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I've been suffering from severe fatigue (in addition to PTSD) for nearly 2 years. It's come and gone but has definitely become a consistent problem in my household. I have a hard time staying awake all day, I take a medication called Provigil, and i'm much weaker than I used to be. My Doctor...

I've been looking into a disability claim for my PTSD. I've been struggling to work for years and I just want out, I can't take it. The disability advocate says that I will need a letter from my therapist saying that I absolutely can't work in any capacity. But my therapist is so gung-ho about...

I recently hurt my back and was given hydrocodone for the pain. In addition to helping my back, I couldn't believe the effect it had on my anxiety. I felt such an incredible weight lifted off my shoulders. But I know that it's very addictive and withdrawals are inevitable after a while. I'm...

Prozosin was awful for me. It had the unfortunate side effect of giving me a stuffing nose so I woke up feeling like a I had a terrible head cold every morning. It was supposed to help me sleep, but it kept me up all night!

UPDATE: I spoke with an attorney, she told me I may have a case. But that I really need to get a medical doctor on board who will say I can't work. I'm meeting with a new doctor next week. Last week I ended up in the ER for the first time in my life, I had some sort of horrible back seizing...

I actually do work fo myself in a small way. I have a YouTube channel that gets me a small amount of money each month. And I'm an artist, so every so often someone will send me a request to have something designed. I've tried in the past to work from home, but I've never been able to make enough...

I'm so sorry you've had to deal with all that! Yes, we seem to be in similar boats. I've pressed on for years, jumping from job to job- hoping that the next one will be low stress enough or a "good fit". But sometimes the anxiety comes from just knowing I have to leave the house. I'm constantly...

This is great information, thank you. I'm currently 31 and very low income. I don't think I've ever made over 20k in a year in my whole life. I've had some college, but I never finished due to my panic attacks. Does that mean my assistance would be quite low? I don't need to lead a fancy life...

I've had a diagnosis from a doctor for many years... but I've never really considered disability as an option. But after reading the SSA guidelines, I seem to meet all the criteria (which feels pretty awful, really) I can't drive a car, I can't go out at night, I avoid public transportation...

I've been struggling with PTSD for years, but my recent divorce has caused a huge amount of stress in my life. It's taken two years to completely separate myself from my ex-husband, who tried to lie in court to get custody of our daughter. He was rejected, of course, the courts can see through...

I grew up in a neglectful home. There were obvious downsides to it, but I experienced a huge amount of freedom that I became accustom to. Basic things like meal times, bedtime, just living life on a schedule was unknown to me. Because of that I think I've had a really difficult time adjusting to...

Definitely. Unfortunately, I'm a single mom now and working from home. So I don't have the funds to secure a lawyer. But I'm setting up an appointment to see Legal Aid in my area. The money dispute I think will be a big part of his argument. I am an online content creator with a Patreon...

Summary: I recently left my husband who was emotionally and financially abusing me. It was terrifying, but with the help of CARDV, I have been able to leave and pick up the pieces of my life. But he couldn't just let me leave. He's now petitioning to gain full custody of my daughter, who was...

@@broken brain Eek! How awful! That really is gross and objectifying of them. :(

I'm glad it's not just me. Someone mentioned the self harm community and cutting. Now I can't really pass judgement because when I was in school in the 90's, this wasn't really a thing. I'm sure some kids did it, but it seems to have exploded into a fad with teens now. On YouTube there are...

I've been coming here for a long time. I've struggled with PTSD for most of my adult life and I've noticed an increase in the use of trigger warnings in social media. Which I feel is both good and bad... I hope this isn't offensive but I feel like a lot of young people are beginning to see...

I recently went through a difficult transition with my husband. Things worked out and we're moving forward but the added stress seems to correlate with me talking in my sleep A LOT. I used to do this a lot as a teen (pre diagnosis) and almost everyone whose shared a bed with me regularly has a...

Licensed Clinical Social Worker. :)

(yes, sorry, we're in the states.) I'm wondering if she could explain what happened but say, "I'm not comfortable talking about who it was."

I know it's silly the whole, "I have a friend who..." shtick, but I legitimately do. This person is seeing a social worker and she believes her mother may have molested her as a young child. But she's not sure. She wants to work on her issues, but because she has a minor sister still living with...

Recently I have found a lot of articles in the news and things people post online have been triggering me. Ever since the Steubenville case, now all the major news outlets are talking about it and other related cases. Although I really want to be an active member of the fight against rape...

I have been off all my meds since I'm trying to breastfeed, plus I can't really take my clonidine or xanax when I have to get up every couple hours with a newborn. This has left me open to the kind of nightmares I haven't had in a LONG time. [POSSIBLE TRIGGERS AHEAD] A few nights ago... I...

That is so true! Everyone talks about what a blessing it is, and how exciting. Of course it's those things as well, but it's a HUGE shock to the system as well. People seem to laugh it off like it's no big deal- makes me feel pretty inadequate for struggling like I am. I spoke to my boyfriend...

Thank you everyone! I think I have been wrapped up in the stigma of PPD. When I think of women who suffer from postpartum depression, I think about the news stories you hear of women who kill or neglect their babies. I could never do that. I love her more than anything. All the same, I have...

On December 3rd, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. I was anticipating the physical strain of sleep deprivation and the sudden change in lifestyle. What I wasn't prepared for was the incredible sense of vulnerability I feel. I have no family except for my mother- who is at the center of my...