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Thanks all! I've noticed too that my guy and I are communicating more thoroughly. It's really helped a lot to get some things off my chest. We watched Katie Morton's disassociation video together last night on disassociation that I found really helpful. Once he was able to understand what was...

Hi SheilaKathy, I think it's normal to post your day, mood, etc. I try to avoid anything negative on my Facebook that could bring down anyone's mood or can be taken the wrong way. Maybe in private message it's okay, but the whole world can read everything you say. After trauma, I was guilty of...

Hi Ashley, my guy has Multiple Sclerosis and I have PTSD. It doesn't sound to be like you have MS, considering your CT scans were normal. When you're in a disassociation state, it's really hard to know what's real and what's not, like you said. You're definitely experiencing that it sounds...

So, today, I was working and I don't know what happened, but my mind got me sucked in. I was feeling myself falling into that awkward, uncomfortable, dreamlike disassociation state and I was feeling pretty out of it all day. I've been working on sensory techniques, but nothing worked like today...

@enough :hilarious: *snickers* Bahahaha.

It sounds like you have some really great and life changing goals. I love it. Anyway, making resolutions for a New Year is a fun ritual and can be a very good practice. I enjoy it. Last year, it wasn't a resolution, but I quit smoking. This year is to focus on learning French and get a little...

I can't! How ridiculous. You would think they would have enough experience to know what being in shock is. Sorry they're giving you a hard time. :(

Likewise! By the way, this may be the greatest post I have ever read on the internet. My career complaint today is, "If you wanted this project finished today then you should have sent the f***er in yesterday."

Personally, I would say cut yourself a break. It's only been two weeks. Maybe after enough time and exposure and getting back into the swing of things, you'll be just fine. Definitely talk to someone about your feelings and maybe even mention it to your boss. Are you able to carry anything on...

Gah! My brother's dad is a complete d*ck. I totally understand this and for a very long time, my brother (now 12) was very snarky with me when he didn't have time with me. Do you think she could be suffering from her fathers judgments and acting out due to insecurities? I really think if you had...

Two things: You said that you were abused as a child and that your dad was not around much. Being a child who was abused by childcare workers, people who were supposed to take care of you... like your father, do you think it's possible that your fearful feelings were misdirected towards your...

Welcome! :) Good luck!!

This might sound kind of weird, but have you ever considered hiring a therapist through Presto Experts? I have used it in the past for other things and it's been quite helpful. It's a little pricey, but figure, $50 for once a month counseling is even a step. Phone options are available and...

I have three kids and my younger brother and I are 15 years apart. (Ahh!) Spend some time with her doing something fun. Once you have her respect and she looks up to you, she will want to look up to you because she will admire you. If it's just constantly you trying to control her without her...

I mean this in as in as loving of a way that any stranger can be ... You're worried about him being in denial of PTSD, but I think there's a bigger issue in that you seem to be attached to someone that could potentially be a dangerous person. (It's not uncommon for young people to be drawn or...

How about a question for you....Do you think that there is something within yourself that you haven't paid close enough attention to? In other words, are you avoiding thoughts that you may have? This can cause you to feel disconnected from yourself or your outside environment.

I struggled with this for a while too. I eventually started looking into minimalism, particularly The Minimalists and Zen Habits. Controlling my outside environment by removing clutter has helped quite a bit. To me, I'd rather be in control of what I have rather than it eventually control me and...

Thank you.. I don't think he has divorced me. Thankfully, we're not in the same state! I was thinking that I wouldn't need to actually handle him, mostly because I really honestly don't know where he lives. I know what state he is in but I don't have his address. That would make things easier...

To clarify: I had been told a little something about the ground hamburger incident previously, but didn't take it seriously. (Why???? No idea!!!!! That would have been a good warning!!!!) He had spent some time in jail. He had told me that he was cleared for "something" by giving a sob story...

I got married when I was 19 years old, after about three dates. I had a child and coming from a traditional family, felt pushed to get married. I finally left after about three years, next month will be the eighth anniversary of being married... on paper. This is an incredibly long story so if...

Happy holidays! There needs to be more cranberry sauce in the world.

Am I really not the only one who is constantly terrified over planes flying overhead? I have no reason for it, aside from having lived on a military base and hearing planes and test explosions constantly. Anyway, I agree with all of this. I find myself avoiding certain movies because there...

Welcome. Nice to meet you, Tasha. I just joined yesterday and I think it's a big step for you and I, both. Everyone here has been very friendly and helpful, which I could not be more thankful for. I'm sorry that you had those experiences. That must have been very hard for you. They say that...

Thank you all. I expect that it will pass with time. It really helps to know that I'm not insane. I've planned on trying yoga again, so I'll take your advice and try that for a while. :) It's good to know that it's a normal human reaction and not something that just makes me "crazy."

Understandable. It sounds to be like you have an idea of what's going on already. Stay alert and protect yourself and maybe withdraw at times to think about things. But remember, people can't be fixed by anyone else. It's wishful thinking, unfortunately, no matter how much we care or love...