Discovered Something New

[Karobbins]

I discovered something new this week...apparently my brother is a trigger for my anxiety, depression, ptsd, etc. Kinda sucks since I love him more than anything. I don't know how to have a regular day without not talking to my brother. Does anyone have any coping mechanisms that might help?

[blackcat64013]

Hi Karobbins,Thank ýou for your post.

Has your brother actually said or done anything to trigger you in the past? 🤔

If so, you will benefit from talking about your history with him in a clinical setting.

If it's the present time, reach out to him for the purpose of educating him about what bothers you.

A good starter statement is "when you do xxx, I feel xxxx. Can we talk about this?"

This can be awkward so practice it a few times.

Communication with love is the key.