Recent content by ClairBear226

KP, I haven't been on in ages, but I saw your post pop up in my email, and had to swing by. I remember sweet Froggie well, and I'm so sorry. I have a similar friendship with a PTSD buddy ( remember Zipperhead? He's doing well!). I can't imagine how hard it must be to lose that. As PTSDers, it...

Thanks, Anthony. It's been damned hard at times. Without getting into great detail, I had sunk into a very deep depression, and was riddled with pain and guilt. It really wasn't easy to stay in there and keep fighting through it. But one of the advantages of being the age that I am (46), is...

Hi, everyone. I'm a member of this forum that hasn't been around much for awhile, and thought I would check in and say hello. I became a member here in 2009, I think, and in 2011, had what I can only describe as a huge crash. It was the worst I've had since I was initialy diagnosed with PTSD in...

I just read Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt and loved it. I had intended to just kill some time until we picked up The Book Thief this month, but I loved it so much that I read his other books, 'Tis and Teacher Man also. The audible versions are actually read by McCourt himself, who passed away...

I really loved this book. It's among my top favorites. I haven't seen the movie yet - got busy when it came out, and missed it in the theater. I won't give anything away at this point since everyone is probably just beginning it, but I found the point of view to be completely unique. "Narration"...

Yup. Did it. It took me until the age of 44, but I cut my mother out of my life. One of the best decisions I ever made. Not to sound flip, but not everyone wins the parental lottery. In my case, my mother was causing more continued damage than she was worth. Now, I'm a fully functional adult...

I went through 4 years on infertility treatment with my last child, which meant procedures and tests a lot more invasive than a PAP smear (and, of course, I had that too). Yep, it was rough. I hadn't really dealt with much of my PTSD stuff at all at that point. Minimal therapy, and I never...

@Definitely..maybe Somewhere on here is an explanation of why that frequently happens with PTSD. Try the Wiki section. When my symptoms have been in high gear, I've had that issue too. Just can't focus for anything. I've done the same thing. Gone to audio versions. I do both now. I spend quite...

I'm not sure what made me pick it up (I actually didn't catch that the Book Club had chosen it). But once I did, it sat for quite awhile. I finally started it when I went out of town, as something to take along on a short trip. I'm not sure who suggested this one, but it was an excellent...

I got this awhile ago and finally sat down to read it. Love it. I'm at the point of the bombing of Hiroshima. What a powerful story of courage and strength.

It wasn't clear in the movie, and it might be in the book, but it's been awhile since I've read it.

Eila, If your therapist has said this, I'd be concerned. That is not correct. Check the Wiki pages here for diagnostic criteria of PTSD. What kind of plan of care has your therapist talked about? When did the home invasion occur?

I rewatched the first Hunger Games movie before going to the 2nd. So here's a question: when Thresh spares Katniss' life at the cornucopia, how did he know what she'd done for Rue?

I saw "Catching Fire" Thursday night. I liked it much better than the first movie, though it's been awhile since I've read the book, so that could have something to do with it. They did briefly touch on the communication between Hamitch and Katniss during the first games, if I remember...

To all three, I would say this: "You tried like hell, but you haven't broken me. Despite your best efforts, I've grown into a strong, confident woman. I have a good career, a wonderful family, a nice home, and everything I need. Your efforts to break me only made me stronger."