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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 268968" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Flutter, </p><p> </p><p>I've lived most of my adult life where you are now. It is not a good place to be. I have a lot of reason to have lived in hiding from my x for years. The PTSD was unmanageable. I got therapy, EMDR and fought back. </p><p> </p><p>If the mere thought of this man living anywhere near you has you this frightened? I would truly and have - called and spoken with the police. Let them know that you're afraid. Call your local police womens advocate and ask if they have a program for a free Aware alarm system. If he's violent they may be able to give this to you or point you in the direction of an agency that can help. I have a panic button AND a necklace I can wear around my neck. I push a button and 4 cops respond in under 2 minutes - no questions asked. </p><p> </p><p>Also do things to safeguard your home. It may be time to check all the locks and go outside and plant holly or some other pointy prickly bushes. Note the landscaping - be alert and aware of your surroundings. </p><p> </p><p>Pre-program your phones with the 911 or sheriff's number. Change your patterns, where you shop, vary your schedule. </p><p> </p><p>I would say to seek counseling at a DV shelter - but that's a personal choice, and I"m only recommending it because of the immediate fear and panic the mere thought of him living near you brings out. It may be time to stop being afraid of him and fight back. </p><p> </p><p>I can only tell you from my experience that before therapy? If I even thought he was close? I'd cower in the back of a closet holding a knife for hours. I didnt' sleep, I was a wreck. He hasn't changed. He's still the same nasty, mean, hurtful, spiteful person he always was. But now if he showed up in my yard to do harm I swear to you I'd rip his skin off with my bare hands and hand it to the police as a parting gift. And I mean it. </p><p>I'm still VERY weary and keep tabs as part of my own - self preservation society - but he doesn't get to own this much of me.....ever again. </p><p> </p><p>Hugs</p><p>Star</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 268968, member: 4964"] Flutter, I've lived most of my adult life where you are now. It is not a good place to be. I have a lot of reason to have lived in hiding from my x for years. The PTSD was unmanageable. I got therapy, EMDR and fought back. If the mere thought of this man living anywhere near you has you this frightened? I would truly and have - called and spoken with the police. Let them know that you're afraid. Call your local police womens advocate and ask if they have a program for a free Aware alarm system. If he's violent they may be able to give this to you or point you in the direction of an agency that can help. I have a panic button AND a necklace I can wear around my neck. I push a button and 4 cops respond in under 2 minutes - no questions asked. Also do things to safeguard your home. It may be time to check all the locks and go outside and plant holly or some other pointy prickly bushes. Note the landscaping - be alert and aware of your surroundings. Pre-program your phones with the 911 or sheriff's number. Change your patterns, where you shop, vary your schedule. I would say to seek counseling at a DV shelter - but that's a personal choice, and I"m only recommending it because of the immediate fear and panic the mere thought of him living near you brings out. It may be time to stop being afraid of him and fight back. I can only tell you from my experience that before therapy? If I even thought he was close? I'd cower in the back of a closet holding a knife for hours. I didnt' sleep, I was a wreck. He hasn't changed. He's still the same nasty, mean, hurtful, spiteful person he always was. But now if he showed up in my yard to do harm I swear to you I'd rip his skin off with my bare hands and hand it to the police as a parting gift. And I mean it. I'm still VERY weary and keep tabs as part of my own - self preservation society - but he doesn't get to own this much of me.....ever again. Hugs Star [/QUOTE]
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