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@EveHarrington PTSD isn't a prestigious piece of real estate that deserves this kind of protection. It's not a badge of honour to have. I'm not seeing moderators shut down 'bad breakups' I'm seeing them shut down serious emotional distress while the OP may not have all the clinical...

My apologies for the questions! Is there something specific from his overseas deployment or is it just his overall time and service. He is finding rationale in denial. It appears in order for him to accept the PTSD he has to face the consequences of something he was a part of or admit that he...

When the brain goes irrational there is usually a sense of relief in having an explanation or a locigial reason for the behaviour. Does he have OCD or other compulsive behaviours? There seems to be desire to find rational or logical order. Something can't remain unexplained for him and there...

You don't have to justify or rationalize your reaction! It was justified by the insensitivity and lack of compassion from the half inch wankers! They deserved what they got for the lack of respect they showed you. You just need to afford yourself patience here because many of us would have acted...

@Scarlet13 In the short time i have been on this forum I have seen a number of people come in to debate whether a poster has PTSD because it doesn't fall in line of the web site guidelines. Often times people come to forums as last resort or beginning their journey. I'll tell you, there is a...

The blurred line here is the reason the no is being stated. It's not because it's unwanted, it's because the person has intimacy issues and is uncomfortable and unable to move forward. The original poster is asking how to overcome fear and dislike of intimacy and fearful of losing this...

You're pushing the sexual assault envelope here a little too much. The OP openly admits they wanted to kiss this person but is dealing with fear of intimate connection. The OP also has some desire for this person but fearful of future. Had this barrier not been a factor this would have been a...

I agree with your categorization, this is hard to answer. My line of work is the cause of my overall stress. Usually multiple times per shift.

It's hard to determine how to stop suicidal thoughts. You mentioned that she has suicidal tendencies due to health related issues. Can you elaborate on the health problems she suffers from and why others would see it as a nuisssnce?

Absolutely! I often misjudge the amount of strength necesssry for certain tasks. Like picking up a can of coke as if it's a bowling ball. My girlfriend is always first to pick at me during conversation. Trying to rush me because I'm taking too long to say something. It takes a lot more effort...

I wasn't speaking for society as a whole, just offering insight that there are aspects that society truly turns a blind eye. If I were to create a dossier of charges 8 women and 2 men would be tied up in court on sexual assault and sexual harassment charges on top of the violent criminal charges...

Thank you! This is absolutely a reasonable response. I work in an ER. I see far more violent females than I do males. Women are far more likely to attack me than a man is. Even though I am in a position of authority, I have to maintain guarded composure and reduce force to ensure I am not...

@CatInTree Please forgive the unfortunate and insensitive discussion that took place here. You have absolutely no need to question your feelings or ever feel like you're intruding. Your feelings are valid. You most definitely belong here with us as a support system even though I am new here...

That would be a very frustrating and deadly wrong assumption. I stand strong with members of the Emergency response system. From 911 dispatch whom are not there to experience first hand trauma but often listen in on these events until First Responders arrive. Then First Responders have a...

Is there a necessity for you to be proven right here? This is someone who already felt out of place opening up and now you're shutting them down and bringing in others to validate your thought. PTSD relies on 5 senses in order to creep up on us in the future, auditory being one of the most...

911 dispatchers would give you a run for the money on the elements of PTSD they deal with. You don't need to see or experience first hand traum My two biggest damaging moments are events I was not present for. I've seen a lot personally in the ER that would be qualified for damaging PTSD...

Yes, the straw that broke the camels back was the situation my ex relationship cost me. While technically not together but still very much in each other's lives, I was working in a rural Hospital at the during Christmas when I had to deal with a tragic death. A friend of my ex had died in a car...

I work in a hospital environment, I want to let you know that I'm not always present for events that affect me. The issue with PTSD is its personalization to your emotions. You're emotionally connected to it and it's still going to affect you. I know many 911 operators who are not physically...

I'm not an alcoholic, however, alcohol is a way for me to let my defence down and be emotional or in touch with feelings I block and bury due to hypervigilance. I can't cry or emotionally break down under normal circumstances and alcohol allows that for me. A couple of drinks and my barriers...

While not the ideal situation! This passage makes me smile a bit. I'm happy that you're thinking into the future. Hang in there one day at a time! I'm cheering for you!

@EveHarrington Thank you! I should have clarified a little more. Because my events are confined to hospital setting. I typically don't get triggered by anything in my personal life or outside of work. The triggers happen at work because events are eerily close to one another. I've tried...

My partner had been fantastic and supportive when I hit lows in the past. Unfortunately she is now becoming a source of stress. She's assumed that she has the knowledge to attempt preventing triggers without understanding the true source of my stressors. In truth I don't really have any way of...

You're ready to call Code White (violent patient) on the 3 year old in the family living room who is ramping up for an aggressive tantrum. Your friend tells you there is a cold one in the fridge and you respond by asking name, date of birth and funeral home. You start talking to everyone...

I am by no means a medical expert. I am not going to assume that I know anything except my personal experiences with patient's afflicted with schizophrenia. I work on the security team and sometimes we have to watch over patients because of erratic behaviour or to report and observe events To...

There are two CBD products available. There is a cannabis strand which is usually 1-3% THC and varying levels of CBD that causes something called an entourage effect because of its balance with THC. In some arguments most support this strand as the best route. Which is what I use in vape...