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    Poll Does Anybody Have Displaced Internal Rage?

    I don't like where this conversation is going. I'm here to talk to people who really want to connect so unless you'd like to help me understand PTSD and why I do the crazy thing I do, Don't talk to me. You don't seem like a nice person. I don't want to have a conversation with you, I want to...
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    Poll Contact With Therapist Between Sessions

    Yes. I contact her by email if it's a question, but by phone if it's getting to the point that I'm considering hospitalization because of suicidal ideation or physical acts of aggression.
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    Poll Does Anybody Have Displaced Internal Rage?

    I understand where you're coming from, I just get what he is saying.
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    Poll Does Your PTSD Control Your Thoughts?

    Yes, sometimes my thoughts are like a flood gate that can't be closed. Especially if I'm triggered.
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    Poll Which Ptsd Symptoms Bother You The Most?

    I forgot to mention panic attacks. I think I hate these the most. any kinda of hyper arousal is miserable.
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    Poll Which Ptsd Symptoms Bother You The Most?

    This is a hard call, it's kind of a tie between anxiety, depression, and loss of cognitive function. They all way so heavily on every day life.
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    Poll Do You Swear More After Your Ptsd?

    I was very reactionary to my emotions, but I'm trying to regulate. still swear, but not as much. It's a work in progress. Darn words are just so handy sometimes.
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    Poll How Are Your Friendships?

    Thanks :) There's a few times when I thought it was over, but she's an amazing person.
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    Poll Do You Feel PTSD-Related Guilt?

    Yes, I've let a lot of people down because I can't do the things I used to be able to. Avoidance is a big problem for me right now. I don't get out much. That takes a lot of activities off the table, even birthday parties.
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    Poll Are You A Walking Contradiction?

    This is a great question, yes! on so many levels.
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    Poll How Are Your Friendships?

    The only friend that's stuck by through thick and thin had a bad stroke last year, so other than family, I don't really have friends anymore. I'm a little too messed up to have friends right now anyway. Might as well just wait a little while instead of burning new bridges I guess. My wife is...
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    Poll Do You Use Music Or Other Things As A Distractions While In Public?

    I try to manage without the music, but I bring an MP3 player or cell phone just incase. It is a balancing act with startle responses though.
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    Poll Does Your Family Neglect You Emotionally?

    My family is about 50/50. the half that bailed.... Well it's probably for the best anyhow. I can't blame them, they just don't understand PTSD. Sometimes they try to compair notes and relate it to their every day stressors. That part kind of bothers me because I don't know if they're trying to...
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    Poll Does Anybody Have Displaced Internal Rage?

    Well I'm a terrible typist myself, so I understand his point of view. Anyways, the rage thing is a good dialog, glad it was added. I'm sure most of us have struggle with anger. This thing is like a giant magnifier for negative energy.
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    Poll When Did the Symptoms of PTSD First Appear, After the Initial Traumatic Event?

    Yeah, it's a natural part of an academy environment. Indoctrination into their world is essential to keeping a tight unit. The problem is that the chain of command must be followed no matter how right or wrong. Lives are often of little concern to the upper echelon. Anyways, the symptoms built...
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    Poll Does Anybody Have Displaced Internal Rage?

    Yeah, the rage is really a problem, it's taken a lot of work to keep in wrapped up. I think it comes from a combination of anxiety and self loathing. This things strips away a part of you.
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    Poll Does Anybody Have Displaced Internal Rage?

    Kinda too bad he blocked IG, It sounds like his intentions were pretty good.
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    Poll Do You Have Pets / Animal Companions?

    getting a Golden Retriever soon :)
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    Poll Do You Make Lists?

    Yeah, the problem is that I loose the lists arrhhhhg.
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