Dealing with Trauma and Loss Alone

EMDR & talk therapy with an experienced trauma therapist saved my life.

Ptsd is so hard. It rips us from reality, shows us our worst nightmares, and leaves us broken on the other side of memory, sobbing. Having someone to talk to who has ptsd, has been really helpful. Seeing it from other people’s perspectives has helped me be less afraid. Therapy has been life-saving for me so many times. I can’t recommend it enough. Having a rescue box full of positive distractions (sensory toys, stuffed animal, coloring books, happy/calming music) and making a big pot of tea, and drink as much as I can while it’s still hot. Learning to identify an episode as it is happening, has helped the episodes be shorter. Trying to observe them compassionately, and seeing myself as the hero of the story instead of the victim sometimes helps me confront the truth with confidence. Also, just a thought, cannabis is great for PTSD, it’s very calming and can help bring me back faster during an attack.

I can be your support buddy! I have been through similar things as you (as far as I can tell).

i can relate to this in some ways. i’ve also gone through some pretty traumatic experiences. im trying to get a trauma therapist bc my normal therapist isn’t helping me in the ways i need help. my grandmother passed away from brain cancer not too long ago and i still get the images of her right before she passed. i think it’s all just a sign of trauma. in the meantime i’ve been watching different shows on youtube or netflix. that seems to help me a lot. i also like to keep myself distracted with school work. that normally helps take my mind off of horrible things. but if you’d like we can be support buddies, if that would interest you at all. im always here to talk if you need. please reach out if you ever wanna talk or be comforted. much love❤️

honestly, if you have a therapist, i would ask about trying out EMDR. i did a session on the time i was assaulted and it was able to make it way easier to deal with. i relate with the pet comment, as that’s what i see as well. meditation and taking time to process everything with someone can really help. everything is different for everyone though. much luck to you :)