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#81
Physical Issues / Re: Skin problems in stressful...
Last post by NarcKiddo - November 15, 2025, 11:13:59 AMI have not experienced such sudden and intense reactions. However I suffer from pompholyx eczema that reliably forms on my hands at times of stress. Sometimes it is the first thing that makes me aware of increased stress, given I am so used to living with a pretty heavy stress level generally. It is only controlled by prescription steroid creams - over the counter strength does nothing.
#82
Recovery Journals / Re: Healing journal (tw) Anger...
Last post by StartingHealing - November 14, 2025, 11:25:03 PMHi San
My apologies. I removed that post.
My apologies. I removed that post.
#83
Conferences/Courses / Re: FREE, Rewiring to Break fr...
Last post by Blueberry - November 14, 2025, 10:17:16 PMI've heard a few interesting talks so far. Today there was one with an exercise in self-compassion, which made me feel calmer.
#84
Conferences/Courses / Re: FREE webinar: Mapping Your...
Last post by Blueberry - November 14, 2025, 10:15:40 PMThis was disappointing. Generally I like Alex Howard's stuff, but idk it seemed he and Diane P.H. were wasting time,a bit. Or I'm not as patient as I used to be 
Plus the last 15-20 minutes were all about trying to sell their upcoming series that you have to pay for. Oh well.
Plus the last 15-20 minutes were all about trying to sell their upcoming series that you have to pay for. Oh well. #85
Ideas/Tools for Recovery / Re: Three Good Things Today - ...
Last post by Blueberry - November 14, 2025, 10:10:13 PM1) I'm on the upswing again
2) I'm better able to clean and tidy atm
3) I did two things today that I've been putting off for months: collected my new orthopedic insoles and washed a window
4) I feel better able to go out among people
2) I'm better able to clean and tidy atm
3) I did two things today that I've been putting off for months: collected my new orthopedic insoles and washed a window
4) I feel better able to go out among people
#86
Recovery Journals / Re: starting over
Last post by Chart - November 14, 2025, 08:57:37 PMQuote from: sanmagic7 on November 13, 2025, 01:51:48 PMstill, i felt good enough to get out and walk, took a leaf stroll - one of my favorite things is crunching fallen leaves in the fallI love that too!
#87
Physical Issues / Skin problems in stressful sit...
Last post by Erec - November 14, 2025, 08:55:33 PMOver the years, I have had skin problems (dermatitis, psoriasis) that worsened during times of stress. There is certainly a genetic predisposition (but I was the first in my family to develop psoriasis), but I am fairly certain that the reactivation of trauma is a determining factor. One thing that happens to me is that, in the presence of negative or emotionally intense stress, some areas of my skin suddenly become inflamed within seconds, sometimes even bleeding.
The strangest episode was when I tried to read a collection of lectures by John Bowlby: I found what I was reading very interesting, but the skin on my forearm became so inflamed that it hurt. I would like to ask if any of you have ever experienced such sudden and intense inflammatory reactions.
The strangest episode was when I tried to read a collection of lectures by John Bowlby: I found what I was reading very interesting, but the skin on my forearm became so inflamed that it hurt. I would like to ask if any of you have ever experienced such sudden and intense inflammatory reactions.
#89
Please Introduce Yourself Here / Re: Introduction
Last post by Erec - November 14, 2025, 08:00:48 PMThank you all for your kindness.
Many people probably suffer from the consequences of trauma, but it is not something that is easily discussed in everyday life, partly because shame plays a big role. Perhaps self-help groups for C-PTSD would be helpful, but I have not found any in my area. I am grateful to those who created this site.
Many people probably suffer from the consequences of trauma, but it is not something that is easily discussed in everyday life, partly because shame plays a big role. Perhaps self-help groups for C-PTSD would be helpful, but I have not found any in my area. I am grateful to those who created this site.
#90
Please Introduce Yourself Here / Re: Introduction
Last post by LadyBoar - November 14, 2025, 06:17:46 PMWelcome Erec, it is great to have you here!
I'm glad to hear you found a good psychotherapist at least.
I think most of us struggle to find people with similar experiences to ours in the "real" world, so I hope you find comfort in knowing you're not alone in your experiences.
I'm glad to hear you found a good psychotherapist at least.
I think most of us struggle to find people with similar experiences to ours in the "real" world, so I hope you find comfort in knowing you're not alone in your experiences.