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PTSS and Play - 3/20/2016 12:44:22 AM

euroluv

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I am a submissive and recently been diagnosed with PTSS i am on 5 different kinds of medications 7 pills a day .seeing psychologist and a psychiatrist on regular basis now my question is is it safe to play ... I have re-occurring nightmares relive things and I want to play yet Master does not think it is a good idea .We differ of opinion on this .I would like some mild play and see what happens and if i can handle it or not . Master how ever is afraid i will flip and lose it . The medications work well i feel good with them i can function how ever loud music tv radio i cant stand cant focus on reading .very well .is there anyone with similar medical issues that can advice us please that would be very much appreciated .
kind regards euroluv

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RE: PTSS and Play - 3/20/2016 1:39:09 AM

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Without knowing the initial traumatic event, it's hard to say. I'm sure your Master has a better understanding of it, and of you, than any of us could.

How far removed are you from the incident? How far along are you in therapy and treatment? How much of your meltdown has your Master witnessed firsthand before you started therapy? Have you learned how to recognize your triggers so that you can start working to overcome them? And is there anything that may trigger you in a scene?

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RE: PTSS and Play - 3/20/2016 3:55:13 AM

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Being euroluv's master, JVoV to a degree I agree with you but I am not a medical professional and don't think I am the right person to make such a judgement.
I have witnessed a number of vanilla "flip outs" and they can be quite an event.
Yes triggers are very important, but during play it could be quite easy to miss or even create one.
I do however think and feel that the release in play could be very beneficial and I'm glad euroluv has made this posting..
The medication seems to require a strict schedule which means at least we know the safe times to play but some advise as to "where not to go" would very helpful.
The last thing I want is for her to be in subspace and have a trigger......no idea how to deal with that, in fact i find that scary as hell.
She has been hurt enough and I do not want to be the one causes more harm.

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RE: PTSS and Play - 3/21/2016 8:18:29 AM

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Well, since I know nothing about the event and neither of you have any interests checked off on your profiles, I can only speculate. And i doubt that would help.

But really, I see little difference from before to after. An honest and open dialogue is just as important as it ever was. The sub looking to her dom for things that she wouldn't trust someone else to do hasn't changed. Maybe you just go slow for now, but it sounds like she needs to return to her normal, which includes whatever you two do together.

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RE: PTSS and Play - 3/22/2016 8:33:01 PM

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for me as long as i avoid the crack of the long whips im ok during play(sounds like a ak round). the play allows me to relax and enjoy the sensation knowing that i am safe and my Domme will not harm me. knowing what triggers your ptsd helps as you can aboid the triggers. if you are distracted by too much noise use a pair of ear muffs. that will make you focus on the commands of your play partner.
if you do hit a trigger make sure your play partner knows how to handle you till you get back in control.

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RE: PTSS and Play - 3/26/2016 6:56:57 PM

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Don't do major scenes. Talk about a possible play activity and see if she gets anxious just thinking about it.
If not, then try a spank. If that goes well, then next time try four or five.

Same with everything else. Go really slowly.

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RE: PTSS and Play - 7/23/2016 3:46:38 PM

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If you are seeing a therapist and a psychologist regularly, I would recommend speaking to them about the issue. Since this would seem to be an important part of your life, they need to know about it. For the most part as long as they understand that what you do is consensual and pleasurable for you they would work with you.
I was seeing a therapist when I realized that I was submissive who actually guided me in finding people of like mind, and was gently encouraging in exploring this. Actually, he said it explained a few things about my therapy, because if he suggested something , I immediately went out and did it.

Professionals aren't going to be shocked and appalled and judgey. Think you need to trust them because they would be the ones to say wheither or not a certain activity is ok or not, and how to proceed.

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RE: PTSS and Play - 7/28/2016 7:03:48 AM

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hope the op & her Master have been able to address this in a way that works for them ~ would love an update if willing.

eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (emdr) therapy can often be very effective for ptss/ptsd btw.

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