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My bf and I had decided to move in together again and so I just secured a 2 bedroom apt in the bld I'm renting in now. But today my bf told me he's not sure if moving in together right now is such a good idea because he said he feels uncomfortable around me. Uncomfortable because I'm unable to...

My T has suggested that I may be experiencing Adrenal fatigue. I'm currently reading a book on the subject and I think that dealing with PTSD for a long period of time could cause AF for sure. But then again depression can leave you feeling exhausted also. Maybe they are all related in some way...

Wow I'm sorry you had such a bad reaction. I had all the shitty symptoms I listed above but they are slowly getting more manageable. However I also took a leave from work so my days are not as demanding as before so that is helping. But I have noticed a definite improvement in how my body reacts...

When I can't sleep I sometimes take Melatonin, gravol, anti-histamine, muscle relaxers, nyquil.... And I understand where you are coming from with regards to having your issues with your daughter. I have PTSD and lately have been having trouble allowing her to hug/cuddle me. I have found myself...

I don't really trust any employer and would get a second opinion by a dr not working for them. It has been my experience that employers are only interested in what you can do for them and are not supportive if you happen to need something that could cost them anything. The only way to get a...

Hi AbbeyCo, I'm rather new here too and wanted you to know that there are many supportive ppl here and much information to aid you. I think you've been very brave to have reflected on your past and present troubles with intimacy. I agree with Leah, that you should be very careful when...

I wish it were that simple. I find it sad that there are so many ignorant ppl out there.

Great advice-now lets see if I can take it and apply it. Thanks you for your support. I'm so grateful to have found such wise/kind people here.

Thank you both. Now I just have to figure out what to do with my time that will be helpful instead of isolating myself and thinking too much about everything. Funny how I forget how to live a healthy life style all of a sudden. Do you guys have a kind of daily routine so to keep positive? I...

Feelings are so overwhelming. I wish i had a dimmer button for them. Glad your feeling better.

Jesus all this stuff is so complicated. I just want to feel normal again. I just want to feel like ME. I've spent all these years trying to just live and not think about my past for fear of losing myself again and it happened anyway. I don't know how to breath in my own skin anymore. I'm...

Maddog-thank you for your understanding. I'm sorry that you too have had to deal with such shit at work. The thing is is that I too came to the conclusion that its just as well as I need to be pushed a little into taking time off to work on myself. I really need to start filtering who and what...

Thank you all. I am wary about taking the meds but if i have a panic attack i will take it. The "white coat" theory is interesting and I know going to the doc is a trigger for me. I think I need to learn new ways to de-stress and a lot of ppl on here have suggested meditation and/or yoga. I'm...

My doctor gave me a rxn for Lorazepam and said to put it under my tongue if I feel like I'm going to have a panic attack. I've never taking it before. Anyone have experience with it? I recently had an apt with my GP and she has advised my to take a medical leave from work. She took my blood...

I've been using my sick time over the past yr to try and help get through my pain with ptsd. As you all know there are some days when you simply cannot function let alone be productive at your job. Recently a coworker had basically attacked me about the amount of sick time I use. She said she...

I'm doing research and reading more about the theory of emotion. I'm going to also try to "check in" with myself and how I feel more often once I get a hold on my depression. Right now I'm simply not feeling anything and am struggling to keep going. Everyday is more exhausting than the next...

I have looked into mediation but have not tried it yet. When I'm not busy being Mom (single parent too) or working full time or running a household I'm COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED. And then mediation is the last thing on my mind. but it's on my list of things to try.

Thanks to you both. Bell I will try the things you do-reminding yourself the value of close relationships. And Pietro-self-compassion is a tough one. I feel like it's kind of feeling sorry for yourself and then I remind myself that there are many more ppl out there that have had worse...

MY Therapist says I may have been pushing my feelings away since I've been a small girl due to emotional and physical abuse I experienced at that time. All through out my life I've had a hard time connecting with people and have struggled with my inability to 'feel'. I've been in abusive...

I'm sorry you've been through such trauma over such long periods of your life. But I'm glad you are here and still fighting. Too many ppl give up and I think your amazing to have been through so much and keep working at it. (((HUGS)))

Thank you for being so open. I know it's not easy. I hope you can your way through the frustration and go back into therapy. Maybe you'll trust the T and maybe you won't but it's a step in the right direction?! I wish I could tell you something that would help-I wish I had similar answers for...

I know it's incredibly hard to admit to yourself, let alone another person that your dealing with such issues but it's the only way to start the path that will allow you to feel normal again. Or so i believe. When I was raped I didn't tell anyone but I was forced to go to the doctor as I thought...

I also didn't realize flashbacks could be of the emotional sense and not visual. I haven't had visual flashbacks in years but now I realize I get flashbacks so often. This explains a lot. And I've never read or been told that. Thanks for posting and tho I'm sorry your here I'm glad I'm not...

So much of what you said describes me and my internal conflict. My trauma was 12 years ago. Before the trauma I was such a different person. I can't even describe it here as it makes me sad. Sad that I'm not like that now. Sad that I feel like I'm so very far from who I should have been. I am...

My therapist said pretty much the same thing. And I don't know. I'm a very logical person but am totally out of touch with how I feel as I avoid any and all feelings. I do still love him, that I know. But I'm afraid that if we do move on together again it will fail again and I will once again be...