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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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I'm just entering my 3rd trimester of pregnancy and I was asked to do a glucose tolerance test. This was extremely difficult for me as I have an intense phobia of intravenous needles linked to my trauma. It was 3 lab draws in all, but with the aid of my medications I was able to make it through...

I recently became the editor of a weekly newspaper. I didn't mean to- I have no real interest in journalism, I'm an artist and I applied to become the ad designer. But the publisher decided I had "what it took" and promoted me within weeks. The paper was just starting out and honestly just think...

I recently did something that I've never done before. I'm not a big drinker, and when I am, I have always been a happy, affectionate, fun drunk. Recently I started dating a new man- whom I like very much. He's very kind, gentle and soft spoken- not the type of guy I would usually go for (<-- I'm...

My mother have a very arms length relationship. She lives 10 states away and that's the way I like it. My life here is very separate from everything I was as a child. Recently my mother sent me a whole package of baby pictures and pictures of my as a child. Well to begin they were filthy. The...

I can't seem to stop freaking out about little things. I'm under a lot of pressure right now, I'm out of money and my student loan companies are hounding me everyday about payments. But it's coming out in other ways. I suddenly can't be in the house alone without locking the door. I can't stop...

I've never associated myself with my biological family. They were abusive, drunk, and drugged all the time. The main point of pride I has as a child was that I wasn't like them. I found familial relationships with my friends and created bonds with them I felt were completely unbreakable. Then a...

Hi I'm new to this forum but I really wanted to get some other perspectives on this... I was finally diagnosed with PTSD last year, I'm 26 and I don't have driver's license. I admit it's a source of shame for me, but I am absolutely terrified of driving. I understand the root of it, I was...