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Hi Dana1010, I have had similar experiences and started to cry, unable to finish my sentences. My therapists gave me 3 options. 1. Write down your experiences and rate them 2. Record yourself and listen, then rate 3. CBT with a therapist. I couldn't do #3. The writing has worked best for me. I...

Hi Elevatorguy, I will say yes because I have done it with some success. I currently see a Psychiatrist in person, but for a about 3 months, I was also using the popular video conferencing tool on the computer. She taught me to compartmentalize some of my thoughts about bereavement. She also...

To me, it never seems that bad when you are talking to the doctor. Then later I am like WTF? So, I started writing notes before I went to the doctor so I didn't forget anything. This has helped a lot. :)

I totally get this. Sometimes, I am up early, dressed and feeling like a rock star. And feel weird about it. Because everyone around me knows. It's like predicting the weather, who knows :)

Hi Lifalif, I see that you mentioned anti-depressants have affected your abilities. They have for me. It might me depression too. Until the last 7 years, I had the sex drive of a young adult. I have never been abused, but I am told that depression can affect this. I have heard of...

Hi Eve, Thank you very much! Day 2 and enjoying the groups positivity very much. The chat room is nice too. I can jump in and out as my mind or the subject allows. Love it! Have a great day! Joseph :)

Thank you very much, 1 day at a time, and this group seems wonderful and positive. Joseph :)

Hi Silver, Thank you! If this is a double post, don't worry, its my short term memory. Joseph :)

Hi Silver, Thank you! I am a Psychology student and learning about PTSD outside of class too. Joseph :)

You are very welcome Dave, talk to me if you need to. Joseph :)

Psychiatrists have drug representatives......

Hi Renee, I am new here but I have 7 years of this. My wife has been very supportive, by educating herself and me talking to her about my symptoms. Maybe, your BF can give it a try. I know that my wife has made a choice to support me. But she carries part of the burden. I stay positive as...

Lithium :)

On a good day, of course. Two or three good days and I feel like its not real. Then reality comes back. Besides, from what I have learned, explaining something like this to someone that doesn't have it is....difficult. :)

Disturbed: Down With Sickness at full volume did I post this twice? IDK

I agree with Eve Harrington, I had 160/100. Meds dropped it 140/75, sometimes lower. Check it out if you haven't. :);) Dave, I forgot to mention, maybe consider a journal to record how you feel, and what meds you took that day. The doctors love it, and it should help you too.

I totally forgot Disturbed. Great pick. :)

I am not familiar with them, but I have time to check em out. Thanks :)

Yes it has. I used to get so angry because my MHC tried to keep referring me to other programs. I asked her if she knew my branch of service and why she never took notes. Seeing a private sector was a huge positive difference. Maybe some stress triggers were activated during the session too. He...

Tom Petty & The Traveling Wilbury's are great

Me too usually, vivid, full color dreams, Joseph

Hi, I wake up angry too sometimes, I have these vivid, in color dreams (not flashbacks or war related always), just vivid dreams. When I am awakened, I feel like the dream is so real that I try to go back to sleep and get back into the dream. Sometimes...it works. Those are the days that I feel...

Yes!

Music topic, Does anyone listen to the Talking Heads? For some reason, "Once In a Lifetime" strikes a chord.....

That is an awesome song. Reminds me of Soul Asylum (maybe the timeline)