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Wowza, are you ever prepared! I think you've got some excellent questions there, ones that I never thought to ask. Good luck, and please let us know how it went.

I've been in for 10 years now and I have no intentions of quitting until I've conquered this. Nor will I apologize for the amount of time it's taking me to meet my goal. My attitude is that until someone "can walk a mile in my shoes," I will not allow anyone, including myself, to compare...

I'm finally, finally getting some relief. 3 days ago I started taking GNC 750 mg GABA pills, 3 times a day. I even slept through the night for the first time in years. Wahoo! I've read several articles on GABA supplementation, some saying it doesn't work because of the blood/brain barrier...

Thanks, I will.

I tried it for a while and it didn't do a thing for me. Going onto a low-lectin diet helped a lot and I see that you suffer from arthritis, so you would be a good candidate for lectin sensitivity. Dr. Gundry has a book out, "The Plant Paradox", and Joe Cohen from selfhacked.com has a lot of...

I found this article about GABA supplementation helping decrease anxiety. Has anyone tried this yet? I'd like to try it, but I understand that it can lead to depression as well, but I think my depression is from the insomnia and the stress of PTSD, not from a chemical imbalance. I'd...

I listened to Paul McKenna's hypnosis CD "Quit Smoking Today" every night before I fell asleep. I continued smoking without trying to stop, then one morning I woke up not wanting to smoke at all, don't even remember what it feels like, had no withdrawal symptoms, and even though that was almost...

"Which just makes me feel worse, because shouldn't I be past this?" Oh, Muttly, I feel so bad for you, for all of us... No, we "should" not be past this, this being the source of our PTSD. It's a goal where some days we can hold our head above water, then some days we need help to do so...

Me three, Muttly. Hang tight...

Yes, it happens to me all the time, and it makes me want to scream. I can't figure out why, but the thoughts are very intrusive right now, without any kind of identifiable trigger. It sucks and I don't know how to make them stop. Thanks for opening up this dialogue. It helps to know that I'm...

Sending Reiki your way for the best outcome Rosie.

I did and I'm happy that I did. First of all, my therapist is not available at 3 am when I need someone to talk to (a saliva test for cortisol indicated that my levels are through the roof at that hour), so she recognizes the importance of having that kind of need fulfilled through this forum...

Yeah, the same thing happens to me. I get confused, feel panic, then mentally shut down. I think the shutting down is the result of the panic I feel. It's like I'm being attacked by the endless text. Too much, just too much.

Thanks for the tips! I'll be sure to check it out these week and see if I can find a local group to get involved in.

I agree with Alice. The only way to get even is to be successful in your attitude. It drives them nuts!

Gosh, yes, and a way to temper the anger that can sneak up on a person with PTSD.

Protection mechanism...

Yes, you are worth saving. You DO deserve compassion, it just hasn't found you yet, but it's on its way, it's got to be. I believe it for you...for me...and for every person here who suffers in silence and pain.

I'm wondering the same thing myself. Does anyone out there know how to find what kind of support groups are available in our geographical area?

Gosh, it sounds to me that ending your relationship with your father was the only intelligent and safe thing to do. Could it be that your doubts are reflecting your longing for a normal relationship with him rather that the rotten one you were dealt? A relationship that he messed up, not you...

I can see where these thoughts would upset you and make you doubt your reality. Has your dad ever tried to discuss his relationship with you?

I'm excited for you. Have fun!

It's very thoughtful and mature of you to respect the friends that are still going to Homecoming, but the mall sounds like a blast to me. And there's nothing wrong with making that trip to the mall a part of your "me" day. Stay safe and enjoy your evening! Let us know how it worked out.

No, I would not tell her. It might make you feel better, but not her. And if her memories start to come back, and she approaches you with questions about them, then I would be honest and try very hard to make sure she understands that the abuse was not her fault.

Is there any other activity that you could get involved in that would soothe you? A movie? A trip to the mall? It sounds like going to Homecoming might be very upsetting for you, so I was trying to think of something that would make Saturday a special day for you. That way you wouldn't feel...