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ACK! How awful!!! And worse than awful, the comment that spawned it all!!!! I heard from Anthony Robbins about 'the crab bucket'. If you catch crabs and put them in a bucket, you don't need to put a lid on the top. THat's because the other crabs will pull any escaping crab back down into the...

Hi CombatPTSD, I'm new too! I still have that New Member *sparkle*. It makes sense that there is a combat section of PTSD because of the core of the issue is literally life and death. What you willl find is that 'life' is a wonderfully short word and yet it resists definition. If you are a...

Hello KCKristi, I'm pleased to meet you. I'm not an expert. I just have one idea to offer. Can you establish one area that is 'yours'? That way you have some sense of control and you don't have to argue over that area. If you don't have at least one area of expertise that you can lay claim to...

Well, since you're studying for your own expertise, I'll cut to the chase. Take a look at the ages when people really start remembering. The point of the memory block is to arrive at adulthood. Ta-da! Once you are an adult, then everybody (not just sufferers) has to respond to the...

Mr. Clean, I've been rejected twice. I can relate to that situation. I'm not saying my marriage and your marriage are similar. I think my husband's issue is that he allows negative thoughts about me. You mentioned that your wife treats your feels like you are retarded. It's something...

You're welcome Tija! I'm not a HR expert other than working in HR for ten months in a hospital setting. Saw a lot of situations there. The thing that sets this one apart from others is documentation.

YEsssss! I have this. It's a long story, but cleaning is a horrible, painful battle because of the triggers. Now the good news is that I do have some work arounds. 1. Hit and run cleaning. That's right. I take a two minute cleaning job and do it. Then I run away (literally). Lather...

Quiet, we haven't met.. HI! I read your post on this thread.. and I'll put it with the other information when I come across the other posts. My opinion of a lot of managers has fallen very low over the years. Your story sounds quite believable compared to others that I've heard. I would...

Hello Micah, The end of a relationship is difficult in any circumstances. My thoughts are with you during this time. Hopefully some of the 'balance' you are seeking is to appreciate yourself as well. I think having PTSD is like running an invisible marathon or olympics. If we could see all...

Salut! Mr. Clean, I'm so sorry!! Your english is good. If you want to say something specific and you know what you want to say in Francaise, try going to google translator and typing it in. It will convert it to Englilsh! VOILA!!! C'est tres bon!!! It's important to feel understood. I...

Hello Milli, I have a hard time being alone. I have developed different ways of coping with it. There's different versions of it. One version is romantic. I'm missing that intimate connection with my husband. If he and I are on the 'outs' then he could be right next to me and I 'd be...

Hello Lots, I just wanted to let you know I read your posts. Thinking about you, today...

Sorry about the name misspell. I love the fact that you reached in and fixed it!!! Thank you Cragger for the hello! Tomorrow is going to be a busy day, going to a science field trip. SHould be fun. I'm one of 3 chaperones. GO ME! My posting will likely slow down for little bit. I will be...

Milli, I'm a new member here too, but I understand your post. I have a question: can you identify your triggers? Those moments when you suddenly experience a powerful feeling or have the memory? WHether or not you can piece everything together, for practical purposes of day to day living, I...

Thanks for the excellent welcome, FightingLily, Manic & Amethist! I already spent like an hour and a half reading things here. I did find the information incredibly helpful. Hmm.. I wondering where I might start with a little backstory. I mentioned I got married at 1991 (at age 21). My...

Heya Niecy, My children are 10 and 9. Simpler language is better, and shorter time periods are needed. Like a five to ten minute explanation max worked for my children. The main thing that they need to know is that situations are NOT their fault. That this does not change their status. I...

Hello All, Good to meet you. I too believe that we are not our labels. I will do my best to be a comfortable citizen here. My story is related to PTSD and started in 1991 when I got married. Some of my friends on-line struggled too. I'm looking for information about PTSD - and hoping to make...