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    Being Diagnosed With Ptsd Has Been More Painful Than Having It For Me

    I changed after being diagnosed in myvhome country with ptsd-"a mental llness". Before, I did have symptoms but I was thriving at an ivy league school and getting slapped with a label- that is how I feel-slapped- I was continually dismissed and I feel disrespected by the so called mental health...
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    Is There An Actor Or Actress That Infuriates You Because They Remind You Of Someone Abusive?

    For me it's Margo Martindale. She was in million dollar baby playing the horrid mother of the protagonist, Hilary Swank. I thought what a fantastic actress she is such a b!+$$! What a horrid woman. But now she is in a comedy called the millers and she is EXACTLY the same irritating annoying...
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    Fathers Day Is Such A Horrible Day For Me Since He Is My Primary Abuser

    Today is such a hard day for me since my terrorist is celebrating his undeserved day. Please respond with support but not defending "good fathers" obviously this doesn't help Me. My biological male parent is a narcissitic criminal who should bein prison on this day. I am angry and if I saw him...
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    Anniversary-father's Day- Pain Deep Healing And Anger At Domestic Violence

    Abusers do not change. I had an incredibly painful day today because of upcoming father's day. I feel angry for the years I lost with my mother due to the need to recover from his abuse. And he is still the entitled psychopath malignant narcissistand mysoginist he always was and probable...
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    When I Get Enough Sleep I Have Almost No Symptoms But Today...

    I did not get my usual amount of quality sleep and I really felt it. I had bad synptoms until I went swimming. Then I felt better all day and I slept. Now I have fleeting symptoms. I normally try to eat something with b vitamins so I think I'll do that now.
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    How Long Does It Take You Currently To Recover From An Altercation With A Threatening Person?

    I have a distant neighbor who does not live within two blocks of me but who is very threatened by me andso has become threatening towards me due to her jealousy. Today she physically assaulted me by throwng stones and I called the police and made a report and my landlord and other neighbors gave...
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    Deep Healing

    I am so grateful that I have myself back and I can see the big picture. I have had many deeo soul wrenching cries and I have felt such healing after. Also I have the loving support of my family that I am so grateful for. It has been such a long journey but I feel healthy emotionally and...
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    Panic Attack While Sleeping Is This Normal?

    I woke up after eñtering a sleep state last night thinking that I wasn't breathing and my heart was beating rapidly. I have not had this in so long I can't remember the last time. Have you experienced this with your ptsd?
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    What Is The Funniest Thing You Did To Entertain Yourself When You Couldn't Sleep At Night

    I have had many sleepless nights dealing with ptsd and I was just remembering the funniest thing I ever did. I decided to make random phonecalls and pretend I was a chinese restaurant and they ordered a delivery. I got a lot of hang ups but it was hilarious to me if not to the person on the...
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    Are You A Night Owl Is Anyone Here More Nocturnal?

    I have always been nocturnal even as a toddler I love the afternoon and evening I am energized at these times. Studies have been done showing the historical importance of nocturnals- saying we were the sentinels watching at night while the others slept. I can imagine them enjoying the stars...
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    Does Your Ptsd Improve Or Do You Feel Better At A Certain Time Of Day?

    I feel much better in the afternoon from 3pm through the night. Do you have a tie of day inwhich you feel better?
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    Sufferer Hi, New Here - Looking For People Who Understand

    Hello, I joined two days ago. I suffer post traumatic stress and I am looking to make friends with fellow sufferers so we may support each other on our journey through this really difficult and greatly misunderstood experience. I am grateful that you are all survivors and are still here...
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    Does Music Play A Critical Role In Healing Your Ptsd?

    I can say that throughout my experience with ptsd the single most iportant element in keeping me attached to my healthy self that existed prior to ptsd is music. The relief I got in the. Early days and most painful is immeasurable. Does anyone out there feel the same?
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    Have You Ever Been Prescribed A Medication That Had A Dangerous Side Effect For You?

    I did twice. First I was prescribed buspar for anxiety and I have always had an aversion to violence due to the traumatic experience I had, but after taking buspar I felt the blood literally coursing through my veins and I even first fought with someone it was bizarre. My second experience is...
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    What Movies Help You If You Are Feeling The Past Being Present Again?

    I find that if I am feeling overwhelmed I can ground myself in the present through watching some of my most comforting films. The films are not necessarily of the romantic comedy variety always. The themeS VARY FROM WATCHING FILMS WHERE OTHERS SUFFER a similar situation to pleasant films that...
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