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I guess like most of everyone here I never thought it would happen to me,I really didn't know what ptsd was. Now I'm trying to figure out how to handle life.I have physical therapy this morning I have to go since I canceled 2 days this week already.

When did your symptoms become bad?For almost a year I " only" had horrible nightmares and couldn't sleep for more then 3 hours.About a month ago I completely lost it one day when I was approached by an autistic man since then I feel like every day is getting worst.Now I hate leaving my...

I feel my entire life,being and self has changed.After the day of attack I didn't work because of my injuries and still can't. I had only been in the hospital for happy things ,children.Now I dread going since I don't know how many more surgeries I'll need.My husband is here but gone,he just...

I chose not to go.We had a meal here then husband and 1 daughter went the others girls are here with me. I am not ready to face my demon yet.I am choosing to take back a little control of my life weather wrong or right.Thank you all so much.

My husband thinks I need to suck it up and get over it.Hate those words.My girls get it,they go out shopping with me and such so I can look to them to help me.This event has changed me to the core and I'm so great full for this site.

Cashew,thank you . I've tried to rationally think things through when I've been out in stores ect.but I panic and leave in tears to the point I feel like I'm having a heart attack. I'm just so scared.

I can't be near,in the same store or with in eyesight of people similar to the autistic guy who attacked me.My husband has a family member who is like this....I'm freaking out about tomorrow,the panic is freaking me out.Now what?

Like I need help but no one is around.

Yes it is workmans comp,a whole different nightmare. I had to go to their psychiatrist for an evaluation and he recommended therapy. I picked my own psychologist and he does treat ptsd. I just feel I'm slipping deeper.

Mine is the dark,crowds but the worst which sends me running are autistic people. I was attacked and severely injured by an autistic man.

I have tried a few and have found Lexapro daily and Valium before I go into a situation where I may face a trigger.

I go 1 x a week to a psychologist but I think I need more or different meds.

I hope to get better then I am now.I have had my rotator cuff fixed,bicep reattached, labrum fixed,ulnar nerve moved out from the bones of my elbow.I still need c5 c6 fused together and nerve damaged fixed if they can figure out where it is coming from.

I worked for a company that helps disabled people go out into the community and learn basic skills.we were at an ice cream store and I told him no when he wanted a second cone.I am lucky I am alive.Some days I don't feel so lucky.

Yes their " little" boy is 20 yrs old 450-500lbs 6'5" .

I was attacked at work June of 2014 by an autistic man because of the attack I have had 2 major surgeries and 2 minor along with 3 tests that are painful.I thought I was doing ok,I could sleep for a few hours before I woke up in a panic but now I'm slipping. I was approached 2x in a week by...