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Intro, plus a little help needed!

MarleneJ
MarleneJ

I'm not new to this board. I joined a long time ago. But I rarely come here, or read the posts. So forgive me for not being supportive. Part of the reason why, is because I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and in Feb. 2015, my meds failed. It has taken that long to get something working again.  

So time to deal with something else? 


I am having real issues right now. The worst is being hyper vigilant. I'm at a point where I am afraid to move. I can't get off the computer, because everything triggers me. I'm afraid to be alone, I'm afraid to be with people. 

I really don't know much about this.  I just know that I have been through a lot of trauma, and I thought I came out the other side pretty well. Wrong!  I don't have anxiety or panic attacks, and I am not depressed.  I am just frozen.


So let me know a bit about this disease. I read there are treatments on another thread? Should I go to therapy? What if I can't remove the triggers?  


Thanks to this sort of newbie!

Muskoka007
Muskoka007
I started mindful meditation about 7 weeks ago and it has really helped. It is free and they have guided mediations on this link too so you won't be thinking " hmm what am I going to make for dinner, need to get groceries etc while meditating lol". That is what I do. Here is the link. Also I find EMDR therapy really helpful for PTSD. https://palousemindfulness.com/MBSR/week0.html
MarleneJ
MarleneJ
I am feeling better and better. I would like to mention that the trigger has been gone for a few days, and perhaps that is the reason. I also started doing Christian meditation again. Today, for the first time, I am going to spend the afternoon studying Greek for my final. I was going to wash the dishes first, but something is wrong with the pump to the septic tank. So, I guess it won't get done! LOL. Lucky I hate washing dishes and I have absolutely no OCD!

I have more to say, but because of that stupid "Posts you May be interested in" feature!@#%! I can't say it. I don't want it traveling to other forums. Anyway, suffice it to say that I may have to come back. In fact, after such a warm welcome from everyone, I will certainly be back. Just talking to everyone, hearing different stories suggestions, and so forth has been great!
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