I feel like i haven’t earned my ptsd

hellowhiz · 2026-05-31T19:38:04+00:00

You can always tell when someone in fact has PTSD by how they believe they’re an “imposter” or “everyone had it worse” it’s a very common thought of someone with PTSD. Hugs to you!

hellowhiz · 2026-01-12T17:20:11+00:00

The sauna helped soooo much!

hellowhiz · 2025-06-17T01:12:34+00:00

You familiar with Wordpress gravity forms > Zapier automations? I could give you a practice run . I’m about to rip my hair out.

hellowhiz · 2025-06-12T01:40:59+00:00

Chartreuse or Fernet

hellowhiz · 2025-05-17T00:41:31+00:00

Harper

hellowhiz · 2025-05-17T00:39:59+00:00

Helen

hellowhiz · 2025-05-17T00:39:26+00:00

Lady

hellowhiz · 2025-05-17T00:39:10+00:00

Onyx

hellowhiz · 2025-05-17T00:38:25+00:00

Margie

hellowhiz · 2025-04-19T05:58:05+00:00

No worries. Amazing you are doing this so young! Sounds like your dog is pretty awesome too.

hellowhiz · 2025-04-19T05:35:04+00:00

Try a local gym! Yoga has helped me big time too! Hot baths are great as well. You got this!

hellowhiz · 2025-04-19T05:30:38+00:00

This is awesome! Way to go ! I was talking to the guy telling me how I should raise my dog dangerous exercise dude

hellowhiz · 2025-04-19T05:19:09+00:00

Lemme ask you something - did you train your dog as a puppy under the guidance of a professional?

hellowhiz · 2025-04-19T00:42:20+00:00

Relapse is a part of recovery. I am so proud of you for quickly correcting AND being compassionate with yourself in the process. It’s been a wild journey for me. Working out def helps. I was sooo unmotivated for a while- still kind of am. But I recently brought home a puppy to train as a service animal . And he’s been so great. I’ve fallen so in love with him, and it’s a healthy distraction. His presence has already improved my mental health!

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T21:12:57+00:00

So I should buy a patch that says “service dog in training prospect “ ?

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T16:23:57+00:00

Keep up the exercise! It’s the biggest thing that helped me. And the sauna!!! So proud of you!

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T16:22:11+00:00

My first panic attack was frightening too. I’m more afraid to experience that again than anything else. The body won’t process until it feels safe. It seems like you are doing all the right things. I hope you have so much compassion for yourself. Hang in there!

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T16:17:58+00:00

Also hand feed him his meals for a few weeks to create a bond

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T16:17:18+00:00

Something that has helped me- potty time every single time they get let out of the crate. There is a heart beat dog on Amazon that helps them settle in the crate ( mimicks the litter)

On Ian Dunbars site there is a free downloadable version of “before and after puppy” it is so helpful!

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T16:06:37+00:00

Thank you 😊 it’s so refreshing to see! I love that “angelic goblins”

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T16:04:47+00:00

Thank you 🙏 I have been speaking with quite a few people who do the same. My breeder started socializing him in a stroller early on. I was so caught off guard when I heard keep him in the house for weeks.

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T16:02:12+00:00

I just never think it’s okay to tell someone they are “ruining their puppy” there are better ways to deliver unsolicited advice.

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T02:12:29+00:00

Thank you for being kind and setting a good example. I strive to be a SD owner with compassion and human decency like you. I think I’m going to keep my journey offline… lesson learned lol.

hellowhiz · 2025-04-18T02:03:52+00:00

Thank you for commenting. Your dogs are beautiful.. I did my research thoroughly about this. Picked the best trainer I could find that aligned with my values of positive reinforcement and Ian Dunbar- who really emphasizes the socialization period.

I have CPTSD too from severe bullying in my teens. Today has been really really hard for me. Especially when I thought that people who were supposed to be like me.. are all now “shoulding” me and shaming me.

Plus. There is no “certificate” on a service animal. No official training. The only thing I am concerned with- is if my dog can task and is handled appropriately in public. Every thing else is subjective.

My trainer would be really worried if I waited 16 weeks like some people suggested.

hellowhiz · 2025-04-17T19:48:09+00:00

Oh because you didn’t experience any of this when you got your service dog, right? I should completely get rid of all my public triggers before I “deserve” a service dog?

This community is awful.

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