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I love how it "protects you" when you don't need it. Thanks body. Appreciate that. Everything has been over for a while. There is no more threat. I can stop shaking now.

Everyone here is your friend and willing to listen.

How do you access your inner child in the first place? I hear about people doing this all of the time in forms of therapy. What are some things that have been learned in therapy to recognize and communicate with this entity?

Damn. That's pretty tough. I hope we can help you to find the strength to recover. The good thing is.. You are still young. Resiliency is a great thing. Lean on it and let the future pull you out of this nightmare. Welcome.

What meds are you currently on? As a starting place... If you don't mind me asking? What is the type of place to go in patient? Cost?

How do you contain this symptom? I feel it every day to some extent. It takes any type of arousal to the extreme. What type med have you found works best with this? I can't get sexually aroused without having a panic attack start. Its painful. Not cool. This releases adrenaline in spades...

Trusting is tough. Trusting myself is pretty tough also.

Sweet dreams tonight. I rarely have 2 nights in a row with nightmares. Hopefully it's better for you.

Good luck

Hope you can make it through this trying time.

Good luck with your journey.

I just liked the way this read. It may not be new to any of us but, its a well written reminder of whats possible.... Survivors of traumatic experiences are often told, Its in the past. Forget about it and get on with your life, Why cant you just forget about all that, and enjoy life like a...

Are any of these startle responses followed by an exaggerated adrenaline rush? As if all of your adrenaline is released at once? Its pretty painful. It feels like it is all over your body.

Propranolol is supposed to be the best one for PTSD. We shall see. I will talk to one of my docs about it.

Which is next to never. So much for being positive.

Horrible.

I don't see how anyone works with this. I can't even focus.

I feel the same way. My mind seems to be going. Its hurts so much. I have one good day and then one horrible one. Can't live like this for the rest of my life. It is getting worse. Not better. I hope your situation isn't as grave.

I feel ya. Hopefully we can get past this thought process some how.

Thanks for the replies. They are greatly appreciated. I think I should have described this in a different way.. Its and extreme startle response.

That is exactly what I am talking about. I should have posted that as the description. Its an extreme startle reaction.

I am looking into EMDR as well. I hope gets me to just functioning. I don't have to be happy or participating. Just functioning.

When the amygdala is stuck in the on position. That is how I have seen it described.

A good day is one that I can focus and not shake. I am hoping meds make it easier.

I was able to reconnect with my parents