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I've had PTSD for a couple of years. The last six months have been amazing. No symptoms. Except for a little anxiety and depression. But overall have been good. My trauma is gun based mainly. Well, the other night a neighbor threatened to come kill me if I didn't stop talking on my balcony (he...

Thanks you guys! My last day of therapy (for now) was yesterday and I worked things out with my therapist and I'm doing great.

CBT has worked wonders for me. It's hard to practice it sometimes though!

I have never felt this way before until recently. But I have grown relatively terrified of being close to people. Fear of abandonment. In romantic relationships, and friendships even. Especially when it comes to opening up to people. Revealing my past. Revealing insecurities. None of my...

Thanks everyone! I am no longer symptomatic except for my nightmares and unrelated anxiety. I'd really like to get them under control. Thanks again. You guys are great.

A dream journal! What a great idea!

I have seen a therapist for almost a year after being struck by a car and we later found more trauma that has happened earlier in my life. I just finished CBT and EDMR. She recommended I take a few months on my own without therapy. My PTSD is very mild. My symptoms were never too bad but they...

I think CBT would be helpful in situations like this. I can relate to this feeling, as I have felt this way before. Cognition restructuring is what has helped me most. CBT has helped me a lot. And the biggest component is to practice it. A lot. Make a habit out of it. What I read is that you...

I have felt like this for a while. Not sure if it's anxiety coming back into my life. Although I thought it was in control. Like what's wrong with me? It has caused me a lot of stress. It's caused me the overwhelming feeling to isolate. At least I think that's the cause. Reaching out for help...

I'm sorry to hear that you've had such a hard time. I am happy to hear that you are still with us! I went through a dozen therapists before I found one who was a good fit. And that also cared. Personally, I would practice radical acceptance. And move on. Definitely doesn't sound like it was a...

I agree with Sheila. Also, in my experience, it's best to tell a therapist EVERYTHING. That way the have the whole picture. They know exactly what's going on. How can they help if they don't know exactly what's going on?

That's a good way to think of it! I won't be seeing my therapist for a while so I unfortunately cannot talk to a professional about it for a while. I'm a very positive, kind, and happy person. Nothing irritates me really. But these things do. Not to the point where I get angry though. But it's...

I'm glad someone understands! Kind of lol. It has bothered me for quite some time. The lights at least. The best way to explain it is that I instantly associate orange colored street lights with negativity. Darkness. And those thoughts have turned into feelings and physical symptoms. It's hard...

I'm terribly sorry to hear this. Sounds like you have had a very rough time. Are you currently in therapy?

I have realized that certain objects, things, or places make me feel uneasy. Even certain "types" of people. They cause me to feel anxious. Feel irritable. Nauseous kind of. But most importantly they make me feel depressed somehow. These things include streetlights (but only ones with light of...