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I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD which started around November of 2013 as a result of spending years off and on in bed with a very painful disease called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and the constant fear of the 10 rating pain returning which will probably happen again at some point because...

Interesting point. I noticed that while going through Complex PTSD which I still am, I never really had nightmares before the PTSD like I was until Remeron was prescribed. Perhaps the Trazadone was affecting the nightmares?

I've been taking 150 MGs of Trazadone for a few years now and Remeron 1/2 tab for a few months for sleep. Both do the trick.

I can relate the extreme anger and acting out. Im very angry that I have to live with CRPS and now Complex PTSD too. I have a younger brother and his husband who I'm trying to get closer too and neither of them understand this disease and how the severe pain and traumas of almost giving up...

I can relate to fearing fear. Part of the reason is probably because of the unknown as far as the future is concerned. Fearing change…...

These are all negative thoughts and although it might be tough now, try and find something (even if small) in your life to be grateful for. Believe me, I know from experience that it can be tough however once you and others are able to start focusing on positive aspects of your life, before...

I appreciate everyone posting and it's so nice not to feel so alone although I do most of the time. Although I wish none of us had to experience traumas, it's comforting knowing that I'm not alone. The posts are now giving me strength to try again to live another day.

Thats a very tough situation when you're financially dependent on them. I hope you find a healthy resolution at some point "ReachingOutj"

Thanks for posting and I can relate to the thoughts and feelings you posted about. I don't trust anyone and that includes myself when I'm headed down a self destructive path. I just don't think or feel that I deserve to be happy based on sexual and physical childhood abuse from the distant...

I can relate and with a current diagnosis of Complex PTSD, I want to reach out but my thoughts tell me to stay home and isolate even though I could start living a healthy lifestyle again and get some exercise walking. I haven't been able to do this that much since 2007 and a injury that caused...

Both of my parents were deceased since I was 15 and I often wonder what it would have been like to grow up with my parents and how my life might have turned out if I did? Would have my Dad realized the path he had chosen and not murdered both of his wives and destroyed his life and affected his...

I can relate also regarding having trust issues. I tend to open up too quickly to people before I really get to know them. Sometimes it's a positive experience and others I've found once again that I've opened up too quickly and basically set myself up for hurt again.

I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this situation. I tried the coping suggestion and it helped get rid of some tension that I've been keeping bottled up.

Someone with long real or fake fingernails scratching them down a chalkboard is one of mine. I also wish you luck recovering from your situation.

I'm still learning what are all my triggers and how to cope with them when I experience them. I'm sorry to hear that you're also experiencing triggers too.