I’ve kind of been neglecting myself the past week or so due to PTSD and trauma rearing its head again. Finally managed to shower today… I need to get better at doing self care even when depression hits hard - ThreadSky

lunafoxgirlvt.foxgirls.gay • 24 days ago

I’ve kind of been neglecting myself the past week or so due to PTSD and trauma rearing its head again. Finally managed to shower today…

I need to get better at doing self care even when depression hits hard

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arleigh.bsky.social•23 days ago

I don't have advice but I just wanted to tell you that I saw your post and I know what it feels like.

tractorbeam.bsky.social•23 days ago

For as long as I can remember... I get intense bursts of motivation and focus, and then like a switch was flipped I am just... unable... for months. I have so, so many abandoned projects. Working on a framework for the Dreamcast, I have more than one game to make. But the last few weeks... *sigh*

tractorbeam.bsky.social•23 days ago

Just wanted to say I've been there, and I don't think it's going to end at any point. I've found roleplaying a better-fit person for a given task to help, somewhat. 'Fake it til you make it' and all that.

My anxiety comes from an abusive step parent. I understand, and I wish you the best.

lunafoxgirlvt.foxgirls.gay•23 days ago

Honestly, that’s the worst part of ptsd and trauma. It can sometimes just hit you out of nowhere. While it’s getting infrequent, when it happens, it still hurts an indescribable amount.

Healing from abuse is such a bumpy ride.

themrx.bsky.social•23 days ago

this is pretty common in depression and adhd also. When depressed I basically don't shower until the itching is literally driving me insane, though still takes a good amount of mental effort to actually do it.

lunafoxgirlvt.foxgirls.gay•23 days ago

It doesn’t help that despite my best efforts, blocking terms, blocking accounts, avoiding websites, etc. that it’s practically impossible to fully escape triggers without just, completely disconnecting from technology.

Learning to live with that fact has been hard on me, and still is at times

lunafoxgirlvt.foxgirls.gay•23 days ago

I’m overall doing better at least, but still have the occasional bump that hits me hard. At least my attempts to avoid re-exposure are making it less frequent that I get exposed to triggers

lunafoxgirlvt.foxgirls.gay•23 days ago

I hope someday I’ll be able to move past the trauma and just let it be in the past.

oma-trisha-f.bsky.social•23 days ago

I hope that happens for you.

It didn't for me. I'm 65 and doubt I will ever be able to just let it be in the past. It is part of who I am.

gracemoynihan.bsky.social•23 days ago

Hear, hear. 💜 I'm sorry you're having a hard time. Showers are such a drag when things regarding trauma get bad. I understand. People who haven't experienced it don't have the ability to understand. Give yourself a hug.

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