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Post by Wynn on Jun 18, 2019 21:25:33 GMT
I've been trying to be more mindful about not slipping into daydreaming but my ptsd was triggered yesterday and talking it out wasn't productive and now I've lost my motivation to even not try to daydream. I feel like can't function in a triggered state and the only way I feel like I can keep going is to just shut it off for a while and go inside.
I was sitting on the couch and my heart started racing and I felt panicky and nauseous and I purposely started breathing deeply for about 10 minutes to slow my heart down. Everything in me was screaming to get away, and then I got angry that I was triggered and this is my reality and then I was annoyed that I was trying to give up my coping skill that doesn't affect anyone else.. I'm just in a spiral right now.
What do you do when you feel like you have to escape for a while to stay present?
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Post by Sam on Jun 18, 2019 21:43:57 GMT
TV usually. I have a couple of shows that I've watched so many times that they don't trigger the daydreams anymore, so its easy for me to just escape from my life by watching them, without the guilt and disappointment that comes with daydreaming.
Other mindless stuff like watching cat videos or something else where there's five billion of them and they don't really require you to think might help as well.
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Post by Wynn on Jun 19, 2019 3:51:02 GMT
I don't watch tv or movies much anymore. I do a lot of reading and studying. I ended up reading reddit for a while, took a walk and played pokemon. Thank you for replying! Getting it off my chest helped.
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Post by Dimmer on Jun 19, 2019 13:55:30 GMT
That sucks, Wynn. MD is a tricky thing when it's so good at suppressing the symptoms of other issues. I'm not even sure how possible it would be to really curb it without also working on whatever comorbid conditions there might be.
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Post by Wynn on Jun 24, 2019 20:16:26 GMT
That sucks, Wynn. MD is a tricky thing when it's so good at suppressing the symptoms of other issues. I'm not even sure how possible it would be to really curb it without also working on whatever comorbid conditions there might be. I saw a psychiatrist last week. We didn't get to the MDD but she is sending me to have some testing done to confirm PTSD and then she'll put together a plan of treatment from there. Little steps! |
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Post by Marcydel on Jul 15, 2019 8:14:03 GMT
When I want to escape without daydreaming (typically when I’m angry, irritated, anxious), sometimes I go in my room, grab a pillow, and hit it as hard as I can, and keep doing it until I feel something. I’m trying to keep doing it so I care less and less if there are people in the house or if I look ridiculous. Like Sam, TV helps too. Mainly funny shows I don’t care much for with short run times. Having a dog helps me as well, he’s great for practicing emotional connection and caring for something in the real world. I can’t really focus on reading my books or drawing, my mind always wanders off. I have no idea what would help for serious stuff like PTSD attacks, though, man I hope you’re feeling better.
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