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I'm sorry to hear about the family reaction Manic. I think you did great telling her and should be proud of yourself. Her reaction is her failure, let her own it and don't guilt yourself. bec

I love it when old threads like this pop up and they are still helping others. I think all us moms need to read this type of thread once in awhile, including myself, for the perk up for the day. What I wrote is just as true today as it was a few years ago. Thanks for the encouragment and glad...

CJ, you are no freind to these people. What each of us does and how we manage our PTSD is our business, not anyone elses. Often part of therapy is enjoying life. Learning to get involved in the things we used to love as having hobbies is a huge part of therapy. It can also be an avoidance trick...

Hi. Your taking almost double the recommended safe dose of Ibruprofen in a single day, which can cause severe stomach pains, fevers and a whole host of nasty things I won't mention. I'd really recommend stop taking the ibruprofen, and probably go and see a doctor about that pain and fever...

Most of us with PTSD have severe trust issues and need to relearn how to build trust with another person. This is actually part of the therapy! To have a therapist use a drug to skip that part is irresponsible and I wouldn't consider this therapist very unknowledgeable about PTSD. Skipping vital...

I also have C-PTSD and have been through many diagnosises, although all related to PTSD. I thought that this might help some of you guys digest the late "label." 10 years ago PTSD was not a term in use for general population (I'm not even sure if it was termed as that yet.) 20 years ago my PTSD...

I usually sleep best between 4 am to 12 pm. I used to try to get on the regular 8 hour night sleep pattern and all it did was ensure I didn't get any sleep and had really out of control symptoms. My therapist also suggested I just sleep when I can, so that's what I do. I no longer guilt myself...

Ah I see. Actually I have a theory on that. I think it's a matter of those of us that are single, have to. I'm used to perma-exhuastion and take frequent "mommy" time-outs. I really don't have a choice as there is no one else. I probably feel like I'm wearing thin about 20 times a day. LOL My...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! bec

I know I"m not a male but I just had to respond. First off.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Whew. Okay all better now. I'm way less tolerant than any man I know. ROFL. I"m militant in parenting, but loving. I like the tough love approach. You know the rules and the consequences for both good or not and...

Sorry that happened to you. I really don't have much to add. Just wanted to say that I act out all of my dreams and nightmares. I've been known to get violent, sexual, sad, etc while sleeping. I have chased my son through the entire house before waking up! I also talk most of the night away...

I firmly believe that we should be classed as having a brain injury. Any of us, with PTSD, only need an MRI to show the dramatic changes to our brain. No other mental "illness" can say that. There is tons of evidence that our brains are damgaged and it's openly admitted to by health care around...

Bahahahaha... I haven't seen anyone nuts enough to try that in a decade and a half! How far did ya make it on the bikes? bec

*grumbles at both of you* It's over -30 here, with snow and ice and my bike is 4 hours away and needs work. Your pics make me jealous! But they are fabulous! ;) bec

I wanted to do an update as my last answer is over 3 years old now. Recently I had a meeting at the school with my son and his teacher (he's in a special program where his coping skills for stress are worked into his attendence at school.) Some of my son's observations were really, interesting...

Okay so I have read the whole thread now. Jenkins, what I am reading is very concerning. On one hand you are admitting that this is not healthy and you should let go, then on the other hand you are concerned with his feelings, hanging on and letting him know the door is still open. The key to...

I fully support Wikileaks. What they are doing, needs to be done. No spins on the information, just flat out disclosed information. The truth is something that we have lost world wide. I also feel bad for that soldier, as he's screwed and the American government is all about ignoring any form of...

That video makes me sick to my stomach. Really the states needs to be held accountable, first for the murders of those people, second for covering it up. This is true war crimes and they Amercian government needs to be brought down a notch and learn that they are just as accountable as every...

It sounds like you have an underlying problem that is being aggravated by the stress. Have you seen a dermatologist to see if you have any skin disorders? It really sounds like it. I have a skin disorder and stress can make it worse. I use management of both the stress and the skin disorder to...

Congrats on being healthy enough to realize she needs to work on it too! (yes I am being serious here.) Amethist has some great suggestions, as usual. I would like to throw in that I think it would be benefical if you both went back to therapy. Welcome to the forum.

Having a therapist back you up and say, yes it works and if it's ever legal you WILL get a perscription, is not self medicating. It's using a drug that is unavailable to be perscribed with the full knowledge of your health team. I have been there done that, myself. Jadebear, I'm glad it is...

For those who do not know me, I am both a sufferer and a carer (my son has PTSD) however I am on this site as a sufferer. Now as for this matter, let me give you an example. Jane Doe has just found out she has HIV. She has to take medications, watch what she does, what she uses etc. Her family...

Blaming any drug for cheating is ridiculous. Even coke addicts make choices. It is all about choices, not the drug made me do it. Drugs, of any form, alter the chemicals in your brain (like ptsd) not physically make you do something. The person that starts using coke and steals vcr's, first made...

I have had PTSD since I was little and for me accepting myself for who I am today is much more important. There is no way to know what I might have turned out like for sure, but I could have been many negative things. I could have been shallow, cruel, money-hungry etc. I may have been nice...

Good luck James and be proud of yourself for putting yourself first. bec