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Having CPTSD is like having pop-up ads in your brain for a horror movie that's based on your life.

I don't understand why I'm struggling so much lately..
Maybe it's all the added stress.

I'm tired of dissociating because I get so intense flashbacks that my body shuts down, and I'm just stuck in a tornado of unwanted memories and feelings.

I wish I would've delt with it, instead of just pretending like nothing happened every time.
I also hate all the memories that pop up with no ending, like I remember parts of it, or the feelings I had, but then my brain shuts down and won't let me remember everything, so I'm left with the same parts on repeat with no closure. Idk, it's hard to explain.

Thankfully I don't feel like this all the time, it comes and goes. Bad thing is that I can be having a great day, feel amazing, and then suddenly something or someone triggers me and I shut down for days..

I'm both worried and curious to see what will happen when I lower my dosage of the meds I'm taking for ptsd. 🙄
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Pfuzylogic · M
Can you identify who/what triggers you and why?
Cassieeeee · 31-35, F
@Pfuzylogic Sometimes yes, but not always
Pfuzylogic · M
@Cassieeeee
You must journal this for your psychiatrist.
Cassieeeee · 31-35, F
@Pfuzylogic They stopped my treatment, so I don't have one anymore 🥺
Pfuzylogic · M
@Cassieeeee The brain is so complex and very relational in what initiates thought. A smell, sound or image that connects to past trauma is sufficient for what you are describing. I hope it wasn’t the lack of funds that stopped treatment.
Cassieeeee · 31-35, F
@Pfuzylogic They stopped my treatment 'cause I've been going for the last 3 years, and tried different treatments but not gotten much better.
Pfuzylogic · M
@Cassieeeee
With episodes that you have shared; might be time to look for a different Psychiatrist. One who cares that you are able to protect your mind.
Cassieeeee · 31-35, F
@Pfuzylogic yeh, I've been told that by my doctor and this "life coach" I have, but I feel drained and unmotivated to get help atm. Feels pointless right now.
olderuncle944 · 70-79, M
@Pfuzylogic You should start a journal and do it when you remember a trigger and how you felt . some times drugs start losing here effectiveness .My antidepressants are doing that so reduced the dosage and now completely off them .