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Also, Dr. Lecter looks sooo dreamy in a mask!!

Hey there Bravegirl!! Wanted to say that I really appreciated what you had to say, especially the statement that "I had to break the cycle". While in therapy I was told this statement. At first I didn't really appreciate what that meant. Now I know that I am responsible for my own recovery...

Welcome Bonnecanyon!! So glad you were able to get out that nightmare. Please know we are here to help in any way we can and know that you are SAFE. It takes a lot of strength to talk about our trauma. You are off to a great start!! Welcome to the forum and know that many of us know how you...

Thanks so much for sharing with us and welcome to the forum. I can really relate to your experience with abusive men and relationships. Later in my therapy, I was told that we attract those that are equal to our own mental health. It's so good to hear that your spouse is healthy and...

So glad to have you here on the forum. It took a lot of courage and strength to share what you have been through. Please don't let all the details overwhelm you to the point of isolation. Many of us know what you are going through with the PTSD and can give you tools to cope. Talking about...

I support what Paloma posted, the other side of this tragedy. Being a veteran myself, I can say from experience, just because you are in the military doesn't mean everyone is on the same page. We are trained to work as a unit, but obviously some don't practice that. They were on a base with...

Thanks Louisa! I really appreciate your encouraging words and suggestions. It's really good to hear from you. Don't worry about the coma, I understood everything just fine! Hope to hear more from you soon. Love and hugs your way!

I noticed this thread hadn't been answered in a while so after reading all the posts, I felt a need to post my two cents. For a whole lot of years, I felt like a guinea pig. I went to many different therapist and MD's looking for ways to live life. I was completely hyper, severely depressed...

From the time I first smoked a joint, I fell in love. I felt relaxed, happy and my mind suddenly seemed clear. I was still a teenager at the time, so getting to use was up to whoever had it. I looked constantly for a chance to get high. Since I left home at 16, I started to do all the other...

I voted no, not specifically for PTSD, but I do have a spiritual program. I'm new to the PTSD thing and have tried to use my spiritual program with my therapy and maintenance with my addictions. I'm not sure how to apply that presently to my symptoms.

Recently I had a melt down with my husband due to extreme stress from sick family members and packed my bags. I drove about 25 miles down the road and pulled over at a truck stop because I could not cry and drive at the same time. I don't know where I was going and felt severe anger and fear...

I voted yes in various ways. I attempted first when I was 16 with wrist cutting and failed. Later I tried by not eating food. I spent many times in a alcohol and drug induced phase that I should have been dead. I constantly put myself in dangerous situations hoping to die. I lived on the...

Hello there and welcome to the forum!! After reading your post I can say I really relate to the anger and intolerance you have been experiencing. I've been told over and over that it is symptoms from the PTSD. It's like I'm on a roller coaster! I have learned that I am in charge of what I...

One of the problems I have that I hate is my constant paranoia of being attacked. Over the years, I've never been able to release that fear. I'm social and don't always stay at home (although at one point I didn't leave the house for 3 years.) I'm always on edge day or night. I find myself...

As a veteran myself, I wanted to say that when I first was discharged, it took me some time to get back into the civilian mode. Even to this day, (and I've been out since 1982) I sometimes feel frustrated because everything seems so counter productive. Can't we work as a unit? That kind of...

Grainne...When I'm stuck in a negative thinking and feeling pattern I have to stop and ask myself "what's the pay-off?" I'm continuing a behavior that I know is destructive, yet I keep going to the "bank for doughnuts". What am I getting out of this? There is a reason I continue insane...

Hey there Meg... I've had experience with both sides of the letter writing fence. Some I have written like I was standing there talking to their faces. For those, I would call all my friends and have a "dance around the fire." Letters went in fire, we all hooped and hollered dancing around...

This may sound simple and stupid, but when I get overwhelmed with problems and stress I have to take a deep breath, let it out slowly, repeat at least 10 times. I must have a private, quiet place to do this, and if that means leaving the house, I do. If it's raining, I'll sit in the car. If...

My experiences have changed over time. What you call a non-visual flashback is what I know as a "body memory". This is because some of my early child abuse was when I had no verbal skills, therefore I remember them by my body. Could be smell, taste, movement, pain, etc... In my later...

I'm so glad you found this forum! You don't have to suffer in silence anymore. This place has given me a sense of safety and knowledge since I started reaching out with questions. For me, it did take the acknowledgment of the PTSD before I could really start processing ways to cope. You...

Welcome Simon to the forum. I'm so happy that you are willing to continue your helpfulness by reaching out here. Sorry to hear about your job situation. I haven't been employed in over a year since the USA crunch. No one will hire doing anything right now because of our economy and their...

I seem to go through a "cycle" when I am dealing with abandonment. I think I've gotten some better over time, but maybe not. First I feel great pain and anger. How could they do this to me?? After all I've done for them and all we've been through together. I didn't do anything wrong, they...

Hello Hen, Thanks for your post. It was really brave to admit that you need answers. Feelings have always been trouble for me. When I first started processing my feelings, they were very simple and were just a few of the lists I've seen since then. I had used drugs and alcohol for so long to...

TEN, What great news!! I'm so glad that glob of chaos is behind you. Take care to stay cool with your Probation Officer. It was so encouraging to hear about you taking care of yourself during this process. You did a lot of homework and did it well. :clap::clap: Whenever I have gone...

It's been around a week since I last posted this situation. I have come to the place of acceptance for what he has done. The events go through my mind quite often. He is a predator or perpetrator, whatever is politically correct. I am now having trouble separating him from my own monsters...