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I often wake up feeling 'out of sorts' after having a night of bad dreams, the only time I wake up during a dream is if it is a night terror as apposed to a night mare (they have different clinical definitions and characteristics.). I don't remember the dreams most of the time, but I know they...

I'm a single mom and have PTSD so I don't have the luxury of letting others explain to my children why I act the way I do sometimes. I agree 100% with @Jen93 I have told my children similar things. Or I will tell them "Mommy can't handle this right now, it's not because you are doing anything...

Thanks @Ellabella44, luckily I haven't had a flash back yet (since getting them on Saturday) but I'm confident that they will work.

My mother just suggested I put his body out on the curb if she doesn't come and get it by tonight (I don't know why bother with her)... but on a happier note my boyfriend made an excuse to drive a delivery past my house so he could pop in and give me a hug <3

Thank you so much @Mishap I can and will bury him in my back yard this evening if she doesn't call me back by the time my boyfriend could get here to help me lay him to rest, the kids, him and I were all here for him at the end and I would be honored to have him in my families pet graveyard.

@Wastinglight I take Xanax for my anxiety and it is amazing! It is habit forming so I have a bottle and I only use it for emergencies. The prescription was for 1 pill 3x a day, but I only take one when I can't calm myself down after 5-10 min or when I know I'm going to have to deal with...

Thank you @FridayJones <3

Thanks, I just feel like a f*cking failure. I wish I could have saved him, I would have done anything if there was anything I could have done... I can't even get her to answer her phone!! I know she just got off of a 12 hour shift a couple of hours ago, but I can't help but be pissed off at her...

Sorry to start out peoples day with this post but I just need to write this all out so that I can process it. If you don't want to read a depressing horror story first thing in the morning I understand, please don't read any further. First some back story: In November a friend of a friend got a...

First and foremost a good supporter knows at least a little bit about what PTSD is, is always learning more about it so they can help you, and NEVER accuses you of making it up and ALWAYS believes you no matter how crazy you sound.

That was right after they were done, they really weren't that sore, and they aren't sore now. They feel like a healing razor blade cut to be honest. I've been cleaning them with witch hazel and putting ointment on them when they itch or feel tight.

I can't in good conscience give you advice on how to be "easier to be with" anyone but I can say that a good 'support' for your supporter is communication and have more then one! With a good supporter the more you communicate with them about how you feel and where you are at the better. People...

I would say in the great PTSD mindset of "It's me against the world, everything is trying to kill and destroy me" a good supporter says "I'm always on your team"

I would say that the good supporters do get upset and angry from time to time, but that it is not only few and far between but that they also don't get upset and angry with YOU but with the situation or the PTSD, they work through it with you, and would never hurt you with their anger, blame...

Here they are! Sorry I didn't get this up yesterday like I said I would. I'm vary happy with them <3

The deed is done! I'll try and post pics tomorrow since they are all on my friends phone. I LOVE THEM!!! And I totally get the falling asleep bit, it didn't hurt at all and the hum of the gun was cathartic. It was a lot like the feeling I get from cutting but with a positive outcome, I just may...

Thanks @Santa_Laurie I have about 5 or 6 tattoos planned out in my head but I haven't made the leap yet. I'm terrified of needles, not the pain but the idea of something going into my sick really creeps me out. I'm using my 30th birthday as my motivation to take the first plunge. "I have to get...

So I'm going to go get my first tattoo ever today!! I'm excited and nervous. I have wanted to get a tattoo for years but 5 1/2 years in the Navy and I got out with no tattoos. Now over two years later I'm going to do it for my 30th birthday LOL. I'm getting "The Dark Ages are Past" tattooed on...

The good and bad thing about PTSD is that it's an 'invisible disease" so know one knows you have it unless you tell them. i.e. no sign on your forehead, and those who do know (like your boyfriend and therapist) are usually there to support and help you not stigmatize you. Being in a relationship...

@Rebel Girl I would like to add one more thing about your not living up to your potential. I struggle with this all the time, I turn 30 at the end of the month and I feel like I have done nothing! I spent the majority of my 20's in an abusive relationship and what little I did accomplish was all...

I had a dear friend tell me once "Guilt is good, shame is bad. Guild says I did something wrong and I'm sorry but I can do better, Shame says I am what is wrong and there is nothing I can do because I'm worthless and helpless." what you describe above is not guilt, it is shame. It is full of...

If you think it will work again then you could try and tell him when he gets home that you have changed your mind again and want that ticket... please keep me up to date, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I don't know your situation, but the sooner you leave the better. You need to make sure you are safe. Can you make all the arrangements and plans without giving him a hint that you are leaving and then leave when you have your plan in place?

I know, but once you get out of the fog, and start seeing clearly again, you will see. It will take time (at least 90 days) to clear your head of his voice, but you can do it! I believe in you!!

You're only 21! You have your whole amazing life ahead of you!! Go, live, love, and have everything you want in life! You deserve the world so go get it!!