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Thank you, Abstract. Giggle. Better to laugh than cry is my logo. And don't worry. If you go to jail, let me know which one and I'll send you a cake with a file in it. Not for the bars, but for your nails. You will need something to do while you rest from all those struggles in the outside...

Hi Olivia, Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Sorry for all you've been through, and are still going through. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, and now am burning it. (Sorry for my sense of humor). I have PTSD from multiple traumas, which started at age 2 when my mother died and the woman who...

As an adult, I first began to give to an orphanage since I was in one for a time in my early youth. Then, I joined in the fight to change the laws regarding mental health in the United States, which I'm thankful to say they have changed for the better. Then, I began assisting in the fight...

This is an excerpt from one of my old journals. It is part of an entry that I brought forth here this morning: "It took several more years to find the medical tests that showed how sick I really was. In that time, there were doctors who believed that I was ill and did everything they could, at...

Hi Snowblower, I too know that smell. I also have it as a taste. Sigh. I am so sorry you too struggle with these things that stay with us. I wish I could say it will go away. But I can say, it won't come up so frequently after time passes. My heart goes out to you, it really does. I do hope...

And that is where the problem comes in. sigh.

Okay, my foot is in this now. Loving you all. Specially those of you who are struggling to accept the realities of PTSD, bless your little pea-picking hearts. Now, if I could just figure out a way to make some extra money and not lose my cool while doing it. hmmmmmmmmmmm. Heck, just a couple...

Hi, and welcome to the PTSD Forum. Your friends attitude is so typical of the way most people think about those of us with PTSD. Sheesh. I so hate it when those type of people say things like, "It's what you 'might' do that scares me." I would love to just have said, "Oh, get a grip." One...

Hi Lacey, Welcome to the PTSD Forum. I too suffer from multiple traumas. Sigh. It is not easy, is it! The good news is, this place can help a lot. Most of us here get how depressing life can be when you have had multiple traumas. You think you have it together, than someone or something...

Hi Becky, Gentle hugs, if you'll allow them. I'm glad you are speaking about this. I'm sorry you lost that job, but sugar, there are other jobs out there. if I may ask, what type of skills do you have? Do you live in a city or do you have to travel a long way to get to town? That can make...

I hope you don't mind, but I'm sending you a safe, gentle hug. Bless your heart and mind. I am so so sorry that happened to you. I too know that family can suck big time. Shame on your dad. Shame on those who refused to acknowledge what you've been through. Big time shame on them. I am also...

For me, a flashback is intense pain or feeling like someone is trying to kill me again. If anything is over my face, I panic. Of if I can't move my arms or legs I feel as though I'm tied down again. I tend to come up fighting. At times it is a sharp pain as though I'm being hit time and time...

Good job, Onigokko. Way to take that first step. I do hope you get on with a good one. They can give you so many ways to cope with life and help you to find your sense of self again. Welcome to the PTSD Forum. safenow.

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No way. Girl. I have been in therapy off and on again since I was 5 years old. That is over 62 years. sigh. I've processed the process. LOL. safenow

I've been told that in order to heal "properly" I have to "rehash" all that old trauma. Good grief. I am 67 years old. Why the heck do I want to keep going back to that place in my past? I don't!. safenow

Oh girl. I can so understand how you feel. It is so dang frustrating. I used to be the "multi task" person. Now, I can't even do one task at a time. sigh. I ran into a guy I used to work with and he ask me to help him fill out a simple form, then print it off my computer. Without thinking I...

Have you ever been kissed by a butterfly? They flutter their wings against your bare skin. It is their way of showing you they care. If that doesn't scare you, I'm sending you a butterfly kiss right now. I wish my body reacted normally as well. The only problem you will find, is that it is...

First off, you really need to get over that. If you don't set some boundaries in life, you are going to be struggling no matter who you are with. It's a good sign she came back into your life. It means she really did care about you. But it is also important to put yourself first in taking good...

Hi Maggiemay, I too have that type of problem. However, I"ve had the diagnoses of MS for several years. In fact, over a couple of decades. sigh. Recently it got even worse, as I have many allergies which flared up due to people tossing chemicals into our trash dumpster area where I live...

KISS - Keep It Simple Silly. Giggle. Count me in on the private mail. I love seeing how everyone is doing. I was awful this past month, since I had so many issues at home. Sigh. I certainly hope this coming month will be better. safenow

I know my comments won't help, but just felt the need to say these things anyway. Sorry if it seems trite. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like to even be with someone any longer. I had to step away from those who I was married to. I have no idea how to interact with people...

hi Patience, Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Sorry for all you have been through. It sounds horrendous. I have ptsd from multiple trauma myself, so I know how difficult it can be. You will find a lot of good people here, and a ton of information on how to cope and assist you in the healing...

Thank you, Snowblower. Sounds interesting. I am a firm believer of positive affirmations. safenow

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