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Hi Bigz, Welcome to the PTSD Forum. You will find a lot of good information here, as well as kind, caring people. I used to have a problem looking at people and I still have a problem looking at myself. Due to extreme abuse, I had and have a lot of scars on my face and body, so I got some...

Leah, In my thinking, she was wrong to tell you to discuss that with your husband. Now he has that crap going around in his mind as well. I would not want to have your therapist working with me. I'd end up worse than I am. I so agree with you that Sex and Abuse are two different things. Very...

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. (Helen Keller) I found that keeping a journal helps. When I step back and look at what I have written, sometimes I can see the distorted...

Hi Kim. Nice to see you again. I think it is true. For me, once I began to understand and found a way to talk about what was going on, it happens less frequently. Now it is less a "fog" and more a "belch". Giggle. Safenow

I was told so many times in my past I'd not make it to the end of that year I gave up on trying to see into the future. It scares me to even think about it here on earth. For me, being a religious person helps in that area. I believe my future will be much better than my past, so that gives me...

Is it possible you are diabetic, or perhaps you are having either a cluster or migraine headache. Have you seen a doctor and told them about this? I recommend you do that. safenow

Hi jjh29. I have had some where I woke up in a different location and many months had gone by. For me, they usually happen when I wasn't safe to begin with, rather than the other way around. safenow

Hi dnp, It's too bad your work is putting that type of restriction on you. They are really causing more harm than good by doing that. I"m sorry you are having these panic attacks. If I may, I'd like to share some ways to help with those. Flash backs suck, big time. Here is a link to a page...

Kas, my heart goes out to you. I so understand. I hope if you just give her time, she will come back to being comfortable around you again. I have a dear friend, who tends to shy away from me, since she learned of what I had to experience. She doesn't know what to say, and I'm sure that is why...

Here is my .02 cents on this topic. I hate phones. I am a person with PTSD from multiple traumas. I do not like getting calls, nor making them. Those who love me and have stood by me through thick and thin know that, so they don't take offense when I don't call them. Now I must admit, those a...

INFJ. hmmmmm.

Leah, I want you to take some deep, cleansing breathes. Keep doing it for a few minutes. Open your front door and stick your head outside. Breathe in and allow yourself to calm down. You will be all right. Hug your hubby, and know that you are loved. safenow

Hi AlterEgo, Sorry for all that crap. It really sucks. Some things just are too hard to handle. Sometimes, we need someone to talk to outside the job. I do hope you found someone. If not, I recommend you start looking for a good trauma therapist. Welcome to the PTSD Forum. You will find a...

I hope you don't mind if I pop in here for a second. In my opinion, she did a big no-no. To plant that crap in your mind is so wrong. Shame on her. If she was my worker, I'd let her have it with both barrels. Shame, shame on her. I wonder if she's ever had physical trauma? I doubt it or she...

Louisa, I don't live in the UK, however, you are not alone. I'm sure those who do live there will be here to give you some advice. You are in a really good place to gain support from those of us who understand how you feel. I"m sorry you went through what you did. I know how difficult it is...

(((( Zaniara ))))

I hate those types of questions. Most of the time, I just grunt and keep walking. They don't really care anyway. However, the exception is when I know the person really well, and they ask, I either say "are you sure you want to know?", or "do you have time?" sort of reply. It depends on how...

Shanleen, I don't know what state you live in, however, you can get housing vouchers to assist with rent, and get help in paying some of your bills. Girl, you deserve better than what you are getting. I learned a long time ago, it's better to live in a tent on the beach than stay with an...

I agree with SOL. Find yourself a good trauma therapist as soon as you can. Don't waste your time or money on the wrong kind of therapist. You are only hurting yourself by sticking with this one. Safenow.

The police rescued me when I was about 5 years old. I had been a feral child, living outside for about a year previously. I was in and out of the hospital for many years. I never really got much mental health help as a youngster, because no one knew how to help. There are not many children in...

I second what pathos said. Take charge of the session. It is your life, you need to have a say in how it is taken care of. Good luck safenow.

Sugar, you have a right tell him to hit the door if he isn't going to show you any respect. Don't back down. He needs to know you are serious about how he treats you. PTSD is no excuse for nasty behavior. safenow

Hi Mama Nines, Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Bless your heart. I am sorry you have post traumatic stress. Knee surgery can be very painful. I had it done on my left knee a number of years ago, and it took an entire year for things to settle down. I still have issues from that surgery. sigh. It...

I took me and my chair out to get a soda and to the thrift store to pick up a new keyboard. It seems to work pretty good so far.

Really sorry to hear that. I hope it turns out well. It can be very frustrating to be in the type of realtionship with someone you love like you are. My heart goes out to you. safenow