Recent content by Canadian Kitty

Wow, it never really occured to me before this thread that illness could be connected to PTSD, but thanks for that because looking back I see a lot of patterns. Nausea is one, ugh I hate it. I never actually get sick but it's always just there, in the background, teasing me like a bully wiating...

I wish I would have been available last night Cragger. So sorry you had such a rough night. There is nothing worse than having one alone! I'm glad this forum is here and that others were around for you.

This is a can of worms. Do I want them punished? Absolutely. But do I feel like bringing on the war that will deffinitely ensue? No. Certainly not now. It's been over 2 decades. I've only told two people, my mother and my husband. No one else knows all the details and certainly no names. If I...

Wow, what an amazing way of putting it. How true, we sufferers are serving life sentences! That really puts things into perspective.

I was prescribed Cipralex 10mg to begin tomorrow. Has anyone been on this? Anything to share about it? I am a little concerned because I already have some nausea and heartburn, and these are also side effects of the meds. I fear how much worse the nausea will get once I start the meds. They did...

Thank you everyone!

Thank you so much She Cat! Finally, after so long, I have found a place where I am not abnormal!

"I was mortared many times, rocketed once and shot at once. I witnessed several fellow soldiers dead and bloodied. " That is very traumatic. Your feelings are absolutely warrented and you certainly are not a pussy. In fact, even opening up about it proves you're very courageous! Welcome!

I can't thank you enough for taking your first step and posting! I too am brand new here and also have PTSD from childhood abuse, so kuddos to you for not only helping yourself, but helping me too by letting me know, and yourself, that we are not alone!

Hello, My name is Kittana, I live in Canada, hence the Canadian Kitty user name. I am 31, a newlywed and a new mom to a beautiful 8 month old girl who I am madly in love with! I have Chronic PTSD. I am no therapist, but I do believe very much that my husband has it as well, and is continually...