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You have a good positive attitude. :) That in itself is a great thing.

Mine have been long term. I was with my husband 11 years and boyfriend 5. Both are there for me in a heart beat if I need it. My boyfriend and I took a break and dated other people but have come back around to being together. Never really split up in our hearts but when I was pushed away for a...

I did that too. With my boyfriend we are slowing working back to it. I put him thru hell sometimes and it hurts us both so much that we each just need a break from it and each other. but when it is really bad, he's there. what do you think the next step is?

Can you feel liberated? Strong enough to be on your own, able to begin again? Do you have any of those feelings?

I've been those type of relationships. O split with my husband over it after years of being pushed out. May current boyfriend and I did as well. Both have come back at one time or another wanting to restart once they've had space. I'm with the boyfriend but am now on alert and still don't trust...

Totally understand. But you won't be a help to him if you aren't balanced. So healing yourself so you can help him IS helping him.I would not be alive today if it weren't for kind, loving, tolerant, calm individuals that helped me to stay grounded, listen to me, be patient with me and are...

I've had many of those symptoms. I get tingly hands when I'm hyperventilating. Might be a stupid question but have you been seeing a therapist or on medications? There are options to help you calm the symptoms while you work on the problems.You should also rule out any medical issue like...

that detachment and not blinking sounds like dissociation. are you seeing a therapist?I have those feelings too. you are not alone.

Yep, like they say on a plane--"you have to put oxygen mask on yourself before helping others". My significant other went to the therapist with me a few times, and my closest friends read the book "PSTD SourceBook". It helps to talk about the things you learn about PTSD so that you aren't...

Yeah. It's a symptom of the long work I have to do. Let me clarify though, the shame I feel is related to the trauma. I'm embarrassed about the outburst but not necessarily shamed.I'm trying to be ok with it and not give a crap what others think. In a way telling people I have PTSD might be...

Its funny I often call it "Trauma Turrets". The shame I feel in those instances is severe but it is often fleeting. Usually I'm lost in thought and don't realize I've dissociated. When I yell out I kinda come to which is why its fleeting. My therapists have encouraged me to express it this way...

Healing Reins, I'm sorry you are going through this. You are going to have a lot of doubts, guilt and insecurity just because you are a victim. Its part of what happens. We blame ourselves. It is important for you to share this with someone that can help you. You may be able to do this...

The outward expressions of my flashbacks are contained mostly to saying 'no, no, no'. Sometimes shouting it. They can be brief and I can go about my business (tied to a fleeting thought) but they are frequent and uncontrollable. I live in a small town (less than 7,000) and I grew up here. Most...

I meant these as two exclusive statements, not that embarrassment can cause illness. Geez, I really should proof myself more carefully.

Actually, an embarrassment can be very humiliating. And illness can cause it. Two therapists and the psychiatrist who specialize in PTSD have told me this. I didn't make it up. PTSD comes from high stress situation. That can be caused by any number of things. Three psychiatrist and five...

I have similar issues as you. My therapist explained to me that what is traumatic to a child is not traumatic to an adult. A baby or toddler in a very cold room could be traumatized because they are trapped. But a teen or adult would do something about it--leave, turn the temp up. PTSD can come...

I'm in the same boat. Can't deny it anymore and have to face it.

Lol--My typos are funny. You can tell I'm a hillbilly.

It's called "dialoguing." Part of the problem with trauma, as my T told me is that the left and right brain need to communicate. I think the concept is that when you go thru trauma--especially at an early age--your brain has trouble making the story for the emotions.

There's a good book: PTSD SourceBook" That helped me to understand.I'm not a therapist but what you discribe is how I dissociate. Once I started getting serious treatment, this lessened. It can also be caused or exacerbated by hormonal issues so get that checked out as well. I had a difficult...

I agree will Ill 100%.

From what I understand, PTSD doesn't go away without tratment. It can be latent but it will reveal itself when a threatening situation arises. Continue with the therapy and educating yourself. It'll make more and more sense as you do.

Sounds like the way I am with PTSD. You may not realized you're being triggered by something. Took me along time to realize mine were based in being humiliated and ostracized.

It most certainly is. You will find camaraderie in the forum. I started cuttin two years ago. Not very deep. I tried to hurt myself before then--like tried to break my arm, etc. Its almost like I want an outward expression of the pain I feel inward. Also, express my anger.

For me, if someone is pushing into my life--even if its well meaning--I get defensive. A hug or someone asking me to talk can do this. Its a tricky battle. I certainly can't say this is the case for him. Its hard for anyone with PTSD to have relationships. For me: I don't want them to see me...