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autum6758
autum6758

I was never dignosed with PTSD but i know i have it. I dont like men touching me and sometimes some men scare me. But now i am talking to someone and i am new to this. I do not know where to go from here. We are currently getting to know each other but i don't know if i should keep going or not because what if he triggers something? What if i hate something he does. He is a kind person though! he is not mean or doing my wrong but im overthinking everything

arfie
arfie
what if? ? ? in my own psyche, the question is, "when." nature has yet to invent the perfect human and ptsd is not the most rational of maladies. discord is one of life's few guarantees.

inside my own recovery, WHEN such discord happens, i lean heavily on my therapy support network to sort it out.

listening. . . keep venting. your answers are in there.
guitarman79
guitarman79
Autum.

I overthink things too, I don't like being touched either.

I put myself out there, but, also right before I potential, meeting (even right when I look at a girls profile) my mind everts to marriage and kids, and I get nervous and think dating is not for me anymore.
mgmendoz
mgmendoz
Hi! I relate to your experience of not trusting men / difficulty receiving touch. Part of my own healing journey was to become a certified trauma recovery coach and I highly recommend learning more about how your nervous system works. This will empower you with the self-compassion and understanding for why your “triggers” show up and how to come back to your authentic self even after being activated.

The book Anchored by Deb Dana is short and helpful with lots of exercises.
pineappleSun
pineappleSun
How do you become a certified trauma recovery coach this might be something I am interested in, so I can pass on the knowledge I have gained from my experiences to help others.
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