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I've noticed as well that many people are getting diagnosed these days by docs that don't REALLY have PTSD but rather have issues with depression, not both. I do feel that it is the new "pop-culture" disorder.

Colorful By The Verve Pipe Written by Brian Vander Ark The show is over close the story book There will be no encore And all the random hands that I have shook Well they're reaching for the door I watch their backs as they leave single file But you stood stubborn, cheering all the while I...

I know this is an older post but I figured that maybe it's not too late. Being in a similar situation right now myself with my boyfriend I wish I had some advice, but I don't. Just know that you can come here whenever you need to. Big hugs headed your way! :Hug_emoticon:

Yeah, I'm planning on reading it later when I'm not at work. Crying at work is never good. :)

I apologize in advance for this being a long one and for it being about personal romantic drama but since it does involve my carer I don’t know where else to go with this. My carer, aka my boyfriend, I think is I think leaving me. Giving up on me. Leaving me out to dry. I’m scared…I’m scared...

My ex was in the Army so I've lived life around a lot of combat vets who have PTSD. It's hard for me to look at it as it brings back a lot of nightmares revolving around my ex and what he went through during his 3 deployments. Sometimes when I think I have it bad or what I've gone through can be...

A big black void. Just black. Nothing. Empty. Maybe with a small pinhole of light in the middle on the days where it seems as if there is a light at the end of the tunnel...but most often not. That's how my picture looks.

My boyfriend is the unfortunate target for 99% of my issues with PTSD and depression. We had a joint meeting with my therapist last week and the entire week was argument free…up until last night. I came unglued on him again for no valid reason. Sure, I had reasons but now that I sit back and...

Mine's pretty easy. I'm an avid hard-core scuba diver and a female. Put the two together and you've got ScubaChick and obviously my avatar is a diver. :)

Oh yeah. I'm there. I apologize for everything even when I know that I'm justified in what happened. I'm afraid of rejection or someone being upset at me for something. One of my biggest apology quirks is getting off of the phone with my boyfriend late at night when I don't stay with him due to...

I wish I had some advice, but I'm in the same boat. I *just* flipped my lid on my boss (who just happens to be my dad) over something totally stupid. It happens all of the time. The rage I feel when flipping out, sometimes over nothing (sometimes justified...but not to an extreme extent), is...

Hmmm. I want to say yes, especially if the case is still un-solved. I'm sure there's some law that could keep you annonymous though...?

I couldn't agree more. :smile: I came here to this site thinking "okay, NO ONE will know WHO I am, where I'm from, what I do or what I look like" but I figure, what am I hiding? Sure, I'm in the middle of a lawsuit with the chiropractor that caused my stroke, but what can they do to me if what...

Welcome GoatGirl! I must say, I've only been here for a few days but it's been more help than some of my therapy sessions have. It's like having a therapist to turn to 24/7. I hope you find what you're looking for and need here! :)

I'm stuck here on how I feel about work. I sell insurance and work is sometimes the worst part of my worst days...like today is turning out. I had an appointment with my therapist today just as I do every Tuesday and I'm just a wreck right now and my co-worker is being a you-know-what to me...

*deep breath* Okay, I'll chip in. The first one on the left is of me enjoying an icy margarita on my boat and the second on the right is of me scuba diving in Bonaire a week before I had my stroke. It's not a great picture as I had pulled my regulator out of my mouth to cheese it up for the...

I have two furbabies named Sadie and Sophie. They're both Papillons and are litter sisters. They are ALWAYS the light in my darkest days. No matter who or what has upset me, they can always make me smile. While I hate to admit it, sometimes (okay, most of the time!) I like my dogs better than...

Do you feel like your PTSD and the events that led up to it "control" and/or consume your thoughts or life? I sometimes feel this way. It only controls me periodically thoughout the day and I just can't imagine how I'd deal if it were ALL of the time even though I'm sure that many do...

I wasn't sure quite how to put this out there as I am totally embarrassed about this but here it goes. I have a fantastic boyfriend who loves me dearly even though I know that my PTSD has put him though hell over the past few months since my stroke. I've never been that "sexual" of a person...

I find that anymore I am sensitive but not sensitive towards others as much as I used to be. Anything, a look, a comment or just a freaking song can turn me into a pile of tears or anger...but I am totally not sensitive to others as much as I'd like to and used to be. I hate it. I just hate it.

Oh my goodness. I relate...100%. My poor boyfriend is also the target of 90% of my anger and frustrations. He is the greatest supporter of me and has been so understanding and gentle since my stroke but I keep yelling at him, picking at him and talking to him like he's a moron. We bicker and...

Greetings! I am not sure where to start here but I was diagnosed with PTSD two weeks ago after suffering a stroke earlier this year caused by a chiropractic adjustment to my neck that tore my artery and caused me to stroke out. I thought I came out on top with little to no issues other than...