Recent content by allisonp

I feel tired. I feel shaky. I feel weak and useless. I feel unsure about how my past trauma fits in with what I'm experiencing now. I feel unsure about where to begin. I feel sad that after so many years, I'm still (and to some extent just now) having to deal with this. I feel like I don't want...

I periodically have nights where I just can't fall asleep. My mind isn't racing. I feel SUPER tired. I usually haven't had caffeine. I just won't be able to fall asleep till sometime after 5:00am. It doesn't happen too often, but when it does, it usually comes in waves (three nights in one...

Thank you so much, Bubzie, for sharing your experience and for your words of encouragement! I really do appreciate it. I will definitely try breaking my day (and general focus) up into goals. I've found that lists and making rough schedules for my day really do help me - otherwise I get so...

Dear Girl13, I am currently in medical school, and am just realizing the effects of my trauma. I have not sought a medical diagnosis yet, but will be making an appointment soon. I am starting my second year (again) after taking a year off. The stress of my first year and a half of med school...

I am artistic - especially with life-like drawing (graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastels, scratchboard, you-name-it). However, I sadly haven't done art in years. I'm currently in medical school, and most of the projects which I would love to do are time-consuming - I'm kindof a...

I chose to file a report but not press charges. I am very thankful that I lived in a jurisdiction in which this was an option. The detective with whom I met was very kind and understanding and was also very honest about where he saw an investigation / possible trial going. It was a...

I was diagnosed with severe ADD following my trauma. I am currently in medical school, and it is extremely difficult to handle both ADD and PTSD with the added stress of school. I had to take a year off because the overwhelming stress threw me into a very deep depression. I'm doing much better...