jaded_chaos

I hate PMDD. Throwing PTSD and PMDD together is such hell. The curse of being female. Not safe anywhere, even our own bodies fight against us. Almost the weekend. I have barely slept for a week. I feel disassociated from myself. My hormone levels are at the point where being inside this body is unbearable physically and emotionally. I feel like everything is falling apart. My brain tells me my marriage is falling apart. I don't know. I am not in a mental state where I can see anything clearly. Everything is masked by smokes and mirrors. What is real and what is imagined? Got an app

Yesterday was miserable and I was miserable to be around. I blew off friends while they were over but I was uncomfortable and in pain and exhausted all day. I feel bad but I just couldn't pretend to be okay and I just needed to be left alone. Today, I am going to focus on finishing up cleaning and organizing the house. For the first time in years I am getting things cleaned up. It's exciting. The new kitty is doing well too. Still a little nervous but starting to relax and play more. I look forward to letting her explore the house, but she's so little compared to my other two 14lb cats an

In pain and nauseous. I tried to be intimate with my husband, but the pain was immediately unbearable. He's so sweet, he was immediately only concerned with me. I want to cry. We've never had a great sex life, cause of me. But we can't even try at all now. I worked so hard to be okay and be able to feel safe with sex again but this physical pain is not only bad but re-traumatizes me all over. I hate it.

I am very anxious about being judged. But this little kitten has no where to go. She'll be safe and loved here. I just hope my two cats adjust okay, they're such sweethearts. I'm fearful of my mother in law being upset. She tolerates our pets. I wouldn't otherwise take on another animal, but if we don't this kitty won't make it long and no shelters will take her. Got her a bed and toys and such. Will get her here in about 14hrs. I'm awake instead of sleeping. Gonna spend the day cleaning. I need to try to sleep a little more. Just feeling nauseous. Leave it to me to turn fun exciting th

Late February we were supposed to get our tax return, but didn't, due to my student loans being in default. I cried and went into immense anxiety mode. I felt awful. Every cent of that return belonged to my husband, not me. He filed an injured spouse form. Everyone told us he would get half back. So, we have been waiting anxiously for it to arrive. It arrived today. Only...it was for the full amount! They gave us the entire tax refund! Shocker! I am now anxiously waiting for him to get off work and tell him. Takes a little stress off of our shoulders. We can pay some things off. Whew. So so so

Had a good weekend. Very busy, but in a good way. Grocery shopping, kid's soccer games, tried teaching the kids to ride their bikes, and some time with friends. All my friends are facing such huge changes, good and bad. Possible job loss, sick relatives, pregnancy. I do my best to offer support and advice. Finances are a mess but my mother in law has helped us. I hope we can be back on our own feet soon. It's hard at this income level. Too rich for assistance, too poor to afford all the bills we've racked up. But it's our own fault. We will fix it. I'm just trying to push forward.

Had a good weekend. Very busy, but in a good way. Grocery shopping, kid's soccer games, tried teaching the kids to ride their bikes, and some time with friends. All my friends are facing such huge changes, good and bad. Possible job loss, sick relatives, pregnancy. I do my best to offer support and advice. Finances are a mess but my mother in law has helped us. I hope we can be back on our own feet soon. It's hard at this income level. Too rich for assistance, too poor to afford all the bills we've racked up. But it's our own fault. We will fix it. I'm just trying to push forward.

I'm trying my best. Trying to enjoy the weekend. Finally, some nice weather. Kids soccer games tomorrow. Trying not to think about how many people will be there. It's difficult. So, my focus will be on my kids and ignoring all the people as much as I can. Luckily, it's outside and so I won't feel too suffocated. Hopefully. My anxiety has been so off the charts. Trying to recover from shopping today. Luckily, got it done early before it was too busy. Just trying to stay busy and distracted. Will be busy with school and soccer for a month. I should be able to stay stable enough for these w

Trying to calm down. I've been having so many bad dreams lately. They wake me all the time. Always so violent or emotionally tense and frightening. Last night was bad. I woke at 3am feeling dread all over. Convinced something bad was happening. Not sure if that was a bad dream but I imagine so..... I finally got myself to sleep again and woke at 5:30am after a horrible nightmare. I dreamed I was off somewhere and my middle daughter had been kidnapped. Police found clues that pointed towards her being abducted by a known child murderer. So, here we go. I woke in panic. Same fear I'v

But I can't breathe. My ears keep popping. I'm shaky. I'm dizzy. I just want to hide away. But my therapy appt is in an hour. Ugh. I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm fine. Deep breaths. Hide it away. You can't let anyone see you're broken. Forever broken.

