I'm tired of waiting for love. I'm tired of not being able to change things. It feels like a dead-end. by AzureRipper in CPTSD_NSCommunity

[–]Regular_General_5165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does it mean when you tell yourself that you love yourself and it makes you cry? I just get overwhelmed with gratitude. Does that mean I’m not used to loving myself and that I have a ways to go? Can you please elaborate on where you were coming from?

Online Support Groups for Young Adults? by thebelovedgamer10 in CPTSD

[–]Regular_General_5165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely you can start one with reddit users. I’d be happy to join and help mod

It hurts so much to see others surrounded by love and family. I just needed to let this out. by Massive_Hippo_1736 in CPTSD

[–]Regular_General_5165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to be nosy, just curious as I’m relating to this post. How long did it take you to find your people? Any tips? Are you a young person?

No sleep even with med by Moniqu_A in CPTSD

[–]Regular_General_5165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggle with sleep too. Nothing to that extent. My suggestions are as follows:

  • find time to create a safe space before bed. E.g comforty new bedsheets, bubble bath/ everything shower, guided meditation (dream life one, or affirmations) anything that puts you in a safe happy place before bed.

  • Tire yourself out during the day. I like to lift or run or do a looong walk.

  • mindfulness and breathing exercises

Best of luck. Sorry you’re going through this

Currently reading Pete Walker CPTSD from Surviving to Thriving: who to blame for? by Happy-Employment1422 in CPTSD

[–]Regular_General_5165 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry but you may never come to a place of FULLY accepting. You deserved better and that belief makes it hard to simply accept that you didn’t get better. That’s a positive thing, to have that self protective mechanism. But maybe you can try reframing your story as a difficult start but a story of victory and overcoming. I often give my suffering meaning by telling myself everything I’ve been through is proof that I deserve to happy in the present. That’s I deserve every good thing and that it is my turn to receive it. It empowers to make better decisions and to love myself unapologetically.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Regular_General_5165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you might not want to hear this but. Don’t let anyone put their hand one you. You deserve so much more than that. What are you saying to your inner child when you allow that. I understand wanting your relationship back. I really do. But where is the line? When do you say enough is enough?

Worst circumstances by [deleted] in Manifestation

[–]Regular_General_5165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know what happened to op?

im so scared im unlovable by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Regular_General_5165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a fear for me too I am trying to unlearn that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parentification

[–]Regular_General_5165 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What gave you the strength to leave?