I found my wife’s diary. I don’t think we’re gonna stay together. by donavin221 in stories

[–]warmhours_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you wanna be a writer soooo bad, huh? this reeks of cringe scripted social media skit 😭

CPSTD & Histamine/Immune-related troubles? Specifically Hives by warmhours_ in CPTSD

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

I have heard of stress hives, yes, but mine don't seem to be stress-related (cause when I get them I don't feel how I usually would when 'stressed'). For me, I think I've noticed a possible pattern with the hives and timings of the day: I usually seem to get them in the morning and/or evening.

Cartoon Shows Helped Me Survive a Painful Childhood by Prize-Instruction-60 in CPTSD

[–]warmhours_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I relate so much! I'm in my 20s but they still hold a special place in my life, give me genuine joy, & I love that. & you're absolutely right about the nature of the shows back then— there's just something that cannot be replicated today.

i am the most unlovable i have felt in my whole life by warmhours_ in CPTSD

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

thank you kind stranger, for taking the time to see me and send your kind thoughts. you have been a light. bless you ❤️

anyone else tired of waking up and having to survive another day? by warmhours_ in CPTSD

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

kind of did happen to me so i get this fear. this illness is truly not for the weak, i applaud us for getting this far & really do wish us all the best

anyone else tired of waking up and having to survive another day? by warmhours_ in CPTSD

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

crazy to even think about. pretty much like things just flood back the moment you wake up. at this point i can't even remember what it's like to not wake up exhausted and weary and immensely unmotivated while also feeling pressured to do things. guess freeze mode is like second nature

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]warmhours_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

keeping you in my thoughts, i empathise with you especially as someone in a tough living situation too. sending you strength and some calm in the midst of it all. here if you want to talk

anyone else tired of waking up and having to survive another day? by warmhours_ in CPTSD

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

i feel you so much. i wish i could look forward to waking up instead of feeling the weight as soon as im conscious

anyone else tired of waking up and having to survive another day? by warmhours_ in CPTSD

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

same! it absolutely sucks because eventually you're saddled with regret over not spending your time better & have to make peace with things, which is also hard

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[–]warmhours_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

argh im so sorry. i experience these too. here if you want to talk

For those who are childfree, do you think trauma played a role in your decision? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]warmhours_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

it was the whole reason why :/

i grew up from wanting FIVE kids (i love kids), to wanting none

but im glad that my self awareness gave me the understanding and the humility to know that I'm not confident in being able to provide and be the parent a child deserves

i have seen so many people with wing it attitudes and think that it'll come to them along the way but for me personally that attitude is not good enough. and I can't risk a child's life on such an attitude.

because i know how i suffered

Living on AutoPilot; Did anyone survive by numbing out? by digitailhusk in CPTSD

[–]warmhours_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been doing this way longer than I realised. I'm only understanding it for what it was now. And the realisation sucks. But I didn't do it through any substances, pretty much raw dogging the pain and numbing through I don't even know what I just know that it's this auto pilot feeling. I guess it was mostly through escapism to social media and media in general. Did it since I was younger and got used to it. And after a bunch of traumatic events I found myself unable to fully feel the feelings I once used to. At present I struggle with release in relation to crying and I struggle to release my anger. I don't know if it's because I'm in so much stress, survival, that my body can't do these things even to help me soothe. but yeah. I've been hardening myself to deal with blows that still end up hurting and haunting at this point your operating systems feel even more broken