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It happens around certain people. I suppose this is called triggering. Triggering is a new word to me. I hear a sound sometimes and jump. I perceive people thinking I'm weird or a wimp. I know I'm not a wimp, but actually strong to be dealing with this. Even if I can't decrease the jumpy...

I see some books posted in the forum that look good. Can anyone recommend a academic type book to help me understand PTSD? I'm not really looking for a flowery/soft/cheesy book if you know what I mean. No offense at all if those books work, I just want something that gets to a deeper...

Hi, I'm actually tried all of these. By "new" I'm referring to new for everyone - new developments in the field.

If so, please share.

Can you please describe the boundary book? I'm not familiar with this. Thank you

This is one of my stressers. She was the super hero child who tried to fix our family through her perfection. I was the invisible child usually. When I spoke up, I would get blamed with the violence between my parents. My sister was a bully to me as a kid. As an adult, she is a bit more...

This is said so well.

How do you think this factors into PTSD? I wish I could find a therapist who also has a high IQ. Why? I don't know. For some reason I think they would better understand me. I feel so alone, and like I'm wasting my life.

What is a receiving line?

He is not dying, but he is quite old. I don't want to say anything. I don't want people to tell me he was a great man because they think it will cheer me up. My sister is in total denial and will say something all how great he was.

As a child, I knew my parents were doing terrible things to each other most days. No one believed me. That f*cks with your head. We'll one person did and I wish I could thank them now. I was even blamed for their problems as a child. This f*cks you up as well. I wish I could heal. I feel...

I dread my parents funerals, especially my father's. I don't think I can handle being around everyone saying they are so nice. Most people who know my father think he is nice because he usually treats friends, neighbours, and strangers extremely well.

So does a lot of insurance through employers completely cover the cost, or does it depend? Sorry I'm a bit ignorant about this.

How do you figure out if your workplace insurance covers therapy, and how much? Thank you

I spent the holidays alone a few years ago, but I was in school and found a friend. We watched Netflix all day. I say make it a day for you. Do whatever you want. I hope this helps. I did feel sad when I was not with my family on Xmas, not because I missed them, but because I am afraid of...