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Thanks! When I saw the "Attach Files" option, I knew what it was for, thanks to those who had advised me earlier. Now, a photo bug has been let loose!

If you find yourself in this area, I'm sure you'll find yourself taking lots of pictures! I like to get lost, where the tourists don't bother to venture into. That's where I don't feel shy or inhibited and feel like my old self. There was a time I never thought I'd be able to do much, I guess...

Thank you! To me, this is a big part of recovery. It keeps me sane...er, semi-sane!

I'm thrilled! I can add photos now! Technical climbing is one of my hobbies the therapist called "risky behavior". To me, I'm so full of anxiety energy, this is a release. THIS is therapy to me! We spent half the day climbing and rappelling down, the same rock, like yo-yos on a string. This...

This is Church Rock, near Goblin Valley in Utah. There are so many places to climb and explore! This was taken on my last camping trip a few days ago.

I relate to dreaming of pain and waking up with it. I think my brain recognizes the pain and adds it into my dream. When I wake up, I have to do the reality check and see I'm safely in my bed to calm the anxiety. Pain and anxiety go together for me, and my sleep is so random. I wish you the...

I have to keep track of the good news also, It balances out all of my whining! I'll figure out how to bookmark this page!

I almost couldn't find my diary today!! There are so many topics or chapters or levels of information here that seems so endless to me! That's a good thing because I find myself reading and relating to so much and so many people. The good news of the day is my car which has been in the...

I like to roam where I'm least likely to see other people. Nature is the one place I don't feel shy.

My mom called the Wasatch mountains the "Sasquatch mountains ", she had a great sense of humor!

Utah's wild lands is my playground until I move! Just spent a couple of days at San Rafael Swell and Goblin Valley! Someday, I'll be able to show photos.

Thank you! I had to make sure he wouldn't have regrets if I wasn't Ms Right. Better to clear up everything honestly early on than have secrets destroy us later. Men and women seem to be on different emotional levels which make connecting at the heart level difficult at times. Now I can trust...

I'm always open to feedback/suggestions!

Sorry to hear that...PTSD is a life changer, for sure! This diary will be a good way to get in touch with the part of me I've been running away from. Whether it will make any sense... (smile!)

Thank you, I like the topics (I relate to many!), the people are kind and interacting with others who experience PTSD is more meaningful than talking to someone in their office with a wall of degrees!

Thank you!

I'm a little nervous when I write something or respond to someone else, afraid of using the wrong words to say what I'm trying to say. I've finally got to a place where I can interact with people I don't know who also have PTSD. I joke that I'm "dumb as a box of rocks", because since having a...

A lot of self-help books I've read recommended journaling, but I've never known what to say. Here at this place is somewhere to sort myself out. I've gotten helpful advice here and the results have been positive. I'll give this a try, never too old to learn new things!

Sending you warm wishes and I'm proud of you for taking yourself in a healthier direction, though it had to be hard on you. You sound like you know what you need and have the strength and support to reach your goals. I hope your mother will realize the family is hurting and find the help she...

I've been stressing about telling my boyfriend/fiancee the details of a trauma that put a kink in our future. He didn't understand my fear of flying, now he does (somewhat). Thank you to Scout, if I remember correctly, for the info my friend could look up and read for himself. It made starting...

Sorry you've had so many negative things all at once, that's a lot of stress. I'm glad you have supportive friends! Divorce is sad, but staying in a relationship that is hurting you mentally, emotionally or physically is sadder. If he isn't trying to improve his problem, that's more difficult...

Thanks! I'm nervously sitting on a rock waiting for him to get back with supplies since we stayed an extra day. Its not easy planning the conversation that lets my longtime boyfriend know he's getting a basket case...

Thank you, I will do that. My last cellphone was so outdated it didn't have a camera or any of this new frustrating to learn. Thank you for your patience and advice!

Attach Files isn't shown but Insert Quotes is. I'm not using a computer, just a phone, so maybe that's the difference. I'm not tech smart at all, and I thank you for your help! I can't get the thumbs-up button to like your reply, yet I could on others. My lack of knowledge is the real issue...

Thank you to all for your input and kindness. I appreciate your advice and ideas! I'm a work in progress, but there's something to be gained from each reply. All is going well so far, we chose a day of fun before the serious discussion. That happens next and some of your replies will make...