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It depends on who asks me, and why they are asking. I don't need to go into abuse with people I don't know well or trust. I just mutter something about moving around a lot, and change the subject.

Thanks for the suggestions -- good to know that I'm not alone. Unfortunately, I'm living on Social Security and can't afford to have someone come in and clean. I made some progress today.

I'm just so tired all the time.

My house is getting worse. I have bad asthma, so I can only do a little at a time. But even then -- I think about what I can do, and don't do it. I'm very critical of myself, and then realize that it could be a symptom. Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks -- Sue

Hi!

My name is Sue, and I've been here for a while.

Thank you for the welcome!

I see my therapist once a week. I also joined a self help group that deals with mental issues called Recovery International, and I go to their meetings weekly.

Doing both has helped a lot. I leave major issues to my therapist, but the group has helped me handle the day to day problems much better.

I've had several major depressions, and was diagnosed with PTSD, which seems to make more sense.

I've noticed that my personality has changed a lot. I did the Meyer-Briggs test, and found that some of the results were the opposite of how I used to be. I'm very introverted and a loner, and while I always needed my own space, I enjoyed friends and had frequent parties when I was younger.

Has anyone else noticed something like this happening?

Along with therapy, I have been going to a self help group for mental patients called Recovery International. Google it for the website.

It has helped a lot. It's not for the deep issues that I discuss with my therapist, but it is great for help with anxiety and getting through the day, and dealing with everyday upsets.

I thought I was depressed, so I went to a therapist. She was extremely judgmental so I stopped seeing her. I found another therapist who is very good. She was the one who put it together for me that I have CPTSD. It made so much sense! I've been seeing her for quite a well, and I am making progress slowly. If your first therapist isn't good, keep looking. There are good ones out there.