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Does it ever stop

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor10 Mar 2026, 8:49 pm AEDT

Does it ever stop

Hey - I feel like I can’t escape how I feel, how I react to things, how flashbacks and people I see that have caused me trauma in the past and present. I feel like I’m just trapped in it some days constantly and that it just wants to stay and haunt me and not leave.

my house mates have been arguing constantly and it got to a point tonight where I yelled at them to stop as it is getting annoying as it’s nearly everyday and it never stops. Then one of them had a go at me and started yelling and telling me that it’s the other persons fault when it wasn’t even them. It’s just a constant run around and I can’t seem to escape it.

im just now curled up on my bed in tears because I’m so triggered and I don’t know what or how I’m feeling.

im safe

but it’s just bringing up all my past all over again.

@Shaz51 @Bow @Jacques @Jynx @tyme @Blackbird11 @Meowmy @outlander @Historylover @Snowie @eth @Zoe7 and if I’ve missed anyone please tag them

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor01 Apr 2026, 12:24 am AEDT

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@TunedIn - I’m still laying here awake, so annoyed, all I wanna do is sleep, but no. Body won’t let me, I’m so hyperviligant. I just wanna cry. Am safe

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor01 Apr 2026, 12:41 am AEDT

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@TunedIn - having ADHD, BPD, C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, SPD, DID. Can be a lot some nights, especially when I’m trying to shut off, this will be my 3rd night of not having a proper sleep and it’s so annoying because all my head does is race with my thoughts, I even do the leaves on a stream meditation sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t it really depends. It’s a hit or miss.

like some of the thoughts are just over nothing, but some are things that can be dealt with over the next couple of days.

am safe.

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TunedInModerator01 Apr 2026, 12:45 am AEDT

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Hi @Fluttershy1

That sounds really tiring and annoying - you are doing so well in being able to cope with this!

TunedIn🌼

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor01 Apr 2026, 12:54 am AEDT

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@TunedIn - I just want a break if I’m honest, I feel like it never ends, I also have CPS involved for my younger bro which is stressing me out. I’m 24 so I’m the older sis but I’m stressing about that because I’ve been told not to say anything to the family about it and if they ask me I’m to deny anything.

im safe

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor01 Apr 2026, 1:04 am AEDT

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Like I’ve moved out of home and everything which I’m loving @TunedIn - I’d never go back, even if I was asked to or told to nope I wouldn’t go back. I have my freedom and life now.

im safe

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TunedInModerator01 Apr 2026, 1:11 am AEDT

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Glad to hear your loving your freedom 🦋

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor01 Apr 2026, 1:15 am AEDT

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@TunedIn - got any ideas on how to help me sleep

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TunedInModerator01 Apr 2026, 1:27 am AEDT

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@Fluttershy1 that's a good question! What works for me when I'm having trouble sleeping is just staying awake until I can't keep my eyes open anymore. Some of these tips might help too and/or getting yourself enrolled into a sleep course where you can learn more detailed strategies. A psychologist or doctor could give you a referral to one of these - let me know how you go!

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor01 Apr 2026, 1:36 am AEDT

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@TunedIn - very interesting article, I like the alphabet grounding, 5/4/3/2/1 grounding.

leaves on a stream.

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor01 Apr 2026, 2:26 am AEDT

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@TunedIn - sitting here crying trying to let all the emotions out. Am safe

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