ADHD and PTSD Symptoms Overlap: Seeking Advice

I am confident in my soul that I have ADHD. My twin sisters both have it, and my cousin. But my psychiatrists have always said that the symptoms overlap too much with my PTSD symptoms to be sure. But my ADHD symptoms are extremely present even when my PTSD seems dormant. Has anyone else experienced this? How do you advocate for yourself?

Struggling with Self-Triggering: Seeking Advice

Does anyone else struggle with self-triggering? For example: I’ll seek out material that disturbs me or causes me to re-live my trauma. My therapist suggested it may be a maladaptive way of trying to integrate painful memories, or that my nervous system is so used to experiencing fight, flight, freeze or fawn that it has become my “comfort zone”. Thoughts?

Looking for Apps to Help with Panic Attacks and PTSD Flashbacks

what are some good apps to help with grounding for panic attacks or oncoming/occurring ptsd attacks/flashbacks? I used to use an app call #selfcare but it was removed from the Play Store. if anyone has any good recommendations, especially ones like #selfcare, it would be greatly appreciated!!!

Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts: Need Suggestions!

How do you deal with intrusive thoughts? Suggestions please! :)

Tips for Grounding Yourself and Managing Dissociation

Any tips on grounding yourself? Dissociation is a main defense mechanism from my cPTSD. I have trouble recognizing when I am dissociating and getting out of it. I try the counting, visual, and audio techniques but even if it takes me out for a minute, I slip right back in. Cold water/ice triggers me so that's out.

Coping with Mental Health Issues: Strategies and Support

How do you cope with Mental Health issues that you are experiencing?

Dealing with Intense Feelings of PTSD During Periods

Disclaimer this is going to be about periods * What I have noticed is that when I’m on my period, ptsd arises more and I get more intense feelings of ptsd increase. This can make me want to push people away or disconnect from people because I feel guilty about sharing my feelings while all I want deep down is to talk and to socialise with people. I don’t know why. Can anyone relate to this? If so have you found coping mechanisms or tool to help you with this? Thank you :)

Exploring the Power of Vivid Dreams for Mental Health Improvement

does anyone here get really vivid dreams that expose the psyche in a raw form where you’re able to work on your mental health? i’m on a combination of meds. venlafaxin xr, gabapentin, prazosin, quetiapine, and trazadon.

Exploring the Power of Vivid Dreams for Mental Health Improvement

does anyone here get really vivid dreams that expose the psyche in a raw form where you’re able to work on your mental health? i’m on a combination of meds. venlafaxin xr, gabapentin, prazosin, quetiapine, and trazadon.

Nausea and Dizziness with BPD/CPTSD: Anyone Else?

hay all Just a big question I've been diagnosed with BPD or CPTSD some people call it and I've been getting very nauseous and dizzy has anyone else get these symptoms or is it just me

Coping with Paranoia: Tips and Tricks

how do yall cope with paranoia? personally i struggle with random episodes of extreme paranoia and anxiety that someone is coming to get me. my heart will race and my eyes will water until i lock the doors and get to a safe place. the fear doesnt go away until i manage to completely distract myself via phone, tv, etc.

Struggling with Mental Health and Weight Gain

I'm on a mental health journey and it's really hard. I struggle with my weight and am very close to my lifetime maximum. I feel like my health is starting to suffer. I don't know what to do or how to stop gaining weight nevermind lose it

Struggling with Fatigue During Trauma Therapy

I’ve been in trauma therapy for a year and a half, had EMDR and currently in ACT therapy. Question is, why am I always so tired? Therapist said it’s because I’m healing, but I can’t get anything done. I’m not motivated to cook or clean. I’m very concerned. Any one else suffer from this and have suggestions on how to get out of this funk?

How to Confirm My Diagnosis?

How do I know for definite what my diagnosis is? My mental heath provider persuaded me to get a evaluation. However I only partially agree because after research I found out that another diagnosis I have can show almost identical. It makes sence what they say but im so scared to accept it.

Starting CBT Therapy with Vita Minds - Any Advice?

Had a phone call yesterday with Vita Minds, they did an assessment over the phone and I'm now waiting to be put on for CBT therapy. Just wondered if anyone else has gone through this company or therapy, and welcome any advise for starting therapy ❤️

What is C-PTSD? Should I be concerned?

What is C-PTSD? I have some ✨trauma✨ from my military training and the gaslighting involved in causing my current injuries, and im wondering if I should maybe look into it? I don’t think I have it, but I’m not sure if maybe I’m gaslighting myself or suppressing since I’ve noticed myself doing both of those things. I don’t have any dreams or flashbacks, at least nothing visual. There are a few things that “trigger” me, certain words and logos and patterns make me instantly anxious, I’m trying to go to do self therapy because I can’t afford normal therapy rn, and I don’t know if my reactions to certain memories and things are normal. I know I have some childhood trauma that’s kinda effecting it all, but I’m again not sure if I’m just having a normal reaction to trauma or if I need to try something different

Struggling with Last-Minute Changes Due to Autism and Trauma

I feel like the inability to cope with last-minute changes caused by my autism and trauma is making my best friend/flatmate grow tired of me. He asked if, when his partner comes over next, they get too tired to go home, can they stay over at the last minute? And like, I want to say yes. I like his partner, but it's not because its them, it's a general thing: any last-minute changes, and I have a complete breakdown. I'm 24 now, and I feel like I can't stay like this, I need to get to be okay with these sorts of things, these things aren't a danger. But apart from it being an autism thing, I have absolutely no idea why it affects me so much.

Coping with Panic Attacks: Tips and Tricks

what do you do to get through your panic attacks?

Feeling Overly Involved with Media and Celebrities

There's something I do that I don't know why. I feel over involved with media, characters and celebrities. I feel intrinsically tied to certain things, as if they are a part of me. It's to the point that when another person claims to know or like that thing more than me, I get upset. I don't lash out at other people or come for them but I have on occasion become overly defensive over these things. I know that I don't own shows, characters or celebrities but I don't know why I can't stop myself from feeling this way. I feel like every behavior must have a reason right? This is bothersome because I am not a stranger to crying over something someone said about a character I feel tied to.

Are My Medical Conditions Linked?

I have some many different conditions I wonder if they are linked, or if I suffer with one thing because I suffer with something else