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    Purposefully Triggering Myself

    Constantly, I feel the need to remind myself of the trauma by reading books or watching tv shows that I know will trigger me. I know that it hurts to watch, but I can't stop. It seems like I'm obligated to, like I have to. I don't know why I feel this way, I don't know why I continually make...
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    Sudden Changes - Left Without A Therapist - Help!

    Okay, so I know I haven't posted on here in a while, but there's been a lot going on. Okay, so about a month ago I had to go to the ER from the group home I live in because I needed stitches. When I got to the ER, they doctor said I should go back inpatient instead of returning to resi, so...
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    Changing My Nightmares - Is This Totally Insane?

    Okay, so you know how when you were a kid, people would tell you not to watch that movie or read that book because it will 'give you nightmares'? I've started watching as many horrible stuff and reading the most disturbing books as I can, because I want those nightmares. Instead of the...
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    Prazosin Or Not?

    So, my doctor is thinking about starting me on prazosin for nightmares, and he said that it might help with flashbacks and disassociation, but maybe not. I've never been on any medication for any PTSD symptoms before, but I'd rather be on one that helps with the flashbacks more than the...
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