Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

[Shaz51]

Hello @Former-Member and @NikNik

[Former-Member]

Hi @Former-Member, @AussieGirl & @Casey,

Glad you could join us

@Former-Member flashbacks and dissociation are definitely difficult response to trauma to cope with.  Difficulty trusting other and reaching out are common effects of trauma. It sounds like you have done alot of work to be able to learn to reach out, utilise grounding skills and experience safe/secure relationships.  You are taking all the right steps!

@AussieGirl and @Casey please feel welcome to share any effects following a traumatic experience that you have noticed if you feel comfortable

[Former-Member]

Hi @Shaz51, welcome to topic tuesday 

[Mystic1658]

can i still register or have i.... omg i feel so silly asking!!

[Former-Member]

Hi Rockpool, Avoidance, widthdrawal, social phobia, hypervigelenc, anxiety/panic attack, nightmares & lack of trust, are all symptoms I have all my life after childhood. I thought I was on top of it all (kinda) but after my 13yo died suddenly in front of me 5yrs back it seemed tonopen the floodgate on memories & hard emotional responses again, this time with added trauma of her going. I 'phase' (float ?disassociate), go numb, roam. Memory loss & getting lost. Its hard on my own.

[NikNik]

@Casey
I will send you an email to see if we can get to the bottom of your ipad issues.

Edit - sorry that was meant for @AussieGirl

[Kayee]

Hi Aussie Girl.

I'm on iPad. I just keep refreshing page. I've learnt elsewhere that a forum is not the same as a chat room.

my contribution living with effects of trauma. Intrusive thoughts when least expecting, disturbed sleep or suddenly waking with disturbing memories, crying at inappropriate times, less resilient in times of moderate stress.

i have commenced herbal medication for resilience and sleep.

and changing psychologist - that's expensive as it takes a few sessions to find a psychologist that I 'gel' with

[Mystic1658]

Hi

[AussieGirl]

The biggest issues for me are trust and feeling safe. I never feel safe anywhere. I don't trust anyone at all. I don't share anymore. I never reach out to anyone when I am struggling. I put on a front at all times. When I am alone is when I break. Others don't seem to be able to handle it. I am trying to keep my job. I have few support people. I can't celebrate or feel joy anymore, in anything.

[AussieGirl]

Hello @Mystic1658.