โ06-08-2019 08:29 PM
โ06-08-2019 08:29 PM
Hi @-Liz- Nice to meet you.
Thatโs great that you are writing a book about CPTSD.
I think that sounds like it would be helpful for you to write things down.
I have struggled with CPTSD for most of my life.
For me CPTSD is like an invisible disease.
With no understanding or compassion from others in the real world who havenโt had CPTSD.
Itโs a struggle that no one else seems to understand. A lonely journey.
I have often thought of writing a book, but lifeโs stresses take over and I donโt have the energy to start it.
How do you cope with it?
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โ06-08-2019 10:20 PM
โ06-08-2019 10:20 PM
Hi @Former-Member and thank you for your positivity!
You have hit the nail on the head CPSTD is truly an invisible disease!! For me it was just as invisible to me as it was to others as it was my "normal" and there was no comphrension that this wasn't what was happening in every family.
It truly is a struggle and I completely agree it is a lonely path. This may sound bizarre but one of the unusual places I've found CPTSD support is actually on instagram. I'd be more than happy to share a few accounts I've found helpful it that's ok by the moderators.
With writing a book it's very poignant you using the word stresses and energy. That's the beauty of writing a book about CPTSD is that you get to vent the stresses and try to find word for that energy drain that other people just don't understand. Write it. Write it all!
How do I cope? I made a deal with myself to write every day for a set amount of days. Now here's my golden nugget I've discovered along the way ... Some days I can only fathom a word! Other days the words take over and I've written five pages. I don't set a time for that very reason that I didn't want it as a stressor. The thing along the way is that writing this book has become the one thing that doesn't drain my energy but more reflects the energy of the day. It's weird when for me sometimes getting up is all I can do and doing every single thing is so much effort but writing hasn't drained that effort. Please let me know if that doesn't make sense and I'll try and explain myself better.
โ06-08-2019 10:41 PM - edited โ06-08-2019 10:55 PM
โ06-08-2019 10:41 PM - edited โ06-08-2019 10:55 PM
Thanks for your reply @-Liz-
Yes, it makes sense.
Do you have a thread on the forums?
If so, perhaps you can tag me there, if you like.
Or do you join in wherever?
I used to write my thoughts down, now all I can do when overwhelmed is deep breathing. That helps me to relax at times.
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โ06-08-2019 10:52 PM
โ06-08-2019 10:52 PM
And, yes Iโm interested in the places you find support.
Have a think about getting your book published too. ๐๐ค๐
I think it would help others to read about your experiences and know that theyโre not alone. @-Liz-
โ06-08-2019 10:58 PM
โ06-08-2019 10:58 PM
Might catch up tomorrow @-Liz-
Night night. Sleep well. ๐ด
โ07-08-2019 11:05 AM
โ07-08-2019 11:05 AM
Ive been watching this thread for some time. I write as it is my happy place, when my moods allows me. I donโt do the diary thing because of possible rumination. Discipline to write or do anything much when low is nearly impossible. Much of the time I function at a high level until I donโt. At these times I appear normal even though officially I am disabled.
Most people donโt understand. The ones who do are precious indeed.
I am halfway through my second book. Everything now progresses so slowly. Time has been slowed to snails pace. When I feel good the pain of this change of pace is agony. The I dip a bit and donโt care. So on it goes.
โ07-08-2019 11:20 AM
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Welcome to the forum @WriterMelb and @-Liz-
โ07-08-2019 11:30 AM
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