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CiarAnn
CiarAnn

I'm so tired of being scared everyday to be in my bathroom, but ever sense I found out what my dad was doing I can't shake the feeling of being watched. It's been 7 months sense I was last at my dads house and it's not that I don't trust my mom or her boyfriend it's just I'm terrfied. I was suppose to be safe with my dad but he only proved to me that even in the safest of places I'm not safe. I can't even use the nurses bathrooms at school with out completely freaking out. I haven't been able to eat with my friends at lunch because I'm so scared of other people now that I have to eat in the nurses office. I'm stuck in my fear and I'm afraid I'm never gonna live a normal life especially now I have to live my life with PTSD. 

arfie
arfie
That is a pretty awesome level of awareness you have rocking there, Ciar. When I get stuck in my own fear, being that aware of myself is still extremely hard for me after years of practice. I am too busy looking for threats for personal awareness, much less personal honesty.

The reason that strikes me as so important is that once I can put my fears into words, it suddenly becomes easier for me to decide what to do about it. I'm not so stuck any more. Options start to become available.

Be patient with the process, Ciar. PTSD is a condition, not a lifestyle. Fear is *just* a symptom. Symptoms can be managed. At least. . . That's what I keep telling myself. Some days I believe me. *Just* a symptom. . . Think the "Just" needs a few more stars? Well just it all. . .
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Big support, and big puma cheer for you. I often need serious help before I can get that much figured out.... Soft support.
CiarAnn
CiarAnn
I don't know what to do anymore you guys
sexysub56
sexysub56
Honey, was he spying on you in the bathroom?
CiarAnn
CiarAnn
Yes he set up a camera where I wouldn't notice it and he took pictures of me sleeping and of my butt when I wasn't paying attention
arfie
arfie
When I don't know what to do, nothing is usually the best thing to do. I just keep on sorting and venting within my support network until the next step reveals itself.

Continued support while you sort, Ciar.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yup, Ciar, that's what's worked for me, too. What arfie says. When I didn't know what to do and just did something/anything, it usually didn't help. Sitting tight until the fear passed is what did. Much support to you, and we're here through this with you.
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