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Again I have had a change in medication. I often wonder if any of it actually helps. Currently on 200mg of Seroquel 80mg of Prozac .4mg of Clonidine Again not sure if this is too much. It feels like it's too much. Going back to the Psychiatrist on Wednesday, but I feel it's getting to be too...

That's what I was going to say tim678. Not cheap! Honestly there are some good resources in Toronto. Again it depends on what has caused the PTSD. Childhood abuse, addiction, accident, violent crime, etc.. there are different resources for each. I may be able to recommend a few if you contact...

Thank you all so much for your responses. It's incredible how much trauma effects us overall. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually have quite a few podcasts I listen to regularly. I'd be lost without them. There was a time that they worked well for me. Now it just doesn't seem to be enough to distract me from my surroundings. The worst part is that I often dissociate, and end up lost. I...

Thank you all. No there really isn't anyone I can call at that time of day. Plus talking on the phone on packed transportation would drive me a little batty I think. I can't stand when others talk constantly on the phone just over my shoulder. It drives crazy. There are a few people I text with...

I have a 1.5+ hour commute to work daily on public transit. I have to take a subway train, and then a bus. It's always very busy. I have tried listening to music, listening to calming meditations, reading something light that I'd enjoy. Nothing seems to help. My anxiety is always through the...

Sorry I don't have a solution for you, but I can empathize with you. I do understand. I even started group therapy thinking that may help me move forward to feeling more emotions. However I just sat there while others cried, and felt their emotions. I feel as though I'm ready to move forward...

So sorry you are having to deal with this. I think I understand a little of what you are going through. I also lose time. I am doing it more, and more often nowadays. I have seen a few therapists. Okay more than a few therapists about this. I have had no luck with mindfulness, and grounding...

I was just diagnosed with DID this year. I am still very much confused, and sort of in denial I think. My therapist believes the younger parts of me are too scared to speak up. I just go into a dissociative trance like state. I rarely speak when in the trance, but apparently have been speaking...

I was taking 10mg for just over a year. I still had nightmares, but I think the intensity was less. I just weaned off of it, and have started something else.

Oh the shakes. I can definitely empathize with you there. It amazes me how much trauma effects us overall.

I also have dermatillomania and trichotillomania. Both I had as a child, and it only started up again when I started dealing with my trauma through therapy. So in other words something triggered it again. The urge comes and goes. I think medication for anxiety is helping some. I still have scars...

Thank you all so so much. I can related to so many things listed here. I'm sure we all can!

I've been reading so much lately about how trauma affects us physically. How does it affect you? I have a constant lump in my throat due to anxiety. I have a lot of headaches I have TMJ in my jaw Sleep deprived I have body tremors at times. Especially at night when I am trying to sleep Feel...

OH @Junebug I can totally relate. Mirrors at the hairdresser is a huge trigger. I just thought it was me. Sorry to hear you deal with this stuff as well. Asking for stuff is another very hard thing to do. Very hard! I guess we believe we don't deserve anything. I don't know.

Thanks for the suggestions all. I survived it of course. Turns out both my eyes are infected, and I wasn't even aware of it. I was just worried about the overall appointment. Now the search for new glasses. Another thing I dread. All that time having to look in mirrors.

A joke book isn't a bad idea at all. I may look for something funny I can bring with me. Thanks for the great idea. Now the only problem is being able to focus on that, and not the anxiety.

Thank you @Ice_Fire for sharing that. I'm sorry to hear you understand what I am going through though. To a certain extent at least. I am a skin picker (something I have done since childhood). It's under control most of the time. I believe medication has helped me a little with that. You are...

I know I'm not the only one who has a lot of anxiety over doctor appointments. I have an eye appointment tomorrow that I am absolutely dreading. I would rather go to the dentist 10 times than see the eye doctor once. I try deep breathing, and not over thinking things. So far it's not helping...

I think mine is pretty self explanatory :)

Thank you for asking this question. It is something I have been wondering myself.

This is something I have always struggled with. I have no idea how to explain feelings.

@FridayJones You read my mind. I was just going to mention drummers earplugs as well. That is what I use. I have spoken to my doctor, and therapist's about this issue, and they both brought up Misophonia. I use earplugs usually whenever I don't have my good headphones on, and am listening to...

Thank you!

Thank you very much @shimmerz Thank you for the information. I am so nervous about reaching out, and asking for help with a safety plan. When it comes down to it I don't think I have much of a choice in the matter anymore. I'm right in Toronto. Thanks again for the help. Really appreciate it.