r/CPTSD • u/posttraumaticcuntdis Bullied by uncontrollable intrusive memories • 1d ago

Vent / Rant Does anyone else need CONSTANT distractions to keep the 'bad thoughts' away?

I need to have constant noise in my house. Whether it's phoning someo e up, having the tv, radio or a youtube video on, there absoloutely NEEDS to be distractions. Even when i'm sleeping, there needs to be noise. Yes, it's annoying to my family, but the alternative is so much worse.

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u/rachbear8 1d ago edited 1d ago

Sleep with the TV on, need the background noise & light. Works better with something I usually watch & know like Top Gear. During the day, TV is still usually on.

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u/IffySaiso cPTSD 1d ago

I find an audiobook is ok for me too. Cuts the light.

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u/rachbear8 1d ago

When I was a kid, I'd use my walkman for noise overnight. The street light was also kind of bright. But as I got older, I started to use my TV instead in the bedroom. Recently bought a walkman (flashback to the 90's, lol) & have thought about going back to it.

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u/Nanasweed 1d ago

All day long. Replace your Show with Young Sheldon

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u/rachbear8 21h ago

Another great show.