Dealing with Trauma: Seeking Help and Coping Strategies

While it was difficult to start, I found EMDR extremely helpful. The first session is always the worst, but they get progressively better. I don't panic and barf now when thinking of what happened. I still randomly break down in tears, but even that is getting better. And I haven't threatened anyone doing the stuff that triggers my PTSD. I'm looking into ketamine therapy since I heard that that works faster at opening us up to processing things and helps our brains make connections we can't at this point.

I've found that moving away from the problems I had really helped, but I still have the same problems inside that I can't get away from. I take meds to keep the anxiety attacks at bay and I don't think it will ever go away, I know that everyone around me that helped me is all gone ( passed away) and I keep myself isolated because most people think I'm crazy if I talk about it. Things that trigger my anxiety attacks can be a little of nothing. I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?

It can really help to feel like you've taken some control over your body and life back by making a f change in the direction that makes you feel happiest and most comfortable. A lot of people dye or cut their hair themselves because it's relatively easy and pretty permanent but that isn't the best option for everyone, a new hobby, a wardrobe change especially if you have any part in making or customizing your clothing, a tattoo that reminds you of something you find helpful when you're struggling, ect. Obviously it's not going to be a quick fix for things but it can make you feel a little better about things and it gives yourself something healthy and creative to focus on and Express housing through when you need to step away from actively processing your trauma.

Please just keep me posted.. I want to feel better too.

I recently confronted the family members who caused my first major trauma. Once I got to a point where I could calmly address how they hurt me it felt liberating. I know not everyone has this option. Therapy helped a lot to get me to this point. I also currently take Venlafaxine for anxiety and recently started Vyvanse for ADHD. Journaling my feelings and writing a letter (I never gave to those who hurt me) helped too. I've also done meditating and try to keep myself busy with hobbies. If I'm feeling strong emotions I acknowledge them and allow them to be what they are. I'm working on not taking the negative emotions out on other people.

I process it the best I can through my hobbies. Writing, drawing, etc. I also met someone who found it really helpful to make video logs! Talk at a camera and say the things out loud

Therapy is the best thing I have found. But it will be hard and uncomfortable, but you aren’t alone. I’m here if you need someone to talk to 🖤 stay strong and remember that if you lived through the actual abuse, you can live through the healing

So far neither the meds or therapy have really helped me deal with my ptsd. I try to do things that will convince me I'm safe now. For example I have a fear of men and now I have a male best friend because we spent so much time together.

Hey hun! For me, I've been put on Sertaline, an anti-depressant and it's been great. I've been painting and journaling, it seems to help a lot. I've also been walking and riding my bike, it's a good way to feel grounded and calmer. I hope this helps.💞