Recent content by Traci

I so identify with this and it is unbearable sometimes. But, this does not happen every day. A lot of it has to do with me and I notice when I am in a good place, people seem to be friendly, it's just getting to that place more often. I do notice the tiniest signs of rejection too and it is...

I do the same thing and to be quite honest, I don't enjoy social activities unless they involve taking my daughter places to have fun (park, movies, etc.). It takes a lot of energy to interact, always worrying that I said the "wrong" thing, come across as inadequate, etc.. I hate this and am...

LOL, Lucycat. Thank you all. Learning that the condition was PTSD was in itself a big relief and gave me something to identify with and work with, but it is a very lonely condition. Thank you for all of the kind words.

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

Thank you. Therapy is helping, but I find the fellowship online more helpful with validation than anything. My PTSD has been a result of childhood trauma/abuse and abuse in relationships in adulthood. I didn't realize why I seemed to draw in abusive people or why I was such an easy target and I...

Thank you sun seeker.

Hi All, I found a thread from a google search and am really glad I found this community. I'm in therapy for PTSD right now. I look forward to learning about you and sharing my story. Nobody that hasn't experienced this understands it.