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Well said Bill. How to keep the 'Emotional Tsunamis' at bay. Something I strive for. Dramatic people are like barnacles. They attach and it's an act of congress not to be pulled into (subjected to) their self-inflicted nonsense. My mindset is they won't find an audience in me. Metaphorically...

Please remind yourself that you haven't done anything that warrants forgiveness. It's perpetrators that fall short where absolution is concerned...

Hi Navigator. I have Complex PTSD. I'm somewhat confused by your description that your ex gf has PTSD? I can understand the GAD but PTSD? Was she ever sexually assaulted, beaten, stalked at home or work, vandalism or targeted by Jason through her friends? I've endured indelible trauma-the...

What I wouldn't give for effective stress reduction...

Welcome. I spent a little over a year up in Alaska not knowing anyone. That venture certainly had its share of challenges but the scenery and fishing was great :)

Are y'all from Washington state? Pardon the Paula Deen (online) accent *lol* Sarcasm works wonders :) The above pic is my idea of essential reprieve. Would love to meet others (with ptsd) to enjoy such settings

I have complex ptsd and this website has been a godsend. I can relate to the many challenges so many in here endure. I've recommended it to others, even emphasizing to my clinician to take a peek (and read) here. I'm from Washington state and would like to correspond with others from here (but...

Welcome to the forum. This place has been a godsend indeed. I am hoping to connect with people who not only understand the daily challenges of living with ptsd but also to share common interests outings like fishing, camping, scenery. Those that prefer scenery to the crowd scene. Getting back to...

Good morning. I was so moved by your post just as I am by many of the posts in here. I am a woman who has had complex ptsd for 40 of my 51 years. I can completely understand the frustration of someone who is detached. I'm on my way out the door right now yet perhaps I could share some pointers...

Hi CC. Thank you for the encouraging response. Nice sunset pic! Being across the pond, that is a tad too far unless you can somehow fire up the corporate jet and come over *lol and kidding* It's always nice to make a new friend though. Please stay in touch :)

Hi Shannon and thank you for the response. I understand when you say you "used to" enjoy several activities in past tense. That's why I'm gradually putting together an activities group for those of us with ptsd to partake at their comfort level in a non-judgmental environment. Getting back to...

Hi Froggie. Thank you for the great response and nice to meet you. The tent pic inspires a new day :) If you're ever in the beautiful Pacific Northwest or near BC, please let me know. Do you speak Quebecois? *lol* Do you enjoy the Montreal music fest? <Quote removed by Amethist>

Hi Tlight. Are you still interested in meeting others who like outdoor things like hiking, nature, animals and is safe? The only thing I fall short on is I have a progressive back condition. I can do some hiking but only in moderation. I do like scenic settings for camping, fishing...

Thank you for letting me know Amethist :)

It would be great to meet like-minded individuals to enjoy camping, fishing, scenery and just getting back to basics in a beneficial way. Most people that I've met who have ptsd tend to seek out the wrong kind of isolation or feel isolated even around others. I know the feeling all too well. I...

Thank you for your response and input G.R. Does Game Reign have a first name? *lol* When you mentioned "paranoia issues" I got to thinking...when a person's been through a lot in this life and ends up guarded, within reason, there's likely such a thing as 'healthy paranoia' that keeps us...

Thank you Game Reign. Should anyone in this area possibly know of something, I'd appreciate it :)

Hi Game Reign. Would you know of a cohesive environment that a gal with ptsd (myself) could rent an affordable room for me and my beloved kitty? After 4 years in this small apartment complex and a neighbor from h*ll, that's not a conducive environment for someone with ptsd to be in. Management...

Good morning Butterfly woman and welcome. I'm a recent member interested in meeting others from Washington state with ptsd. My thinking is to start a cohesive reprieve group (mostly for women but not limited to) for those who enjoy camping, fishing, humor and being away from a dramatic dynamic...

I got a chuckle out of Amethist's post when she said "Or even when they go on and on about a subject, trying to be all educated and talking down to you, though you do know how little they do know as soon as they start talking." It was then I realized "numpty" was a polite term for pedantic...

Thank you for the advice. Please feel free to be part of this budding group as it progresses and to let others with ptsd know :)

Thank you Krazy Kat. I'll check out their site and resources. I'm new here and appreciate the advice. Am also hoping to start up a reprieve group for those interested :)

Every post I've read so far strikes a chord. It's a relief not to feel so internally isolated as is the case with ptsd in general. It's very hard for people that don't have ptsd to understand the distance factor. No one sets out to be detached, it's just part and parcel of ptsd. The confusion...

Hello. I'm new here and interested in meeting others from Washington state who understand the challenges of living with ptsd. I am also hoping to put together a common interest outdoor (reprieve) group for those who enjoy camping, fishing, getting back to basics and forming new friendships. My...

51 year young gf with complex ptsd seeks common ground with others who 'get it' and are on a path of gradual healing. Getting back to basics and forming cohesive friendships that are non-toxic or suffocating is essential to those of us who know what it is to have PTSD. It would be great to meet...