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thank you arfie. How does dream journaling work? And you're probably right about that. To be honest, my nightmares have been getting worse, but I just chalked that up to it being fall. I guess I should imerse myself in more positive material :)

Strangely enough, I have never considered trying to have more positive dreams.....but that actually sounds much better than what I'm doing. I'll give it a shot. :)

Okay, so you know how when you were a kid, people would tell you not to watch that movie or read that book because it will 'give you nightmares'? I've started watching as many horrible stuff and reading the most disturbing books as I can, because I want those nightmares. Instead of the...

Accept Your imperfections Your beautiful flaws Your scars, they tell Stories.

Cheating At life Isn't that easy Where's the goddamn answer Key?

It Feels strange To be happy When you're used to Sadness.

Done. I breathe In then out. Is this how death Feels?

Again Your words Burning like steel. Why aren't I ever Enough?

Five Fingers, Toes, Two arms, two Legs, one head, one Heart.

Of My vulnerability I am doubtless. But I am learning Strength

Stay Please, sister Keep holding on Don't give up, my Darling.

If you were able to direct the therapy to be intense, maybe you could try taking it at a slower, less intense rate. It's easy to get overwhelmed. But therapy is a process, and you don't have to power through it. It's okay to take it a little slower. Talking about the past is never ever easy, and...

Course I have The option to, Question is, do I Try?

I feel this way as well. You're not alone in that. I don't think the problem is you. As others have said, the problem lies with the people who act that way; although I suppose blaming the girl isn't really right either. (stoping myself before I get really philosophical :/ ). I agree with jmni...

Distressed I run Lose myself in The labyrinth of my Despair

Neverthesame that sounds really scary :( I hope you get it sorted out.

Thanks for all the help, guys. I just don't know if I want to take it or not.....I really hate meds and if I do take something I'd rather it helped more with flashbacks as well. But I'm not sure if such a thing exists. I guess I'll give it a shot......what do I have to lose? (don't answer that :P)

darrenS, I don't know very much about Clonidin......does it help with flashbacks and nightmares as well?

Thats a perfect way to describe it.

I've always been very withdrawn and reluctant to ask for or accept help from anybody. It's easier for me to help others, because in my mind I don't deserve help. But I'm trying to reach out more when I can't deal alone. It's hard.

In a way I suppose it is normal, though I really don't think that's the best use of the word. I mean, it's pretty common.....it makes sense if you think about it. It's good that you put it out in the open; it's never good to have it be the elephant in your mind, it festers. Talking about the...

Wounds Gaping pain Is there hope? Will anything heal my Sorrow?

So, my doctor is thinking about starting me on prazosin for nightmares, and he said that it might help with flashbacks and disassociation, but maybe not. I've never been on any medication for any PTSD symptoms before, but I'd rather be on one that helps with the flashbacks more than the...

Smiling Seems hard, But it's not When you stop overthinking Happiness.

Major props to you! :)