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Thank you both. Sleeping to avoid things is the best way to go! that is if it doesn't get interrupted by nightmares of course. Yes I realize now a safety plan is needed. I just don't know what that would be.

Does anyone else get lost due to dissociating? Up until recently I always thought of it as an adventure. I never knew where I'd end up. Now it's another story. It has been becoming worse as I dissociate for longer periods of time. Recently I was assaulted while on public transportation. I have...

Dissociation for me. I go into a trance like state, and often get lost. It's really interrupting my life.

@theshadowoftheliving Wow I can totally relate every word you just said.

I remember hoping they'd find something physically wrong with me. That seemed so much easier to deal with. That seemed fixable, where as the PTSD not so much. It is frustrating. I was relatively okay for 25 years as well until everything started falling apart. You are not alone.

I'm not a doctor, but have had a lot of physical symptoms due to the trauma I went through. PTSD can have a huge impact on your body/brain. There is a lot of research being done about how PTSD effects the body. Stress & anxiety can effect us in so many ways. Just from my experience the symptoms...

Have you mentioned your concerns with your doctor and/or therapist? I haven't driven for years because of my dissociation. When my new doctor asked me if I drive, I replied no, and she said, GOOD (very loudly). If I did drive she said she'd probably have my license taken away. That is due to my...

Welcome. You are not alone with this.

May I ask how long you've been on the prazosin? Here is my experience. I was also started on 1mg, and then 2mg, and so on. I am now at 10mg, and it is not helping with the nightmares. I have been on it for almost a year now, and at 10mg for about 8 months. In August when I go back to my...

@shimmerz Thank you kindly. I have heard good and bad things about the program. I will just take it one day at a time I guess. I feel as though I've tried everything else, so I don't feel I have much to lose.

Thank you @shimmerz for your input. It means a lot, and helps me a lot since I am going through the same hospital.

I went to the orientation session. The room was packed. I was feeling okay until I saw how many people were there. I just felt so much sadness being in a room with so many suffering from trauma. The orientation was just to provide us with further details regarding their trauma programs. They...

Thank you very very much @Dragonfly-Dawn for your response. No longer feeling so crazy here. I really appreciate your kind words. You are right. I have to at least go tomorrow.

After being wait-listed for months I finally heard from a local hospital today regarding their trauma therapy program. They have had a cancellation and I can attend tomorrow's orientation session. All of the sudden panic has set in. I have so much fear around others finding out what I am going...

I only started Prozac about 2 months ago. My Psychiatrist originally had me taking it along with Celexa (which I was weaning off of), Seroquel, and Prazosin in the evenings. I found I was wired at bedtime, and couldn't sleep at all which left me feeling like a zombie the following day. Now I am...

Great suggestion. I have used one for years. I also have a small lap weighted blanket I use while at work. Sometimes I think it helps me stay grounded. I find I can't sleep at all without the blanket now. Even during my therapy sessions my therapist has been placing a cushion on my lap. Helps...

I have never felt so lost. I had a bad dissociative episode at the grocery story yesterday that prompted someone to call 911. I had the police, and paramedics to deal with. It took me some time to convince them I was okay and didn't need a trip to the hospital. I have been in therapy and have...

Thank you kindly, I have questioned my regular doctor about it, and I am currently going to slowly come off of the Celexa. Thanks so much for all the information.

Thank you very much @Jewels Receiving support is another story all together! not always an easy thing to do.

Yes it could be helping I guess. I have traded in the anxiety for depression it seems. I figure any change is good change, but not liking this one.

Thank you everyone. I only started on the seroquel last month for anxiety and sleep. I am currently on 100mg. The Prazosin I have been on 10mg for almost 2 years. I wasn't sure if the Prazosin was actually helping until I had a hard time finding a pharmacy that had it in stock for approximately...

I thank you both so much. Yes you are probably right. I remember how I felt when they shared their stories. I guess I just have to remember that. I will force myself to go back. I know it's something I need to do. Thank you again.

I am starting to really question my Psychiatrist. In the morning I am taking Prozac and Celexa. In the evenings I am on Seroquel and Prazosin. Doses are high for the Prazosin, but the others are somewhere in the middle I believe. Not low, but not high either. I am wondering if it's too much. I...

Thank you so much @joeylittle that is sort of what I did while reading it at group. I was really glad I had written it down or else I wouldn't have shared my story at all. I hesitated for a bit, but I dove in and read it in front of 6 other ladies. It was my first time saying it all out loud...

I have TMJ and understand the teeth grinding well. I have been through many nightguards. I still grind my teeth throughout the day, and have constant pain. I have tried different TMJ treatments with not a lot of success. Treatments have become too expensive. I think of going the surgery route...