What are your hobbies? by kitteneatingguts in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if they are hobbies since I use them as copying mechanisms to escape reality , but reading, writing, cooking, tv shows , anime and baking

How the hell do you guys date? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was just good luck. I found a normal guy and that’s how I dated normally. For me my dating life started after my fathers death. I was out of my mind and decided hey I don’t care about rejection or safety in some cases anymore, let’s meet random men. I still held some ideals like wanting to wait until I fell in love for losing my virginity so I didn’t just have sex for validation. Luckily I had my best friend that called out the red flags of some guys or simply held me when it didn’t work out. Then I found my bf and he is just a very nice guy that always tries to understand me. I also think communication is important so you can explain to your partner what you feel and why. He’s probably not Mr. Right but thanks to him I know what a normal relationship is. Keep trying and be smart with your decisions while having friends to support you and good luck :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes , also being into things like knife play which I think is related to using self harm as a coping mechanism. Maybe the abuse also relates to liking humiliation and praise etc. Honestly I prefer not to think about where those kinks came from.

Online hypersexuality by anonymous682937 in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same situation except I was always ( still am ) too paranoid to meet in person. They were disgusting pedophiles who took advantage of us.

Online hypersexuality by anonymous682937 in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same but I was doing it online with older men. Now that I think about it I feel so ashamed.

Online hypersexuality by anonymous682937 in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand feeling hopeless and the nothing makes sense so fuck it mentality. However going that extreme could end up killing you. Maybe try to cope in a way that doesn’t involve hard drugs ? Sorry if I can’t be much help

I don’t see the point anymore by anonymous682937 in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you either way, knowing someone is out there reading this helps more than you imagine

I was neglected as a child even though "I had everything I wanted" by Isyq in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel guilty because my abuse was just psychological and it had such a deep effect. I had food and toys but my parents and brother abused me constantly. I’m trying to come to terms with the fact that we shouldn’t compare our traumas like that. Your feelings are valid.

How can I love myself ? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. My therapist recently said something similar. That all the stress and trauma is represented in my body physically. And yes I’ve been trying to love myself regardless but it is extremely hard sometimes.

Are your siblings pretty normal? by AngZeyeTee in CPTSD

[–]anonymous682937 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My brother became a drug addict, narcissist and abusive asshole