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I'm pretty new here, and am thrilled to find a place to talk about this stuff. I now understand better how to explain to others how having the thought "I want to be dead" doesn't necessarily mean a person is in danger of killing themself. Thinking about death, talking about death is healthy...

I recently ran across a book discussing the link between trauma and pain. I haven't gotten it yet. I don't know if I'm allowed to name it, but it deals with freedom from pain. Good luck.

New here. I have c-PTSD. I've had holiday terrors since childhood when the worst abuse/torture occurred. For over 50 years, the holidays have been an absolute nightmare. It used to start in October, but now, it's only for short periods in November and December. I get so triggered that I can...

Basically the same things.: I have no sense of safety. I've never felt like someone "has my back" Trust. I can't seem to let people get to close. I've only had a few close friends in my life. I've had no romantic relationships . Zero. I can't express the amount of terror I have just thinking...

This is my first post. I have been struggling with non-productivity for years. It's been a nightmare since I lost my job 3 years ago. For me, I just feel so very, very, very overwhelmed. All I can do is zone out playing computer games and other light and fluffy, can't deal with real life type...

Wow! Thanks to all of you for your comments. I have been having trouble even thinking about going back to work. I, meanwhile, have been working very hard on my healing with unbelievable success. I finally am finding a good reason to live. I've been waiting all my life for these changes! I need...

THANK you all for your comments! I'm thrilled to know that someone else can understand this, though I deeply regret that you do! Nobody should have to endure this! I will try to get on disability. I feel like I'm being forced out of my own denial about my ability to function. I've always been...

Hi! I've always been different. PTSD different. I have had trouble making connections with people most of my life. I pray that I can find some connections here. I've been unemployed for awhile. I 've been making amazing progress with my healing because I have the time to put in. My abuse...