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What is this? I'm so confused and I agree with Zaniara. I've been taken advantage of too many times because I didn't protect myself. The littlest bit of attention/affection could and still sometimes can get me to put myself in situations that are unsafe. I have been abused several times because...

@Hashi & @Abstract - I completely agree with both of you. I'm pretty sure this guy probably doesn't have the level of experience that I most likely need to get to the "survivor" stage. However, considering the college I come from "party school" and the crime rate on campus especially trauma...

I hate naming it. I don't even like the word, "rape". Like it's just a terrible word, it sounds terrible. At least to me. I hear it and my stomach is already doing flips while my heart rate increases exponentially. I don't even like typing it here. I mean I don't think I have literally ever told...

Got a reply. He said "of course" he has experience with trauma and PTSD. Sounds like a weird way to put it. He said he understands why I'd be nervous about talking and asked if I feel comfortable sharing "a little" about my trauma. What's a little? This is all 24 years of my life, I feel like a...

@WillyKat - I did have some strawberry cheese cake last night. So we'll count that. I'm having extreme issues keeping food in my stomach though because of a concussion I sustained during winter break, so too much would not be good. Amazingly it did stay in last night though. My body's way of...

Sent a message...wow my heart is still pounding! This is what I sent: "Sending just this message is terrifying for me, so definitely not ready for face-to-face of any sort. I don't really know what to say or ask. Do you have training/experience with people who have PTSD/Trauma? I guess that's...

Thanks everyone! I'm counting down to May! Also April is my certification test, so that's getting overwhelming too, but I'm ready for it to be over. I did message my doctor, and he had no problem writing a note. He said he'd mail it since I don't get a lot of time to try and get there to pick...

@BloomInWinter I get the surveys for research projects as well, but I actually think this was something a little different. I've already received a message back from the psychologist with offers to continue talking anonymously through email, or come in for a face to face appointment. I don't...

Ok still haven't called yet. I am terrible at this. Something really strange happened to me today though. I got an email from my school, it seemed like a mass email. They have a confidential questionnaire to fill out about mental health. The answers go to a psychologist on campus, I didn't even...

So I'm a full-time college student, taking 19 credits. This typically would have been busy because I also have 2 kids, drive 70 miles to school each day, 2 jobs, and 20-30 hours of clinical a week. I sustained a concussion over break though, and now I CAN'T think. This isn't so much PTSD...

This is exactly where I get lost. I am in NO way saying you did anything wrong here. I have been that vulnerable before, and maybe still am. A whole reason part of my trauma even occurred is because I was that vulnerable due to the other part of my trauma. But what doctor, counselor, mental...

I've tried to understand this, and I just don't get it. Like why would a therapist do this? It's just SO way out there. I know some therapists, doctors, whoever do bad things to their patients. They get involved, either intentionally or unintentionally, but I somewhat "get" that attraction...

This is a very big reason why I am nervous to tell anyone. My fiance' is supportive. He's seen me struggle, and he knows I want to be different but my brain and body just don't allow it. Other than him though, I know I would get eye rolls, and everything else from other people. Too many people...

I can't even remember how many times I've been told things like this. Not specifically about PTSD because I haven't told many people, but just in general. Or I've been around people when they've been saying this about somebody else. I definitely want to just yell at them at those points. It is...

I don't know how old you are, which may or may not be relevant. People in general, but for sure teenagers (you just mentioned high school above so that's why I thought, maybe a teenager), definitely don't always know how to handle things like this. Is it possible she just didn't know what to...

Just reading the way you titled it. "The Laundry Must Be Folded This way..." I definitely have that issue. I don't know if its because I have PTSD or not, but I can't stand letting my fiance' fold laundry, and yes there have been times I have refolded it. I'm not at all "belittling" towards him...

It has definitely been all at once. I've found that once I started opening up, it was truly what I needed, because it just keeps getting easier every time. It has been a little overwhelming, but at the same time I've been feeling pretty good about it. @Ryn - Some of your ideas are great, and I...

@Hashi - If I ever get into the office, I like your ideas. First I have to actually get there, and then not die of anxiety prior to going, and not pass out in the waiting room. Well actually, first I have to call. Good idea! Step 1: Look up the phone number.

I'm having a very hard time these first couple weeks of this semester trying to get into my schoolwork. I want to do good, and just study, but all I can think about is my life. I can't concentrate when I try to read. The only homework that seems to even maybe keep me busy is Chemistry, and even...

I can't sleep at all to tell you the truth. Where I'll finally pass out is always a mystery. More times than not I sit down to watch TV and my exhaustion just finally takes over. Sam jam- I also thought of: exercise during the day. The best period of sleep I've ever had was when I was...

Wouldn't you know...I never ended up calling. Although I don't know how "active" this decision was. I think my day was just busy. Maybe tomorrow will be different. Why do I have such a hard time doing this? I mean yeesh, its just a phone call right?

Narrows it down well...

Hey my twin is at least 200 miles from me as well....maybe it thinks I'm still at school. That would put "I" only about 130 miles off...

I have none for you as I never sleep either.... Just wanted to say I work 2 jobs, have 2 kids, and am a full-time student as well...and I get told "how do you do it?" all of the time too. Its exhausting and you still can't sleep, but hey at least there's extra time in your day to do homework.;)...

"I" have this feeling as well....