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It took me a while to find a therapist that helped me. I do not like watching the news now either it really triggers even if it is not even similar to what I went through. It just reminds me of how unsafe the world is.

I do not live in Canada but have been on short term disability and they require paperwork to be updated and the need still exists. Your doctor and therapist are helping. Focus on some grounding techniques in the mean time.

You obviously have reason to celebrate your sisters engagement and it reminded you of how wonderful your relationship was. Then a change in a relationship. I would be all over the place emotionally. Celebrate your sisters happiness and recognize and work for the relationship you desire. Hang...

Klonopin and xanax do create other problems but short time use should not be a problem until you learn skills to deal with the thoughts. My thoughts race sometimes too and a nonnarcotic medication that has helped me is Lamictal. If you are still working I would hesitate on taking any of the...

Freedom does come but it comes slow. It is hard enough going through the trauma and then to relive it by the constant reminders makes it tougher. What got me through was writing in my journal for 30 minutes a day. If I was triggered I would ask what triggered the flashback etc. In time your...

You have a lot of skills from your recovery from drugs that will help you with your current battle. One of them is strength and another is the honesty it takes to get sober and clean from the drugs. These are two positive traits you have that will help you in finding recovery from the trauma...

It does get better. Take life one day at a time. I lived with my parents a lot due to my finances and found a way to cope especially when they kept triggering me. I am much freer now. What really worked for me is having a few friends I could call and ask to stay the night if it got too...

I understand the terror of being robbed. I was robbed myself and knew I was helpless to do anything more. A customer had a non life threatening injury. I hope you have a good trauma therapist to help you through. If money is tight as a victim your state might have compensation and help for...

WOW. I would be terrified if someone would bring guys into my home. I would ask my roommate for money for a hotel for you. Maybe then she will understand the cost of her decision. As far as the remark from your christian friend. It sounds as if she hasn't experienced grace herself to be...

Since starting to work with a therapist that specializes in trauma I have improved tremendously. It is such a huge difference that I wish I had found this therapist 2 years ago. I understand the trust issue. It can be real scarey seeing someone new. Yet it can translate into further...

The way I deal with it is by choosing 30 minutes a day and journal out my emotions then spend five minutes of writing everything I am grateful for. Example I survived the rape so I can. Have a life. If intrusive moments come in during the day I jot down thought and journal that out in the 30...

You are not a bad grandma. I do not know very many grandmas who watch their grand kid for 6 days. You are a blessing that she has loving grandparents to care for her instead of sending the kid to daycare

It is not your fault they are not taking it to court. I admire your courage to tell the police and to seek help afterwards. You have a lot of strength and will find a way to heal and keep yourself safe.

How about continuing to get to no her and show her you love her for her mind, thoughts interests etc. it sounds like you really care for her and want to know her more intimately. There are a lot of ways to know someone without sex. The time waiting will be more precious to both of you if and...

Thanks for the courage to share and be honest with yourself and posting. Thank you for your service to keep us free. Congratulations on your degree and your progress.