I'm fine. I'm good. I'm strong. Things will get better. I'm loved. I'm fake. I'm weak. I'm useless. I'll never win this battle against myself. I'm tired. I don't know what to believe.

I told myself to stay quiet. Shh. Don't. Just don't. But as he held me this morning, as he always does before leaving for work, the tears streamed down my face. And I couldn't hold back my pain. And he held me. Comforted me. He was late leaving. He said it was okay. And I am frustrated. I just want to be able to hold it inside. To function. To be fine. To hide it all. Yet I feel like there's danger. Like there's some huge catastrophe on the horizon. And everyone else can't feel it. I hate you, PTSD. Go away. Every morning he holds me. Often, waking me. But he just can't go a

I get the same way when I am alone. I am usually okay, keep doors locked, but when my husband works overtime or a different shift it definitely makes my anxiety worse. I often play music or text people or try to keep distracted from any noises or fears. You're not alone with this. I've homeschooled my kids for 3 years....but they're going to school in the fall and I am definitely nervous about being alone all day. Hoping to work on this issue in therapy before then.

You will get there! It can be hard to see things getting better. But you are strong! I only live in the next county over from where I used to and where much of my trauma happened, I definitely had planned to go further....but I do have relief having left my old home. I feel safer having even only 30 minutes of distance. I can avoid places and people who might trigger. Much healing thoughts and You got this.

I understand. I hope you don't have to be alone too much. Is there anyone you can call? If nothing else, you can call a hotline to chat. I've done that before when I didn't want to bother anyone else but needed to talk to someone. It can help and it is what they are there for. if okay

Twelve Years ago. I was having an uncharacteristically good day. I was 20 years old. I skipped my classes, like always. Went to therapy that afternoon where someone in the waiting room gave me a balloon. After, I decided to go for a walk. It was a warm sunny day. I took the balloon. On my walk, I gave the balloon to a small child I saw riding her bike with her parents. It felt good to do something nice for someone. I went back to my dorm apartment. Sat down at my computer. Saw an old high school friend was online. I had secretly loved him for 4 years of the six we'd known each other.

Welcome! I am sorry you need to be here. But this is a unique place. I've been a member here a long time. The awesome people here helped me through my dark times and I tried to help them. It's always great being able to come back when needed. You are not alone and I hope you find this site as helpful as I have.

Yes it is possible. It took me 5 years but I don't think about it every day. Maybe once or twice a week and I'm sure with time even that will become less. It's no where near as often nor as debilitating. My past doesn't rule my present anymore. It's a nice feeling. You can get there too Also, I too felt at times this site might have done more harm than good at a few times during the years. I used to live here, but many times I needed it. I need the support and understanding. I was unable to function in the real world and this was my safe place. I have had several therapists tell me they didn

Thanks Vera Good to know. SAHM=stay at home mom

Let me know if you do make a page for this site or if its possible or whatever...also if anyone wants to be FB friends I'm all for it. I'm on FB all the time! Most of my updates are about Audrey lol. I'm a SAHM so my life isn't exciting really. But yeah...I would love to have some AS friends on Facebook.

Welcome to AS! I hope you find the support you need here!

Welcome to AS! We're sorry for the reason you are here but glad to have you here with us

Welcome to AS! I hope you find the support you need here!

My inner child wants to run and play and cry and scream all at the same time.

Hi! Welcome to AS! I hope this website is as helpful for you as it has been for me. Take your time and look around to get a feel for the place. There are lots of great people here. Take care and hope to see you around the boards!