Recent content by xena21

Thanks for your reply. I never heard of TRE. I will follow up and look into it. I'm glad you have someone in your life now. Thanks again

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate the information and your heartfelt thoughts. Everyone has a story to tell. I need to figure out that life isn't a fairytail painted in the movies or tv. I need to hear everyones stories and know that its hard to find relationships and trust others. In my...

Yes I am in treatment. Its been a rocky road of them trying to figure me out so to speak. But I do like my Dr now. I just have a really difficult time opening up about anything. I guess I don't trust much. SO I'm hoping that will change. Thanks!

Thanks so much for your reply! It means a lot to me. I wasn't sure if I was abnormal. I see things on tv all the time and hear them on the radio as well as on the computer. Its always out there and I constantly feel like I'm a crazy person alone in the world. I appreciate your response!

Thanks for your responses. I understand well about the childhood abuse and rape at that age. I'm sorry you have suffered that way. I am happy that you have found a companion though. It makes me feel comforted in a way to see maybe there are people that understand. I don't know if my body will...

Hi, I haven't been here in a while but I was reading posts and I've seen that many victims of sexual abuse particularly as a child have gone on to find partners, get married and have families. I'm curious about that because I have avoided EVERYTHING to do with sex since I was abused as a child...

I have been trying to work through things with my therapist about my childhood. It has been going on for a couple years now. I actually have 2 therapists, 1 from the VA and one from a private hospital. They think if I talk about everything I will get better. It's been 30 years since I was a kid...

I hear you. I guess it's easy for me to see the one side of the equation because I'm on that side. I feel so comforted in the woods alone or in nature alone. I feel SO confident in just myself with my training in the wilderness and with a knife. I also think what you said, about what could...

I can imagine having kids and a family would definitely change things for someone. I happy that happened for you. I suppose being in that space...no fear for your on safety...is a big minority...because I know the symptoms of PTSD reflect a big deal on hyper alertness. I get that, and I'm not...

Thanks. I will try that route. I appreciate your input. I do sympathize with everyone else on here too!!!

I wasn't trying to be obstinate or disprove anyone's viewpoints. I was actually trying to see who was more in the category like I am...taking risks instead of caring about protecting themselves. Do you know what I mean? I assume the general public would take precautions like food and water...

It sucks when we aren't shown anything and are supposed to find out on are own. I'm glad you are trying. That is a great thing, and very strong of you!! Thanks for sharing that. I appreciate it. I let my fear stop me so many times. I know relationships are a normal lifelong struggle, but I have...

Am I the only one that is not afraid for my life? I'm not making other people's lives inconsequential. I'm just wondering if I'm the only one that has no regard or fear anymore for my safety? I go to the state park and walk alone at night on purpose. I hope to run into someone so I can confront...

Being that it's around Valentine's Day, I always get thinking about ever being closer to other human beings. I'm 42 and have NEVER been in ANY relationship with any sex. I know I'm attracted to men just because that's the feeling I get when I see them (I'm a female), but I have never even been...

I believe there are 2 extremes to what happens after going through a trauma...one is something like you are dealing with where you are afraid, maybe more than you feel is normal, or more than the "average" person sees as "normal" compared to another individual woman. The other extreme is what I...