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This really jumped out at me (sorry for pun). I don't think that PTSD triggers are rocket science. i.e. hey this really bothers me, brings up a bad memory and causes me real physical symptoms, can you please stop?" There are a lot of easy solutions to a locked door--like texting for instance...

I'm sorry but I don't have any specific suggestions for you. My only general suggestion is to research the programs and facilities well. The quality of treatment programs can vary considerably. Some are not so great. Try reddit or review sites to see what people are saying about their...

@GreySouled this memory sounds like it has struck a nerve for you. That you want to know if there is anything more to it than the strangeness of being given a ride home by two men, at such a late hour, who seemed somewhat sinister to your 15 year old self. And the stopping by the cemetery...

Feeling like I need to eat more veggies!

@Cannottakethis, the freedom is fantastic isn't it?? One thing I feel I have now in abundance is the ability to totally revel in simple pleasures. And to experience pleasant interactions with others as my daily reality. So so so amazing!

Also @Super CoolTM, my apologies. I assumed, based on the weight issue that you mentioned, that you were female. Duh! Dumb assumption, my bad.

@NameHere Wow, that sounds like a long very tough road. The last thing about the inheritance must have felt like a sucker punch to the gut. The cruel truth is that those of us who have suffered CPTSD because of child abuse are stuck having to reparent ourselves and undo all the effects of...

Huge congratulations!! Love your title too. Yes, life begins again. One thing I've found since being free of the near constant abuse, is that it is such a beautiful experience meeting and speaking with kind people. They are out there, but I totally forgot that when I was overcome by PTSD...

@Suzetig I'm not pushing anything here. I'm stating my opinion, which differs from yours, that in my experience, people who have had "crazy" episodes have history of neglect, abuse, trauma or witnessing these things. My opinion, my experience, only that. I was not referring to all mental...

No my suggestion isn't mild. IMHO, the stated memories seem dysfunctional enough to warrant concern. But again, I think it's important to go to a trained professional to seek answers. I assumed wrongly you might have meant some kind of hypnotic suggestion because I don't know of how...

"I saw my dad do it as a child and I thought that's how you get rid of your anger" Fighting everyday and giving gifts everyday Name calling "fat" after weight gain when OP had been hospitalized for being dangerously underweight Stated ongoing verbal abuse from both parents Some of the other...

I think we're arguing semantics here. I'm not advocating that anyone dig into something that's not there. I'm talking about what has been already presented by OP possibly leading to memories that are currently not being mentioned. Sometimes there is just too much to remember and it can drop...

Yes, as well as for a young person who has been traumatized Agreed, mental health issues can arise from these types of triggers. But OP is presenting with autism, schizophrenia , severe self harm, etc. Normal secure safe homes plus TYPICAL significant life changes do not result in the types...

@Friday, that's awesome you experienced that. I can say I felt the same way when I got out on my own, and I did not have the same good fortune having a solid loving family as yourself. But the feeling I was talking about was not relief at being on my own, nor the excitement of it, it was the...

Right now, scared as sh**, later probably numb

Always positioning myself so I can keep one eye on the door. Locking things up religiously even though I live in a very safe neighborhood Constantly scanning the environment and rating people who come close as to whether or not they're safe Staying awake at night, sometimes all night if...

eggs, sausage, potatoes w/onions and peppers. mmm mmm good!

@StrongMind, that is obviously so wrong. I would guess that she is either delusional about her abilities as a quasi family therapist, or worse, she's deliberately triggering you as a method of control. Can you live elsewhere? I know that when I finally found out I had PTSD after years of...

Congrats Beemo! That is great news! Your instinct is right on the money. Yep, my MIL was same way and behaved similarly.I won't go into detail about how my situation played out, but it just continued escalating. The stress was unreal. If you search on the now archived site "Narcissists...

I've had it for years. Came on suddenly after a period of severe stress, late nights and poor diet. Now it's a handy barometer of how much stress I'm experiencing, how much coffee I'm drinking, and just basically how well Im taking care of myself. Always one ear, sometimes both, can include...

. Yep, definitely get that! It's like living vicariously through the protagonists victory. And also helps me forgive myself too when there are some similarities between antagonists and the people Ive dealt with in my own life. Seeing the hero become so frightened helps me to acknowledge and...

I'm a SVU addict, for awhile it was the only thing I watched (besides GOT of course) Some episodes are too much and I don't always watch the more graphic stuff (I've got enough gore stored in my brain thank you very much), but I love how the detectives work so hard to achieve safety and justice...

Unless you were deliberately trying to goad him into it, or standing in the way of him receiving care, you have zero blame. Just know you did absolutely the right thing to split up and allow him the space to get help and move on. You can't help a drowning person if you're drowning yourself...

I was raised by abusive psychopathic mom and narcissistic absentee dad. I was raised to be their caretaker, and emotional trash can. You can just imagine the types of "relationships" I ended up in. The thing I learned is that without question when someone crosses a sacrosanct boundary (and...

@TexCat I love your slurpy cereal eater example. Right, non-deal breaker. Crappy mind games, manipulation, not showing up when planned, abusiveness (obviously) are deal breakers. I guess we have to figure out what those deal breakers are. And chill about the rest. And hopefully, enjoy each...