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So I'm having a problem right now. It's kind of relating to the idea of finding it hard to articulate things when triggered. (That was a poll question a while back) Anyway, I'm doing an essay on self harm in books I'm reading, and I'm having a hard time articulating myself. It's due today, a...

This is actually really common. I have it too. I think it's called hypnogogia-look it up. The best thing you can do is try to ground yourself while trying to relax. I know it sounds hard, but it's the only thing that helps. Working more in therapy should help too, I think.

Blah. Can't sleep, sleep schedule's been off since last week- that's okay though- more time for homework! But I miss sleep.

You probably don't have PTSD. Please stop smoking pot, and get help from a doctor.

Okay, I'm so happy with myself. I never write about my anxiety on Facebook, but I actually did post this one thing, 'cause I was so proud of myself. Of course I didn't go into the nitty gritty details like I'm going to here, but still, those who knew me knew what I was talking about. So, I'm in...

That Wind in that Willows

My parents use number 4 a lot. It's annoying.

We can't diagnose you. You might want to go to a psychiatrist.

I like them. :)

Man the things I remember at the most random of times. Thought I'd return to this thread, because I remembered a memory that was hilarious, and thought I'd share it with everyone. So in the third grade, we read "The Witches" by Roald Dahl. It was about witches that turned children into mice...

The person you're talking about sounds like a meanie. I was particularly disturbed by this: She sounds manipulative. Not taking responsibilities for her own actions. She is the one who hurt herself. She decided to hurt herself, and it has absolutely nothing to do with you. Even if she says it...

I know this is going to sound strange but... I was just wondering about the "Some may become gay as they find comfort and security in being with a female as they cannot trust being sexual with a male again." Ummm "become gay" makes sexuality seem like a choice. I'm not sure if it is. Maybe...

My parents went off to England last night. I've been begging them not to go. I couldn't make them stay home with me. I know they deserve a vacation, but I'm just really needing help right now. My anxiety's up, like way, way, way up, and then to have this happen makes me scared too. I've also...

Okay, so I think I've got it! I think she's worried about me taking the course and getting triggered. Why? Because the Academic Advisor said today "We think you should drop the course. The prof has expressed concerned. She says the content is horrific and you might get triggered every class." So...

Yup I'm registered with the disabilities services office, and I did disclose the PTSD but gave her no history.

Dang it. I'm so mad and annoyed right now. I know they're "trying to keep me safe" or whatever, but I'm seriously annoyed. So, I have had flashbacks in school- not a huge surprise; but this year one of the teachers emailed the disability services office, noticed I was in her class, and said...

I care. :) Congratulations!

The Hour I first Believed by Wally Lamb is a good book- the supporting character is the one with PTSD. Read the entire book though. Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger- he won't let go of his brother's death. Harry Potter- I wrote a blog post about how he has trauma. Very subtle, but it's...

Allah is the word for God I think. It's all the same, just a different name. And now I'm backing out because we're focussing more on religion now, and I'd rather just not go there. But I stand by my Shakespeare interpretation. :)

I really believe that Shakespeare sonnet. You know, the one that goes "all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.". Life is more like a play, a performance we put on. We have no actual "self"- just roles. That's how I feel anyway. And everything that happens is just...

I'm very glad that you're doing research about it. I hope that if you're writing about a person with PTSD though that you remember that the PTSD is not who they are. It is a part of them, but they have normal lives too, aside from the flashbacks, intrusive memories, and nightmares. Welcome to...