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Hello everyone, 5htp didn't help me. The side effects are headaches and IBS. I prefer to take valerian root when I need to. I find that this works better for me. As per taking 5htp with other medication it is not recommended. I also like to drink relaxing teas like calm by Tazo and relaxity by tripl...

Well I lived half of my life as a non-Christian and the other half as a Christian and I will say my mind was definitely CLOSED before. So "open you mind" doesn't apply to me here. I also found a level joy I never knew or experienced as a non-believer. I lived in more fear and uncertainty as a non-be...

Thanks Luv. Problem is, because of the Complex PTSD, I'm on disability, and I'm a single mom, so there's no way I can afford this program - it's expensive!!

Kudos Frances! Right on. And Satu, I know it doesn't help to be so far away from home, so call your parents and talk to them. I know you probably don't want them to know that things are messed up but it will help you to have someone in your corner who can help you with the physical move and encourag...

Thanks Tweaky and Paul, It makes me feel a little better to know there is a biological basis for some of what is happening. Though, in my case, I believe I have learned bad coping skills and behavior which I am attempting to correct with therapy and this program. No I don't think that makes it an en...

While I have not had an abortion, I feel like you just need some support. I think its normal to feel sad after something like this. My advise would be to go ahead and work through how you feel. It's good that you have support at home, lean on them. Perhaps the clinic you went to would have some sort...

The most effective for me has been to list out negative thoughts, stick a line next to the list, and go through my list writing out a positive take on my neg thought. Really helps. I also like writing my thoughts on what I'm reading in the margins. Even if it says 'Bullsh-t' at least I'm actively le...

Great thread here. Mornings are my doom. Yes doom! Even if I do sleep which is not often. I have noted for the past few months my new marriage which also included a 4 yr old high energy young lad is at the bottom of some of it. It isnt all his fault as it happened before. The exercising has worked t...

Well, Hello there Joy Jenkins: You are making progress. If you are recognizing that you have negative thoughts, then you are headed in the right direction. You mention feeling bad - I can understand that. But remember, it is our thoughts that produce our feelings. Sometimes when I feel bad, I have t...

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