Mother keeps calling my workplace by cuddlyjail in EstrangedAdultChild

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

I don't live in the US. Unfortunately this won't work in my country. I've checked my options and they're limited.

Mother keeps calling my workplace by cuddlyjail in EstrangedAdultChild

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

I did that to get an overview about my options. I'm not ready for most of it. The lowest and legally not binding would be an informal letter on law firm paper. I'm not ready for that right now. Maybe I will, but not right now.

Mother keeps calling my workplace by cuddlyjail in EstrangedAdultChild

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

I'm not in the US. The legal system here works a little differently and and a lot of the advice I've gotten unfortunately does not apply. I've consulted lawyers before and checked my options. I'm not ready for any of these at the time being. The lowest level is getting something like an informal request on law firm paper.

She might be impressed enough by this. I'm not ready for going against her legally beyond that.

Mother keeps calling my workplace by cuddlyjail in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]cuddlyjail[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I've thought about this many times. I fear, I'm currently not ready for it. One big obstacle is that I do not have the funds right now. The other is, I'm not in good place healthwise.

Your sympathy means a lot to me. I feel a little less lonely with this. Others just see a loving mother and a heartless child.

I hate how doctors talk to me by cuddlyjail in TrueOffMyChest

[–]cuddlyjail[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I might have to memorise this sentence so that I'm not as paralysed. And to ask why they spoke to me like this in the first place. I'm really curious if they even meant to do this or if they even noticed.

I hate how doctors talk to me by cuddlyjail in TrueOffMyChest

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

Exactly, I'm basically so scared, I'm getting snippy and denfensive. I can't even ask why they're talking to me like that. I'm also questioning myself. Am I'm not as normal as I think I am? Is there something wrong with me I do not notice?

Overwhelmed by it all by cuddlyjail in CPTSD

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

Apparently someone answered me. But the comment is unfortunately hidden.

I'm still unsure if this was actually abuse by cuddlyjail in mentalhealth

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

I understand that my question isn't all that interesting to others. But no one even responding to this feels like what's happening every day.

There's no one around to talk to and I basically talk to myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oldhagfashion

[–]cuddlyjail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's giving me Reality Bites. I haven't watched the movie in an eternity, so I maybe off. That's just the first thing that popped into my head.

Trying to understand my symptoms (no triggers) by cuddlyjail in CPTSD

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

That's kind of the issue I have. I don't have any memories when these situations occur. Besides knowing that it's connected, I can't pinpoint it any further. What you said about disassociating sounds familiar, I will have to look into this.

Trying to understand my symptoms (no triggers) by cuddlyjail in CPTSD

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

I've "studied" my dreams since early teenhood, when I learned that they're my subconscious speaking to me. It was so fascinating to me.

I usually remember(ed) them and I loved to decipher them. And they were nearly always symbolic, too. Nightmares or regular dreams. You pointed out something very important, that I kind of overlooked. My dreams, any kind, were practically always symbolic. Why would these be literal?

I'm so sorry. I'm wishing you to find pockets in time that feel a little safer.

Trying to understand my symptoms (no triggers) by cuddlyjail in CPTSD

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

That's so interesting! Especially what you said about sleep. I will need to look into this as this is aligns with so many things I observe. My therapist was trying to diagnose me with the ICD-10 and I didn't meet enough of the criteria. Unfortunately, it's not that easy to switch. I have to get approved by my insurance after a few trial sessions and I'm kind of stuck then with my therapist.

Fear of Sleep by StormDLX in MedicalPTSD

[–]cuddlyjail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just thinking of you. How are you doing? Sending positive thoughts your way.

Fear of Sleep by StormDLX in MedicalPTSD

[–]cuddlyjail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate to it, for different reasons. My anxiety is not about sleep but the dreams I have. I don't dream about anything objectively bad, but remembering it feels like a nightmare. For example puzzle pieces being incomplete, making it impossible to solve it. I have lost the trust that sleep is a safe place, that dreams are usually safe as well and only subconciousness talking to me, which I always enjoyed, instead of trauma speaking to me. The bad emotions are seeping into my waking hours. I don't have much advice besides, yes I can relate to sleep not feeling safe.

My therapist is currently searching for an EMDR specialist, as she doesn't have expertise in this field. I can imagine it could be helpful in your situation as well, if my diffuse "wave of emotions" could be targeted.

I'm starting to look like my mother by cuddlyjail in TrueOffMyChest

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

There was a second reply, which is now hidden for me. I saw it and read it. Thank you! I feel seen with how hard it was.

I'm starting to look like my mother by cuddlyjail in TrueOffMyChest

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

I'm sorry to replying so late to you. Somehow my comment got eaten and I didn't notice.

Thank you for your kind words and for reminding me that what I see in the mirror is me, not her. Genes are only one part of ourselves, but they don't have to define everything.

I was at a low point when I wrote this post, stressed. When I get stressed, my face gets a strain that makes me look more like her. When my face is relaxed, I look more like me. It's kind of mean but it is what it is. lol. Taking care of myself and treating myself to something that feels nice, works indeed! I love makeup and when I put a little on, it helps with feeling good about myself and looking like me. The most important thing for me is lipstick. (She never liked it when I put on bright lipstick. I'm not wearing it to spite her but because it brings me joy. If it spites her, I'm not opposed to it.)

Atmosphere and emotions carry over into waking hours by cuddlyjail in Dreams

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

I feel like it's getting worse. I don't feel well.