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Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl

I have been having some issues lately that keep me bouncing from okay to not so okay.


I grew up in an extremely abusive environment and where I have let it go (for the most part) it has yet to let go of me. I have long since referred to my mom's birth parents as "the hogs" although that is far better than they deserve. Well lately I have had fleeting moments where I feel like I live with the hogs rather than my mom and dad. It is nothing that they say or do but rather something between my brain and emotions. I have taken this up with my mom and dad, as gently as I could so as not to offend my mom in her own house, but none of know what causes it or how to combat it. We're working on different ideas but it leaves me wondering if I need to bring a therapist into the mix to help with that feeling, if not help with other things.

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug Precious.... I agree that if possible I would look for a therapist specializing in PTSD ... Maybe your pdoc can refer you

The cost is what's so hard for most of us... I know it's crazy.... I wish you well.... xo
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Sending you support for today again in persevering with this therapist search or not as you see fit, Presh. It's a lot, but you don't have to do it alone. We're with you.
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
Okay, so yesterday I spent the ENTIRE day in Phoenix (about an hour and a half north of me) and sat by phone. No calls from potential therapists but I did get a lot accomplished. I am now 7 days away from my trip to Utah and although I have a lot to do to get ready, I have gotten quite a bit done so far. There haven't been any new episodes of the issues regarding my parents and "the hogs" so I'm thrilled with that. I got thinking about it and about a year and a half ago I had a really good therapist. I'm wondering if I trying to get back in to her would be worth my time. It takes a couple of months but once I get through all of the hoops it should be smooth sailing. I'm still considering it simply because I don't like the company, only the therapist.
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
SunCloud, it is good to see you back =)
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Glad you got so much done. Hope if you ch0ose to get a therapist you get one like that one you had a year and a half ago. Enjoy the countdown to your Utah trip, Presh!
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
4 1/2 days Muji! Yep, this chica is so excited! Today has been a day of busy little bee lol. I'm all packed except for the little things that have to wait (the cooler). My family thinks I'm nuts! Nope, just excited. Now I'm exhausted lol. Heading to bed and hoping that my laptop is done before I go so I can keep everyone up to date on the adventure. We are going to the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon on our way back. I have never been to Bryce and my son hasn't been to either. Tali-ho!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Glad you're excited, Presh. I missed you for a day, but hope to catch up today on these goings-on of yours. Sounds cool!
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
Got the cooler packed (minus the ice) and now all I have left to do is...... Wait. The computers were completed day before yesterday and picked up yesterday. Got them reset and programmed for my son and I as individual use rather than group use. Charges them this afternoon after spending half the morning resetting. Now I get to finish my movie and lay down before it's time to jump up and make dinner. Lots going on but I think the majority of my rushed feeling is self made. There are a couple of things that needed to be done quickly just because I knew it would be time consuming and I would need technical help. Got it done though so yay! I hate waiting though especially since that's where I am lol
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Glad you got it done so you could say YAY, Presh. Lol.
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