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Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

hiddeniteSenior Contributor

Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

Hi

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, social anxiety, and depression.

I saw a trauma psychologist for 10 months twice a week, but she stopped seeing me when my safety became an issue while processing the trauma.

My symptoms are so bad now I isolate myself in the car everyday to avoid triggers and flashbacks. Unable to go to strange places, talk to people. Just don't belong anywhere. Anxiety so bad I shake most of the time, chest pain and hard to breathe... This isn't living......

I'm too damaged to be helped, I have tried but no one will help me..... They just tell me its too complex and they are unable to help. I don't know what do do I have no support isolated, alone and scared....

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BabooSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

Do you think having a little some thing to nibble might help?

Do you have the house to your self?

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hiddeniteSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

Cherry Bomb

I've had to move in with my parents. They tell me to toughen up, that they are ashamed of me for being in the MHU and that I'm pathetic.

I sit in my room

Don't want to be around them

Anxiety too bad to eat

Thanks for the shoulder but haven't cried for years. If I showed any emotions the abuse would be worse....

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BabooSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

cup of tea at least?

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hiddeniteSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

Parents are retired never go anywhere, that's why I spend most days in the car I just don't belong anywhere.

Can't manage the shops just avoid triggers

What a mess

Water with meds that's about it

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CherryBombSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

Your parents saying things like 'toughen up' is not helpful at all. No wonder you don't want to be around them. It sounds like your room feels like a safe place for you right now, and that's important.

I think people who can let themselves be vulnerable are the strongest people. It takes real strength to be real and honest about how you're feeling. There's this Ted Talk that talkes about strength in vulnerablity. I've found it useful during some of my own struggles. Might also be a good outlet to distract you too.

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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

What helps me sometimes is scent, it can really shake my anxiety away if I use a strong smell to focus on..My personal favourite is the essential oil of grapefruit, and sometimes a sniff of sandalwood essential oil.
If you like to walk, my most favourite is sniffing roses or lavender or rosemary..and I snap off a piece of lavender or rosemary if it is overhanging a path..
Or, a drive to a beach and I open the windows and let the salty air into my lungs..
If you aren't able to eat right now, would you consider a cup of soup? I cheat and just use a TSP of stock powder in a cup..
I like the fact your GP is trying to help, it would be handy if he could recommend a non private option though.. Would you consider a PARC, prevention and recovery centre?

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hiddeniteSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

Don't feel safe anywhere.

Just feel so stupid going from 24 years of abuse back to my parents who are no support at all and make me feel worthless

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BabooSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

What time do your parents go to bed? Sneek out then and grab a cup of any thing warm- please. I think at least this will help your tummy.

Who wants to go through all this with a crook stomach at the same time.

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hiddeniteSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

I use essential oil all the time Instead of perfume I am triggered by a lot of smells so I use the essential oil to try and ground me.

I have never heard of PARC

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hiddeniteSenior Contributor

Re: Despair *potential trigger: abuse*

Tried to eat, drink, just unable to keep anything down. Anxiety.... Just plays havoc with everything.

Lost 30 kg, Dr not so happy about that...

Can't do anything right

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