Recent content by lrs

I am very impressed with the responses I am seeing. I previously stated, that previous existence is now a distant memory. Sometimes I have to reflect to articulate better. The pain of that existence is a distant memory. But I do reflect on what I was like before, what happened, and what I am...

In March of 2004, I had been sober 2 years, 1 month. I started the left hand stringed instrument playing Dec 31, 2003. Up to that day, I was deteriorating, even in sobriety. You made a relevant, compelling point, which I have often wondered myself. There were obviously multiple issues...

Next month will be the 10 year anniversary, of the day I informed my wife I no longer have PTSD. I have been doing well. The decades spent, of a sad and dysfunctional existence are now a distant memory. If I had not done what I did, I am certain I would no longer be here. I don't have much to...

I've been where you are at. My answer to your question, "do I dare hope", is: YUP. I know what it is like to feel all hope is lost. I had PTSD, perhaps most of all my life, due to an abusive father. I was not formally diagnosed with PTSD until the late 1990's, but I had symptoms of PTSD as...

It has been a while since I written on this forum. Your story moved me. I am so sorry to hear of what you have experienced. I come up short of words in attempting to describe the evil some humans possess. Torture is the worst thing that can happen to a person. Given a choice, I would choose...

I'm not having nightmares, flash backs, or jumping out of my skin with sudden noises. But last week I was having difficulty focusing and managing day to day stuff. I have been preparing for a showdown this weekend, just making sure I've got my ducks in a row. Thanks for asking.

This is still an ongoing thing. Everything I have described is as accurate and honest as I know how to be. I am known for honesty and integrity in my personal and career life. In this overall discussion, I feel It would be dishonest if I did not include difficulties and setbacks. This past year...

The first time I was diagnosed with PTSD, was in April or May of 1999, I believe. I went to a rapid detox clinic, and they did the testing there, the day prior to the procedure. Then in January, 2000, the State Board mandated I go for evaluation, so they could determine what course of action was...

I am so pleased to hear of your efforts, and of the improvements you are experiencing. Did you actually obtain a left hand guitar? Are you still practicing playing a guitar left handed? Would like to hear more. Please forgive me if this comes across as too direct. Speaking from my own...

When I had PTSD, and I was mandated to go to a treatment center, I did try to talk about specific events that happened. I was unable to do so, without falling apart at the seams. After being discharged, I was also mandated to seek professional counseling, undergo random urine tests, and see a...

The question you asked is the most common question people have. Since the time when I realized what had taken place, I have made an effort to see which activities I already knew could be practiced left handed. Most centered around outdoor sports such as fishing, hunting, and shooting. I was able...

My story is true. For a time, I asked myself repeatedly if I am absolutely certain the symptoms of PTSD have gone away. There is no doubt that they have. I state that based not just on the fact that I feel like a different person. That is too subjective. As we all know there are distinct...

I had this type of experience once. It was around January, 2002. My supervisor had been riding my case about an issue I had no control over. She called me into her office, to bitch and moan some more. I truly believed my job was on the line. My state of mind was about as bad as it ever got. She...

Enmat - I'm inclined to agree with you. When I had PTSD

I appreciate the interest. It has been 6 years, and 3 months, since that day I told my wife I no longer had PTSD. She did not believe it at the time, but I knew over time it would prove to be true. I have not had ptsd symptoms since that time, and I am a completely different person, than what...