As the year wraps up, share some of the challenges you faced and how you’re dealing/you’ve dealt with it.
Killed can be interpreted as either metaphorical or literal.
Let’s see, the big two were a home invasion and a crazy lady violating my boundaries and manipulating me for a few months.
But it’s not my first time with trauma so I know how to keep moving and not let it stop me. Socks, but I choose to live and heal
My work environment has gone to hell this year. First I was told to move across country on my own dime to keep my job. Then to report to the office 3x a week for no good reason only to have them close the office next to my new apartment forcing me to commute. Then I watched several people get laid off or demoted after moving for the job. Now we are to start reporting to the office 5x a week and there is no assigned seating and no guarantees that I won’t be laid off or demoted next. I’m dealing with it this year by telling them to get stuffed and moving back home.
This birthday drawing I did for a really good friend. Progress pictures and full resolution drawing are here!
I finished this one back in June, and I’m pretty sure it is the longest I’ve ever spent on a picture. It paid off though, because my friend absolutely loved it! 😃
I’m still kinda having trouble figuring out what it’s supposed to be tbh😅. It’s a sick drawing nevertheless!
I keep getting flair ups of PTSD, to varying degrees. It’s partially because my partners schedule, which has unfortunately taken all the energy out of me, which then causes the flashbacks. It’s been a whole mess. If I can get through Christmas without screaming at my family that they’re ignoring how much my mum beat me, I reckon the start of next year should be great.
Hi. I am usually pretty private on Lemmy but I’ll post about my experience now.
I was abused by my parents. PTSD has affected me my entire life. I’ve read books and articles extensively on the subject and those helped but what really helped me was finding a good, trustworthy therapist. My condition was so bad, my therapist suggested a psychiatrist instead. I asked if it’s possible to just try therapy first, and the therapist agreed.
While I knew the beginning techniques for, my therapist was able to see what works and adjust accordingly. Also having a guide to all this, with minimal judgement is a benefit in itself. We were able to define what good mental health was together, which helped me a lot.
Getting one now, might not help much for the holidays, but this post is for your future. I know it can sound expensive, at least for me it did, but being able to have pockets of peace and more control of my life is worth it.
