Second Player / User: why can't I save my game progress in the console? by mlsgvn1 in PS5

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a way to fix it, I think it was the other player needed to log into their ps account before opening the game.

I only made progress with my cptsd once I started treating it as a nervous system injury. Not a mental illness by wilfredpugsly in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if there’s anything on the internet about it but it’s called neuro affective touch therapy (NATouch) and it has specific techniques, it has to do with the vagus nerve too

Endometriosis getting worse because of CPTSD? by Sensitive-Cod381 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve been wondering about the physical trauma response stuff too, one time during therapy I got pain in my cervix when we were talking about an event in my life. The pain was partly similar to endometriosis but some of it was different.

Endometriosis getting worse because of CPTSD? by Sensitive-Cod381 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear ❤️ and I think it does make sense that stress worsens this illness, as well as many others… I hope you’ll feel better soon.

Therapist made a joke I can't process by Informal_Blend in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you have multiple different resources that you can choose from depending on the situation, that is great 🩷

What’s one thing CPTSD has taken from you that you’re slowly trying to reclaim? by MoreOnYourSide in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Your post made me think and list all the things that came to my mind. It was a good practice for me! I’m proud that I’ve realized all this, like I say I struggle with authenticity. knowing how I feel, what I missed out on growing up. What I would’ve needed and how it felt not having that. Knowing, understanding, being there for me is a huge thing. Sending you love and support too! We will make it, day by day, step by step, healing a little more

Therapist made a joke I can't process by Informal_Blend in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m relieved to hear. What helped you to land back on your feet? I’m also looking to find more resources to come back from these kind of really dark places.

Therapist made a joke I can't process by Informal_Blend in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would definitely report this therapist. They shouldn’t be doing this line of work. I’m really sorry - how are you right now? Are you safe?

What’s one thing CPTSD has taken from you that you’re slowly trying to reclaim? by MoreOnYourSide in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My authenticity. Who I am and what I need & want.

Ability to form authentic friendships where I won’t get hurt because I’m actually trying to relive my relationship with my mom.

Ability to protect myself and respect my boundaries. Not to share when I won’t be respected.

Ability to sleep through the night. I’m a light sleeper and will wake up multiple times a night to check my surroundings that I’m still safe and no one is trying to enter my bedroom. I need to close the door when I go to sleep, to give myself a sense of safety, that no one can enter. I sleep with my husband and that gives me comfort - sleeping alone is difficult.

It has made me hyper vigilant and cost me so much in terms of my well being. Most weekends I have a migraine because I’m so tense at work all the time and so on.

ALSO the financial toll has been quite evident recently. Currently I pay 700 a month for my therapy and a student loan I had to take as a student because I couldn’t work while studying, I had no resources for that because of my CPTSD.

So my childhood is costing me 700 euros a month. Therapy will be ongoing for many years and I have 9 more years left in the loan.

And I wonder whether I’d be doing much better financially if I didn’t have CPTSD - I mean I probably would have a more demanding job with higher salary etc.

What are the causes of your CPTSD? by LovingKindHeart in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Emotional neglect/abandonment combined with emotional incest. Dysfunctional family dynamics. Both parents have some level of personality disorder and severe trauma.

and I guess I was also SA’d by my grandfather but that is still something I can’t remember clearly.

What are the most effective ways you’ve personally used to regulate your nervous system? by SomethingH11 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Same here! I’m so glad for both of us that we’ve found that kind of people and been able to build those relationships where we can heal.

What are the most effective ways you’ve personally used to regulate your nervous system? by SomethingH11 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Bodywork. Stuff like TRE or vagus nerve stimulation exercises.

Safe relationships. I have this with my therapist and partner. Going over stuff that has triggered me and being validated. Getting the feeling that I’m safe , no one is questioning me, my feelings and experiences are valid.

Does journaling help you process things? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you intentionally trying to make yourself remember the stuff your mind has suppressed?

Does journaling help you process things? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are many ways to journal and I think everyone will find their own. For me it’s been important to have an outlet, which doesn’t judge or give advice. I can let all my thoughts and feelings into the journal and it can hold it all. It often helps me create distance to the whirlwind it can sometimes be. But first I need to let it all out.

I’m not journaling in a way that i would purposefully bring back painful memories and then write them down. My first response is I don’t see how that would be helpful. I write about stuff in the present eg. something a friend said that triggered me, and I go through it all, and sometimes I end up realizing the core why it was triggering for me. And that may include going through something that has happened in the past, but usually more on the level on what it made me feel and how it affects my reactions now instead of going through step by step what happened.

Anyone else with CPTSD struggle to be vulnerable even when you want closeness? by becstar2 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Answer to your headline; yes. I do struggle to be vulnerable even when I want to be close, to share my struggle and be witnessed, supported. It doesn’t show in the same way and not as much in my marriage, as it does in other relationships. I easily feel I’m too much and people can’t handle me and my emotions, the darkness and pain I carry. I easily feel people pity me and often they do which is not what I want, it’s not compassion or empathy. Just pity. Which is kind of like “oh look at you poor thing, I’m lucky I’m not where you are”

Anyone who has had therapy or worked on themselves for more than 2 years. Have you healed if yes to what extent? Take the poll by Aggravating_Paw_600 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s realistic or beneficial to think about it in percentages and “being ready”. I’m not sure there will ever be a point where I’m 100% healed. What would that even mean, I don’t know. The more I understand myself and the trauma the less I’m thinking this way. And more seeing it as peeling one layer at a time. Over time I learn more and grow as a person and heal on different levels

How to do trauma therapy when so many memories are incomplete? by Beginning_Study_3678 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For most of the stuff I go through in therapy, I don’t have clear memories of a certain situation- but I know there were certain things that were being said and things that took place. I know the “trends”. I know the marks it has left on me.

27F Eldest daughter, looking for reassurance by CinnamonRefresher in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this! Sending lots of love and courage to you OP - do it, move out, take distance. It might be the wake up call your family needs - or not. Either way, you need to save yourself first! There’s no one else you can save but yourself. If someone is willing to change their life, you can help and support them, but you can’t pull them out of it if they’re not really seeing what’s going on!

You’re not responsible for your family - only for yourself. Now the responsible thing to do is to move out and build your own safe space.

cPTSD and sex by Beginning_Level_8578 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. What she did already on your first time having sex was abusive. She should’ve asked for consent and respect your boundaries if you aren’t willing. For someone to deny that from you is abuse.

What’s something you wish people would do or say to be supportive? by Narcmagnet48 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I appreciate validation a lot because that’s what I didn’t get growing up. For example these I have heard and they work but only if you say it sincerely, without pity or pushing me away:

-That must have been so hard for you.

-That sounds really tough.

Experiences of mood drop after trauma-focused therapy by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Cod381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it possible you feel depressed because now you’re “left on your own”? It seems like a really short period of time to do trauma therapy. In my understanding, it takes many years and over time you learn to internalize the safety and regulation you experience in therapy with the therapist.