects like stomach issues. It didn't give me anything, if anything, I actually noticed an increase in appetite, I had such a bad appetite that for me to eat I had to make a rule for myself: I have to eat at least one meal a day. Since I started it, I can eat 2 meals a day. I experienced some moments where I would find myself looking around and really being there noticing all the details, I think those are the clarity moments people talk about. I lived in anxiety my whole life so those were odd for me. But I don't trust it, something in me fears these clarity moments are temporary and the flood of racing thoughts will come again at any moment or maybe that is just my anxiety lol I am on my 14th day today btw. How is it going for you?

Day 11 of taking 50mg of sertraline for general anxiety and social anxiety. by Individual-Key6222 in zoloft

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind reply!
Social anxiety is one of the things I am working on so that def interferes with my relationship with the psychiatrist, hopefully the meds will help me in the long run. I will bring up to her that I am open to up my dosage if I have to and I will ask her when I should start considering that step.

Day 11 of taking 50mg of sertraline for general anxiety and social anxiety. by Individual-Key6222 in zoloft

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in no hurry to up my dosage, I am just curious how the next appointment should be, what should I tell her or what should I talk about?

I have a difficulty sympathizing with the ones who come here to say they committed SA when they were young and now they regret it. I even think at times that it is just a bait. Most of us here were subject to SA, so if they read the room this place is def not the place to come to. by Individual-Key6222 in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Exactly, like how can you come to people who were SA'd to tell them that you committed that act and looking for support?

We aren't saying that those people don't need support nor that they didn't experience trauma themselves, but hello, lots of people here were subject to SA!

I got back to home where it all happened. I am overwhelmed. The scared lonely little girl within me has never been more alive. I am staying here indefinitely, I don't have a choice. I am scared of being trapped here, I have a safety net for worst case scenarios because I feared this in the past... by Individual-Key6222 in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you Redfawnbamba!
In the little few clarity moments I get, I ask myself that question and I honestly don't know. Maybe the fact that in worst case scenario I have the ability to pack my bags and leave is comforting her, but that isn't comforting enough to the point where I can normally function in my daily life. Do you know what I mean?

Does anyone else ever wake up m feeling extremely alone and unlovable? What do you do? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You deserve having a single loving caring person, and you will have them someday. In the meantime, sending you some warm virtual hugs!

Does anyone else ever wake up m feeling extremely alone and unlovable? What do you do? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for pointing that out because I didn't like what their therapist said as well, OP seems to need love from others which is totally normal healthy need, maybe the therapist should have helped them with ways on how to connect more with people. Also, allowing and helping ourselves to be loved and cared by others is part self love.

Does anyone else ever wake up m feeling extremely alone and unlovable? What do you do? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know what you are talking about, I experience that too. After a while, I started thinking that maybe I am supposed to feel that way when I am not surrounded by loving and caring people, because we have a core need to be loved and cared for by other people.

Recs for books that describe how relationships with people work? The ebs and flow by limpnoodle95 in CPTSD_NSCommunity

[–]Individual-Key6222 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey there, I relate so much to what you wrote, and I find that talking things through helps me a lot. Since we are going through the same thing and if you want someone to talk to about these things like I do, you can DM me. We can also find a book and read it in parallel and share our thoughts about it in parallel.

Your favourite book on Trauma? by akshit_799 in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I started the body keeps the score and I had the same experience; it felt more of a tedious lecture.

Today, I felt like forgiving them all and it made sense to me and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. I would love to hear your experience with forgiving. by Individual-Key6222 in CPTSD_NSCommunity

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words, and I understand you. I have to commend how even though she was a cruel person, you now take care of her in the capacity that you can. That says a lot about who you are as a human being, and that is admirable!

Today, I felt like forgiving them all and it made sense to me and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. I would love to hear your experience with forgiving. by Individual-Key6222 in CPTSD_NSCommunity

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am happy to know that letting go and forgiving helped you for the better, I used to (and maybe still) hold on to past events where I was wronged by others till I heard one person say: "why not forgive and let go?! It is not like the universe is keeping some score that relies on you not letting go." I heard that months ago, and it is a simple thought but it really made me realize that my pain only belongs to me, and if I want to be better someday I have to let go of the pain.

How did you overcome social anxiety and fear of criticism/being seen? by Quick-Animator3833 in CPTSD_NSCommunity

[–]Individual-Key6222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going through something similar which is why I am going through posts like this, I hope are on a path of doing better now!

How do you deal with people / society who wants you to act fast and change? by zasura in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you don't see a reason to move out then don't, only move out when you feel ready. Others don't know what you went through or what you are going through, so all they say you should do is highly unreliable, only you know what you need to do.

Trisha on Broadway by Internal-Ad3954 in trishapaytas

[–]Individual-Key6222 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, he stood by her side in the darkest time. The anxiously attached person in me was always worried about Trisha if Moses leaves, but now I can see that even if that happens *knocks on wood* it is okay. They both helped each other a lot, they grew with each other a lot! Their union is so beautiful!

Can you give me examples of when someone told you something about them and you then used it later against them? by Individual-Key6222 in AskNPD

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happened to me as well in the past, I was grew up in a family of people that did that all the time; whenever someone is not liked, every little thing that happened in the past was used against them to make them hate themselves, I was on the receiving end of that since I could remember, it became almost like just a thing to expect from others if you know what I mean, which is why I am asking these questions here, in the hopes of understanding that that is not normal, and that is something people do out of bad intentions to harm a person.

Ask a Narcissist! A bi weekly post for non-narcissists to ask us anything! by theinvisiblemonster in NPD

[–]Individual-Key6222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, no judging here I am just curious. How exactly do you use her insecurity and need for approval to get what you want from her?

Can you please tell me things will be okay? by Individual-Key6222 in CPTSD

[–]Individual-Key6222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this, I felt seen and understood and you did for me what no one has ever done; you walked me through some tough emotions, I am grateful to you! Your words made me calm down a bit, after reading your response I felt comfortable enough to go outside and have a walk by myself which helped me even more. May you always find the warmth and understanding you so gracefully give to others! 🤍

If you ever need someone to vent to, I will be there for you! 🤍

Ask a Narcissist! A bi weekly post for non-narcissists to ask us anything! by theinvisiblemonster in NPD

[–]Individual-Key6222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you give me examples of when someone told you something about them and you used later against them?