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#91

General Discussion / Re: Trauma and Depression

Last post by Teddy bear - January 27, 2026, 05:42:40 PM

Fortunately, I seem to be feeling better already,

   

It's good to celebrate the good days or even good hours!

For me, it goes in cycles (a year or two ago things were generally manageable for about 3 weeks and then I'd have a down phase. It wasn't moon-related!) so I'm no longer really surprised when I go into a difficult or tiring phase, or am plain in an EF. It isn't fun though, so I'm happy for you that you were feeling better when you wrote.

Also good that you have support from 12 Step groups, or people in them. I used to, but it got to a point where I just got triggered the whole time and triggered other people in the groups too, but some of the sayings are still helpful for me. Whatever tools you have in your toolkit - it's good to use, with cptsd.

Thank you 🤝 Exactly 💯

And when similar feelings arise, I try to take it one day at a time. Though I prefer to see a perspective now, I still come back to this tool.

I felt in a more resourceful state today after some watercolour sketches and just experimenting/searching yesterday (testing a new colour box). I was also able to do the tests for my math course today. Even small achievements feel good and tangible.

Regarding the 12-Step program, yes, I feel triggered at times too, so I'm just avoiding certain people and groups that aren't a good fit for me right now.

Happy to share my improving state with others 🤗

#92

Ideas/Tools for Recovery / Re: FREE Excellent Online Yoga...

Last post by Chart - January 27, 2026, 05:41:38 PM

Just saw the post, clicked the link, joined in... Wow, how's that for perfect timing. Had a very good cry fifteen minutes in, lots of release. Really nice. Thank you again, Armee!

#93

Recovery Journals / Re: the next step

Last post by Chart - January 27, 2026, 05:39:50 PM

Safe and respectful, those are exactly what everyone needs. So very very happy that this T filled that security need. They're out there, hard to find and difficult sorting through the various themes and personalities, but they do exist. Looking forward to hearing how things progress.
Much love and support, San! Thinking about you very often.
 

#94

Successes, Progress? / Re: Post-Traumatic Joy

Last post by Chart - January 27, 2026, 05:32:15 PM

Very cool SO! It's such a gift when things start flowing.
 

#95

Ideas/Tools for Recovery / Re: FREE Excellent Online Yoga...

Last post by Teddy bear - January 27, 2026, 05:27:00 PM

Very interesting! Will try to join

#96

Recovery Journals / Re: Healing or Holding On?

Last post by Chart - January 27, 2026, 05:09:02 PM

Dark.art.girl, Very happy to read your latest post. Sounds like lots of positive movement. Very cool!
I made a thread with links to the stuff that I'm doing, plus PRM. Here it is:
https://www.cptsd.org/forum/index.php?topic=17078.0
 

#97

Ideas/Tools for Recovery / Re: FREE Excellent Online Yoga...

Last post by Chart - January 27, 2026, 05:07:11 PM

Thanks Armee!!!

#98

Recovery Journals / Re: The tipping point…

Last post by Chart - January 27, 2026, 04:57:18 PM

Thank you San, thank you Armee!!!
 

#99

Recovery Journals / Re: Hope's Journal 2026

Last post by Chart - January 27, 2026, 04:46:56 PM

 

#100

Recovery Journals / Re: the next step

Last post by TheBigBlue - January 27, 2026, 04:46:37 PM

here is to a "good enough T"