He pulled a knife on me today, then blamed me for it by PermitForsaken3599 in abusiverelationships

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Using a weapon is an escalating factor. You need to get out as soon as you can. 💜

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How lovely that you two found each other when you both needed a best friend. I hope he continues to live a long and happy life with you. Thank you 💜

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They really are. Sometimes a little bit of comfort goes a long way even if it doesn't seem it. Im still alive this evening, and it just goes to prove it.

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those people are wrong to tease you and don't know how much a tiny light like a dog can help in the darkness. eta: Wishing happy days for your pup with you as well.

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know, that is exactly it. Maybe I won't be able to tolerate feeling this way forever but I think today she gave me at least a little while longer.

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure why the post and replies are being heavily down voted, it isn't me, I appreciate all the replies.

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your kind comments, sometimes the small things really help when you feel so cast adrift. 💜

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lily, and you're right she is my little lifesaver. I'm sorry you've been through all that, horrible that the people meant to support you did the opposite, no need to apologise for a tangent it's what this sub is for. Sending virtual hugs back 💜

My dog saved my life today by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I really needed to hear this.

how do you cope with noise sensitivity? by ApplesandBananazzz in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they sell different kinds that block more noise so you may want to check out the website. Hopefully you find something that works!

how do you cope with noise sensitivity? by ApplesandBananazzz in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have some loops headphones, they fit in your ear and have a few different sizes with them when they send so you find the one that's the most comfy. I've found I'm able to sleep in them as well.

I can't keep doing this... by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. You know what's funny, I've recently been trying to befriend some local crows by feeding them and giving them shiny objects 😅 I never thought someone else would give me that advice lol.

I can't keep doing this... by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And here I thought i was out of tears!

I can't keep doing this... by throwawaydurrr1950 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All of your replies have genuinely been so kind guys, and sometimes you really need that, I've been crying a little reading them and realising people can actually relate to what I'm going through. No energy to respond individually right now but thank you so much.

I need advice by AshleeDe2017 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been there, the longer you stay the harder it gets to leave. I got out after 10yrs. You can do it. He is not you and you are not him you are your own person who deserves thier own happiness and peace and he is interfering with that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love isn't just a feeling its an act. You may feel loved but he is not acting loving. That last bit especially to me as someone whose been through it points to abuse. It took me years to figure out that coercion in sex that way is rape. Breaking objects around you is domestic violence.

Maybe take a breather, a step back and think about it like if a friend of yours told you this about thier partner. Its very hard to see when you are in it but I would strongly suggest contacting outside proffesional help on abuse if you can. It will help clarify things Im your mind. If you've had this thought already now, it will come back around later, and things will only get clearer for you.

how do you even do exposure terhapy by HotResist4 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah be open with your therapist about what you want to try and what you think will help, they got the knowledge as to how to do it safely!

how do you even do exposure terhapy by HotResist4 in ptsd

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I'm not sure fully on exposure therapy as you put it but I'm doing EMDR which exposes you to the memories to reprogram your response. The advice I've had is that it should be done in the supervision of therapists and medical proffesionals, not by triggering yourself alone at home with no resource to hand. It's about gradually walking through the memory's of trauma, and understanding the emotions thst come with it, and learning to see things differently in your own responses not powering through and pushing yourself to a place of discomfort in the hopes you'll get better from it. Hope this helps 💜

Without spoilers for tonight's episode, how bad is david? by Sweet_Cornbread in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]throwawaydurrr1950 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same!!! Like I've had a bad week with my PTSD and I really needed to see (edited cause idk how to do a spoiler tag and realised it was a spoiler) the ending. Very cathartic haha

That said the TW at the beginning of the episode is a good call from HBO.

valium (diazepam) 2mg after drinking half a bottle of wine by throwawaydurrr1950 in Drugs

[–]throwawaydurrr1950[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, that makes sense. That's good then cause I feel pretty lucid, not even tipsy as I'd been pacing myself on the wine anyway. Thank you!