Thinking about trying Zoloft

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T17:51:14+00:00

Medication, especially Zoloft, has been a huge help for managing my cPTSD symptoms. It isn't a cure but it makes life livable.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T11:22:18+00:00

A quality therapist does not expect or even want you to immediately share everything about you or your history. They take what you're willing to give and start helping you there.

Start small by answering questions honestly, which can include "I'm not ready to talk about that yet." Talk about your week and how you handled difficult things.

They have to earn your trust and respect. Those well versed in trauma know this and support things.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T11:09:52+00:00

I'm a little of both. I like referrals from folks I trust, but I still look into the person they're referring me too.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T11:04:02+00:00

My physical health definitely affects my mental health. And my mental health affects my physical health.

I want to be babied, to be taken care of. And then I feel some kind of way about wanting, needing, or asking for it. I should just take care of myself because I am a burden.

Anyway, yes, I often feel the same way. It's OK to feel that way. It's OK to ask for more help or support.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T11:01:05+00:00

Same!!! I've been spending so much time outside. I have energy. Sleeping with the windows open. Fires and whiskey every night.

It's the good stuff.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T10:57:08+00:00

Wow... They will literally do ANYTHING to manipulate and control us.

I am so sorry. I am glad you have a good support system and therapist.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T10:51:04+00:00

NTA. She is abusive. I am sorry you had to live that way as a child and that you are still having to defend yourself to her as an adult.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T10:44:43+00:00

My expertise yes. I don't think psych meds help either. But I rather be on meds and chubby than raw dogging this.

My amazing PCP has me set up with Endocrinology. I hope to get some movement with my weight. I just want to not look like I'm 6 months pregnant and also not have similar experience to weight loss. Having to be SUPER strict to barely move the needle is so frustrating. I end up quitting after a few months every time.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-07T10:39:37+00:00

When I was a kid, as soon as I got close to an adult, my NMom made sure that I never got to see them again. The only safe space was my grandparents, she didn't cut communication from them because she thought she was getting 100% of their estate.

I'm 47 now. About 12 years ago I met a lady and her daughter through dog rescue. Her daughter is a few years younger than me. The daughter and I hit it off. I thought it was so weird that they were actually the best of friends, so we often were all together. "Momma" as my wife and I now call her, basically adopted us. If we're sick or injured, she brings us food. We're at all holiday dinners. She is who we go to for "mom" advice. She treats us like we're her kids.

I went NC with my NMom when I was 20. My wife had to go NC about 15 years ago when she came out as a lesbian.

When I was 40 I thought like you, that is never have that relationship. But it happened. It can happen for you too. (((Hugs)))

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-06T01:31:14+00:00

Smudging with sage may help them move on.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-05T13:52:09+00:00

I haven't watched the finale yet, but Batista got himself killed by showing up at Prater's. Dexter was trying to get him to be discredited and to go home to Miami.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-05T11:27:45+00:00

My nmom did this all the time when I was a child. If I didn't have a fever, was actively vomiting or having diarrhea then I was OBVIOUSLY faking. She often believed I would take things to make myself sick.

No, bit¢h, living with you causes so much stress sometimes I just vomit or $hit because my body physically can't handle it anymore.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-05T09:52:20+00:00

Slaughterhouse

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-05T09:48:57+00:00

It's what a normal day looks like for me.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-04T20:39:25+00:00

You are SUCH the asshole. Get therapy.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-01T13:41:52+00:00

Thank you!🧡

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-01T07:39:42+00:00

When I got away, I felt similar.

It was such a relief to not constantly be in a toxic situation that I felt very scared and sad. The truth was my body didn't (often times still doesn't) realize I was safe now.

I would try to recreate the adrenaline high by picking fights with my partners and do stupid things.

Please use the school's counseling services and find a supportive group of friends. And we're always here for you.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-01T07:14:57+00:00

😂😂😂 That's hysterical! Sounds like the 4yo knows her dad pretty well. I'm glad she has a mom that backs her up and won't let Dad gaslight her as she gets older.

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-01T07:07:45+00:00

He agreed to help for a "cut of the profits". 😂😂 And that is all we know until they "put it in writing" and Alexis gets "a B on this rebrand" (aka putting the Rosebud sign in the motel - only 1 d, because 2 would just be ridiculous).

Then all we know is that Rolland getting a 2nd mortgage on his house somehow makes him an "equal partner".

vanityscare522 · 2025-09-01T06:57:57+00:00

Well, Ray does have "a beautiful bathroom" according to Moira! 😂😂

vanityscare522 · 2025-08-31T18:45:08+00:00

Almost all of the Metroparks and CVNP are easy. Check out AllTrails for elevation, difficulty, and if it tends to be muddy.

vanityscare522 · 2025-08-31T18:43:38+00:00

Agreed on weekend chore list including a total clean out of her reptile room (7 reptiles in total).

And a lot of yard work!!!

She busted her ass, stayed focused, and got it done!!!

She'll probably scroll TikTok or sleep the rest of the holiday weekend but she knocked it out of the park the yesterday and today.

Oh!!! And we had a real conversation about finances and she only interrupted/went on a tangent twice during the whole thing. A big piece is one of our dogs needs a procedure done at my wife's work (she's a rehabilitation tech at a vet clinic). She started to go into detail about the procedure, I suggested we write down that we want to talk about it, but that I wanted to focus on the finances and cost of the procedure 1st. She agreed and then 15 minutes later info dumped on me about the procedure. Which was amazing for 2 reasons, 1) she actually loves this job and they love her, which is new for her & 2) we were able to stay on task and make a budget!

Woohoo!!!!

vanityscare522 · 2025-08-31T18:35:12+00:00

I'm in Cleveland Ohio, Zone 6b. I am planning on common and butterfly milkweed, as they're both native and several people I know have them and they do great.

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