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Trying makes it worse

EternalFlowerSenior Contributor17 Mar 2022, 10:12 pm AEDT

Trying makes it worse

Hi,

I'm EternalFlower and I've been feeling completely overwhelmed, sad, and pessimistic.

I've tried and been a responsible patient and person, reaching out to various services when I started feeling scarily anxious and suicidal, 2 years back..

My Dr is new, a young guy who regularly admits he's inexperienced, and aside from some good jokes, he actually does very little

I notice how easy it is to blame myself that I don't feel better, a total shame spiral, but I wander if my treatments just are bad....

I wanted to chat and hear anyone and hope I can use this space to help not feel so alone.

Thanks xxx EternalFlower

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TABSenior Contributor13 June 2022, 10:48 pm AEST

Re: Trying makes it worse

Thats okay @EternalFlower Goodnight. Gone to bed here

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Unknown userMember14 June 2022, 10:38 am AEST

Re: Trying makes it worse

Hi! @EternalFlower
Sorry to hear that the ptsd is really bad for you at the moment. It’s difficult when triggered by certain people/places etc.

I have had to remove family and friends from my life to help heal.
Hoping I’ll feel like starting afresh sometime in the near future.
Good to hear you like group and that it’s helpful for you.
Hoping your day goes well today. 🌺🌸

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EternalFlowerSenior Contributor14 June 2022, 4:39 pm AEST

Re: Trying makes it worse

thanks @Former-Member it was a good class, not too intense, good input from other ppl attendanding

Ptsd is hard

I am considering getting trauma counselling, who knows if it will help.

Hope Ur day is a sweet one 💗

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Unknown userMember14 June 2022, 4:49 pm AEST

Re: Trying makes it worse

Hey @EternalFlower and well said @Former-Member ❤️

I know from my own experience, trauma therapy has helped me sooo much with my cptsd. Definitely not totally resolved, but has been so helpful.

What are others experiences with trauma therapy and ptsd?

Big hug ❤️,

TuxedoCat

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Unknown userMember14 June 2022, 5:34 pm AEST

Re: Trying makes it worse

Hi! @EternalFlower @Former-Member 👋

I am glad that trauma therapy has helped you, @Former-Member

Healing certainly takes time. Especially if it’s complex.
I recommend trauma counselling, @EternalFlower

I have had a lot of helpful counselling, but still have a long way to go, to learn how to cope with life.
I am alot better than I was, but still can’t seem to face the world.
Every day is different.
I am very frustrated with myself lately, as I am finding it hard to get out of this hole I’m in. I was doing quite well, but lots of stressful situations set me backwards.
I hope that you both have a relaxing evening.
I’ve already had dinner, pizza 🍕

Had a healthy lunch though. 🤗😍❤️

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Unknown userMember14 June 2022, 6:29 pm AEST

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@Former-Member I couldn't agree more! Specific trauma counselling has helped me with skills and general coping. And it took me a little while to find a counsellor who I clicked with!

Also, I'm about to order pizza for dinner too!

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor14 June 2022, 7:01 pm AEST

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@EternalFlower

I am alright. Busy on zoom and have assignment.

The group sounds good. Sometimes I guess we take the good with the bad.

It certainly takes a long time to work through trauma. Good to hear that therapy for it is good. @Former-Member Maybe one day I will try it, but atm I am juggling enough.

Take Care all ... @Former-Member @tyme @TAB

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TABSenior Contributor14 June 2022, 7:23 pm AEST