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Well, the patient as well as the T should come to an understanding of what both sides need to agree on in order to make therapy work. It makes sense that different people function in different ways, what some see as pushy others may view as active and positive. There is a wide range of...

It is horrible to live through a panic attack. So many of the underlying issues of a panic attack are not known to the patient. Once the panic is recognized and the patient begins to reason while collecting real information that helps them to determine what is going on then the patient often...

Your resentment is understandable, seems the person you are to others you yourself can not lean on. My dad had behavior like that towards my mom, and it pains me to know that if I would have stayed around he would have nudged me into the grave a little more each day. The anger that I feel...

Interesting, this disorder has many different components and to my knowledge this disorder to a lesser degree may be present in more people than originally thought.

There are lots of such crazies out there. Had one of those attempt to contact me with some made up concerns. Turned out she is a prostitute that lives in the apartments, is desperately seeking anyone that can give her some money, and she attempts to steal private information. That one is so...

Well, everyone is different. Some feel better sharing such things and others don't. Whatever we do in life can be shared or not, our prerogative. A lot of times women have such questions because there may be remnants from prior abuse too. Such as an abusive parent or partner that insisted on...

Well, therapy is only a small component of our life. We have to actually relearn how to function without the input of prior abusers and that is very very tough. Little steps every day. Try to make a list for yourself that lists the major accomplishments you would like to achieve. Then dissect...

Great article, very true too. A person that uses such strategies is not human, can not be viewed as human. Merely an entity that will do anything to get to what he or she wants. That's all. And kudos to you for recognizing that this is not only a personal matter for many other people, but is...

Some people need the input from others. Do you have a confidant, a family member, a friend that may assist? Because sometimes when new situations arise one has to be able to depend on themselves too. I think that is one huge factor of therapy too, to teach the victim that they are not the...

Yup, that is normal, the wonderful roller coaster of PTSD. That is exactly why this condition is sooooo confusing. You know you have made a big step forward, have faced your past traumas and that feels great. Then what happens? The stress, the traumatic experience is imprinted on your brain and...

Yeah, sometimes I do know there was a nightmare, sometimes I vocalize during, sometimes I can not remember the subject matter. Then there are some nightmares that are very clear. Often when going back to sleep then another nightmare follows, hate when that happens. I try to concentrate on...

What you are going through is awful and yet anyone that has faced intense trauma understands it. My nightmares have increased, the severity of my nightmares have increased, but they are not related to the original perpetrators, some of them are, but most of them are related to new perpetrators...

Well, it is about time that researchers finally delve more into such matters. When green spaces shrink around us, noise and light pollution increases and world conflicts are on the rise it affects us negatively. I always react to drastic changes in the world. It affects me deeply to see the...

When someone states untruths, and telling a victim to get over something that a criminal has done to them, they can not get over that because there is nothing to get over, it is simply a crime that a perpetrator forced onto an innocent person. If someone suggests for you to get over a crime...

An oddity? Nope, people who have something special to offer are not odd, they are wonderfully different and employ their capabilities in different ways. You would not believe, not believe how many hateful women harass me every day when they realize that I am smarter, more capable, and much more...

Wishing you the very best there, you deserve freedom, you just do what you have to to take care of yourself.

Very common of stalkers indeed. Some very sick people have done that to me for years and years. They pretend to know me and my story. They follow me into online forum groups and ask questions and state lies that are directed at me in order to gain any type of info about my private life. When...

Yeah, I do similar things to Bristol, taking everything in small accomplishable steps has helped me. What I find most helpful too is to write everything down at times: things I have to get done and then sort it to priority. When you have many different things to get done that can really help...

Stay with us in this group, you need to vent, and you need to share your pain, it is a part of healing. Anyone that denies a victim that tries to reach out to people who are helping that victim is the devil. I know your pain, we are all in such pain more or less. I have no problem working, but...

I would never attack someone with a question: well why did you not do this or that? You were in a horrible position and anyone that criticizes you on top of your pain is a very very very bad person. You have been taken advantage of by a very dangerous predator and with PTSD were unable to...

Good description of the process. Per Se is never a good idea if a family member's future is at stake. I have seen many Per Se clients who have thrown themselves at the mercy of the court and walked away empty handed. It is always worth it to get a lawyer in such cases.

Yes, this is the right place for you. How much of all of this does your husband know about you? It is important that you share these challenges so he knows what you are fighting. I too grew up with both mentally ill parents and to find this out so long after the fact is incredibly stressful. My...

I can understand your distress. Only someone that has something to hide would be secretive. Can someone be so attached to a gaming device? Perhaps, but I would be distressed at such behavior too. If he does not answer to your questions you may have to wonder what is really going on, could be a...

Sounds like you two may benefit from a little breathing room, are you always physically close? Do you have areas you can retreat to? Unfortunately it takes years to get over the worst behaviors with PTSD, not everyone is violent, but I guess some are. I think once you go to therapy you too will...

Very tough for you indeed. Try to get her into treatment with a psychologist. That is the best thing probably, she needs help. You are a great friend for caring so much, kudos to you. She is lucky to have you as a friend. A therapist is the one thing she needs.