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Thanks to all of you that were kind and brave enough to reply to such a question. I very much value your opinions and am hoping to learn more ways to cope with the flashbacks. Leah123-Thank you especially for telling me ways in which you are able to deal with the memories. I think your methods...

I have PTSD stemming from a rape that happened 12 yrs ago. After I went through treatment for depression, etc I was able to enjoy sex for years. I did not think about the rape during times of intimacy. I was very open minded with exploring the sexual world with my partner. Recently I am at a...

Your post made me smile. I remember when I use to do 10k hikes with my bf through the wild woods of BC, Canada. Very challenging and rewarding. Got to have that energy back again. Keep it up!:)

I for one won't label you. Nice post.

Thank you both very much. I feel anything but strong right now. I feel like giving up. I'm just so tired all the time. But I do appreciate both your kind words and I am comforted knowing there are people like you in this world.

This is the "homework" portion of my last post. point form of all your traumas: -Child physical abuse-Mother -Child emotional abuse-Mother,Step-father -Child sexual abuse-Babysitter, Step father friends -Rape-college -Physical/emotional abuse-adult --I guess I am suppose to write about the...

Solara-I totally agree with all you said in your post. I just left my T because I felt like all I did was tell her about my trauma and it only made my anxiety worse. She didn't tell me how to deal with it and I am super frustrated that that's all the T sessions seem to do. But-I recently found...

Not sure if this is a good idea or just another form of self harm but I'll write in hopes of making myself realize I have been through these traumas and am still here-even if it's a messed up version of myself. He smells of alcohol but he laughs and sings happily....One for Tanya, one for...

I get this very much. It's a cycle of thoughts that I constantly struggle with also. I think, for me it's a mix of depression/PTSD and self hatred that causes this sort of thinking. :( Are you taking any steps to try to gain a healthier out look and lifestyle? I know it can be so hard to...

Sad. Empty. TIRED-no, EXHAUSTED. Pressured. Hopeless. Self-hatred. NUMB.---what a difference from how I was feeling yesterday. :(

Your life sounds very similar to mine. Looking forward to reading your future posts.

Anxiety is the worst feeling in the world. :( I think relying on meds only to avoid the anxiety/panic attacks is not a good long term resolution but for right now it would def help you. Keep doing the other self care practices that use to help and get your doc to understand that you also need...

I decided to stop going to my T as our sessions seem to make my anxiety worse. I haven't seen any benefits from our 'work' besides her making me realize I'm way more messed up than I had thought. I just want someone to show me how to cope with the PTSD/flashbacks and anxiety/panic attacks they...

I think you need to set clear boundaries with him and make sure he understands that he needs help. If it were me I would tell him that if he agrees to take steps to live a healthier life style and to get help with his obvious problems then your willing to stay with him but if not then you need...

Have just been reading this thread and am too wondering how you are doing Abstract? My sister just had a lump checked out and it turned out to be cysts. Fingers crossed for you.

Sounds like you've been having a tough time with your emotions lately. It's not easy admitting that your depressed and having to 'put on a fake happy face' for others can be exhausting. May I ask why exactly you can'y move back in with your Mom?Maybe you could move in with one of your brothers...

Hi dylasd, I know that accepting a diagnosis of PTSD is difficult and the years of torment that you describe must have been beyond confusing/painful for you. At least now you have been diagnosed and can now start to understand why you had such reactions. I'm glad to hear your trauma therapy is...

Hi Sara, I'm a new member and a long time" frenemy" of PTSD. I just wanted to tell you that you will find this site is filled with supportive, caring people. Your son is lucky to have such a strong Mommy!

Interesting topic and even more interesting is the fact there are "votes" for both points of view. I don't view anything to do with my trauma or my work on dealing with ANY aspects surrounding it to be in a black and white sense. I really like the ripple water metaphor that 'Franciemarnie' used...

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The guy is a lost cause in my opinion. His actions are very strange to say the least but you already know/knew that. I'm super impressed with how far you were able to challenge...

Thanks girls. You all have made very important points and I have a lot to think about and discuss with my bf before making any decisions. I'm so thankful to have your continued support.

I struggle with this sort of question also. I wonder if my PTSD is distorting the way I perceive situations. It's incredibly frustrating so I feel for you. I feel tho that he is moving to fast with regards to the txts that he sent you. And if you think he is coming on too strong there could be...

Thank you all for taking the time to both read and reply to my post. Quite a mix of replies. Just shows how confusing this really is. I thank you for saying that nobody has the right to put a time line on the healing process but I'm worried that I won't ever be me again no matter how much time...

Thank you for understanding.

We had lived together before. We have been in a relationship for over 3 yrs and have been through all the bases before but I moved out when I started to become depressed again and he was not being supportive-which was about 3 months ago.