Feeling like I'm losing my mind 😅

welcome to the forums @Autumn-leaves!

opening up and being vulnerable can be tricky! i know i found it so uncomfy at the start, but with time, it can get easier. the community here gets it, and we're here to listen 💗

Hi @Autumn-leaves

I have complex ptsd too.

I can understand how hard it is to speak to professionals. I find trust a big issue.

For me, it has just taken time to feel comfortable with them.

I hope you find this forum a safe space and supportive

Hi @Autumn-leaves

I have a diagnosis of complex PTSD, alongside a couple of other things.

I am a newbie here, just today, and wanted to say that I get exactly what you’re saying. I don’t feel safe anywhere, with anyone. Being a part of this, and the anonymity, makes it easier.

Fingers crossed we can both find it to be a safe space to open up.

x

Hi @Ryver and @Autumn-leaves, welcome to the forums!

I'm glad you can both feel safer connecting here.

❤️

Fingers crossed we can both get through this 'gross part' (as my psych says lol). @Ryver

Great to have places to just be myself, flaws and all... I guess that's going to be something that feels safer and safer with practice... 😅😅😅

Hi @Ryver @Autumn-leaves

Welcome to the forums.

I really hope you find some support here. Even though I do see a psych, it has helped me a lot.

The anonymity does make it easier to talk/chat.

Even though you don't want people to have MH issues, it does help that there are people that know what it's like and know what you're feeling. Sometimes just being able to chat about everyday things can help.

I look forward to getting to know both of you better

@Autumn-leaves How are you? I too have complex PTSD. For me having to re-tell trauma to doctors, psychologists etc does affect me and triggers symptoms of the complex PTSD. Like I do understand that we have to go over what is causing complex PTSD but unfortunately this also triggers symptoms for a lot of people.

Complex PTSD can feel like I’m losing it but I’ve had since a child and I’ve never lost it so to speak. I feel very vulnerable too.

For me it takes time to build a professional relationship where I feel safe. Thing is though unless you can afford on going psychology you don’t get to spend the time you need to really recover so things go round in circles. A safe space helps me a lot to be honest. It also allows the treating specialist to get to know me deeper and to be able to help me recover and provide suggestions that are more likely to suit me.

You’re not alone in how you are feeling. There’s people here who can understand and provide peer support.