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One of my assailants died several years ago. At first, I didn't even register it. In therapy I realized that it made me happy. I was ashamed that I could feel this way. Another tried to relate by reminding me they could never hurt another person again and that was why I was happy. While they had...

Some others I told had compassion and it caused them to be sad. I don't like the pain my burdens can bring others and therefore am reluctant to share this about myself. Now sharing this information is not only burdensome but, it's irrelevant to my goals. I've considered opening up to let more...

I usually snap back in the middle of conversations. It's not something I can control really. I'll just suddenly be back in the middle of a conversation and realize I haven't heard a thing they've been saying to me. At that point I desperately hang on every word trying to pick up what I've lost...

At first it sort of just seemed like talk therapy that was guided with a strange device in my hands. We would phase back and forth between recounting traumatic events and processing them. Apparently, the process is similar to that of the REM sleep state. It was not hypnotic though. I was fully...

I love to cook actually. Reading how much our spouses love us despite our ptsd symptoms is so heartwarming. It reminds me of times when I just couldn't cook (mainly my task). My dear husband would go of his way to get my favorites. Oddly enough if eating is too difficult, sipping on chicken...

It seems whatever we're prepared for is directly related to what we fear. I've taken basic cilivian emergency response, first aid and CPR courses for adults, children, babies and even pets. My husband and I did this together as a "fun" thing to do. There are some hard lessons in those courses...

A warning sign I have is numbness. Sometimes, I can't tell when I'm hungry and if I'm not careful I'll forget to eat. If that goes on too long then I'll develop anorexia and have trouble eating despite really wanting to. Have you ever been hungry and wanted to eat but, had trouble chewing and...

I read it real quick. Thank you. I'm familiar with the overflow cup theory as well. It is a wonderful way to explain this to someone that wants to try to understand. Reading the article is also good reminder to keep listening to my body and take care of it as I go through life. I can't change...

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have post traumatic stress from many years ago. I have been through cbt and emdr therapy after my symptoms became unmanageable. That was a few years ago and I have come a long ways in this struggle. I guess that even though I made so much progress it just feels a bit...