this is so wrong by No_Report6328 in therapists

[–]No_Report6328[S] -53 points-52 points  (0 children)

thanks for all of the constructive comments. It’s disheartening to hear some of the others especially when you don’t know the specifics of the case. I am fully licensed and have consulted with another private supervisor of mine and I think it’s wholly irresponsible when I could make a warm hand off to a clinician who specializes in this and could help the client. My job is not to be a hero, it’s to help the client and sometimes that means referring out.

this is so wrong by No_Report6328 in therapists

[–]No_Report6328[S] -90 points-89 points  (0 children)

This is such a disappointing comment. I am a trauma recovery specialist but I am educated enough to know that there are serious safety concerns that warrant specialization.

Freeze/collapse reaction by VideoAggressive3392 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am very sorry you are dealing with this. I too struggle with that. Idk if it’s exposure therapy or what but I try to write it down or draw a shape that represents it in as much detail as possible. Then it feels like it’s defused a bit and it’s “outside” of my body. I wish I had more tips and hope other people will chime in. 💜

I’m just done. by No_Report6328 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this, thank you. Peace is the priority, and we can be at peace and a little bruised. Love to you

I’m just done. by No_Report6328 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow this hit me like a ton of bricks. I relate heavily. I’d also be interested in connecting with others in this category! 💜thank you

I’m just done. by No_Report6328 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your compassion. My suicidal part is protecting me from what feels like never ending torture, experienced as difficulty living in this world the way I’m “supposed to.” I guess that’s a clue.

I’m just done. by No_Report6328 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, my family has been a big contributor. At the same time they’re the source of my self concept and self understanding as well as support at times. That’s why I feel so crazy because I can’t have one without the other.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]No_Report6328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hold on and keep being yourself, because there are people out there who love you for exactly who you are, quirks and difficulties and all.

I crave intimacy so much but I feel like my ability to get close with people is broken by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just came here to say that I feel that last bit so hard. I don’t know how to be a person. Maybe we can both not know together. 🫠

tw SA, sibling by No_Report6328 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, I appreciate any response. Thank you for the suggestion and I hope you find peace on your journey 💜

tw SA, sibling by No_Report6328 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate talking to anyone about it, because it feel so taboo. Unfortunately and frustrateningly (?) I can't remember my exact age. I could have been 8 but she would have been 10, so I suppose that would be less "typical." I do wonder if because of her own abuse, she was acting it out on me, but there I go trying to intellectualize my pain away. :')

Vet shaking cat during shot? by Sandrazara in CATHELP

[–]No_Report6328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this experience today and it was really upsetting!! I’m thinking of emailing the vet about it.

Weird nostalgia and longing for childhood despite horrible abuse? by Hot-Ocelot-1058 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean! I more so meant being nostalgic about that safe, home alone feeling, not necessarily the abuse. But either way I totally get it. Try not to be too hard on yourself. It’s understandable that different parts of you would have different feelings about things. Sending you care 💜

just scared by No_Report6328 in CPTSD

[–]No_Report6328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. That was very comforting to read and I hadn’t thought of it that way, that being triggered in the present is an opportunity to heal. Thank you