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I am very impressed with the responses I am seeing. I previously stated, that previous existence is now a distant memory. Sometimes I have to reflect to articulate better. The pain of that existence is a distant memory. But I do reflect on what I was like before, what happened, and what I am...

In March of 2004, I had been sober 2 years, 1 month. I started the left hand stringed instrument playing Dec 31, 2003. Up to that day, I was deteriorating, even in sobriety. You made a relevant, compelling point, which I have often wondered myself. There were obviously multiple issues...

Next month will be the 10 year anniversary, of the day I informed my wife I no longer have PTSD. I have been doing well. The decades spent, of a sad and dysfunctional existence are now a distant memory. If I had not done what I did, I am certain I would no longer be here. I don't have much to...

I've been where you are at. My answer to your question, "do I dare hope", is: YUP. I know what it is like to feel all hope is lost. I had PTSD, perhaps most of all my life, due to an abusive father. I was not formally diagnosed with PTSD until the late 1990's, but I had symptoms of PTSD as...

It has been a while since I written on this forum. Your story moved me. I am so sorry to hear of what you have experienced. I come up short of words in attempting to describe the evil some humans possess. Torture is the worst thing that can happen to a person. Given a choice, I would choose...

I'm not having nightmares, flash backs, or jumping out of my skin with sudden noises. But last week I was having difficulty focusing and managing day to day stuff. I have been preparing for a showdown this weekend, just making sure I've got my ducks in a row. Thanks for asking.

This is still an ongoing thing. Everything I have described is as accurate and honest as I know how to be. I am known for honesty and integrity in my personal and career life. In this overall discussion, I feel It would be dishonest if I did not include difficulties and setbacks. This past year...

The first time I was diagnosed with PTSD, was in April or May of 1999, I believe. I went to a rapid detox clinic, and they did the testing there, the day prior to the procedure. Then in January, 2000, the State Board mandated I go for evaluation, so they could determine what course of action was...

I am so pleased to hear of your efforts, and of the improvements you are experiencing. Did you actually obtain a left hand guitar? Are you still practicing playing a guitar left handed? Would like to hear more. Please forgive me if this comes across as too direct. Speaking from my own...

When I had PTSD, and I was mandated to go to a treatment center, I did try to talk about specific events that happened. I was unable to do so, without falling apart at the seams. After being discharged, I was also mandated to seek professional counseling, undergo random urine tests, and see a...

The question you asked is the most common question people have. Since the time when I realized what had taken place, I have made an effort to see which activities I already knew could be practiced left handed. Most centered around outdoor sports such as fishing, hunting, and shooting. I was able...

My story is true. For a time, I asked myself repeatedly if I am absolutely certain the symptoms of PTSD have gone away. There is no doubt that they have. I state that based not just on the fact that I feel like a different person. That is too subjective. As we all know there are distinct...

I had this type of experience once. It was around January, 2002. My supervisor had been riding my case about an issue I had no control over. She called me into her office, to bitch and moan some more. I truly believed my job was on the line. My state of mind was about as bad as it ever got. She...

Enmat - I'm inclined to agree with you. When I had PTSD

I appreciate the interest. It has been 6 years, and 3 months, since that day I told my wife I no longer had PTSD. She did not believe it at the time, but I knew over time it would prove to be true. I have not had ptsd symptoms since that time, and I am a completely different person, than what...

I promised on another thread I would locate this discussion, and move it to the front. As I have stated numerous times, this is an excellent thread, and one of my favorites. A LOT of relevant information is on these pages. Hope you enjoy

I also voted for May, 2 reasons. - avoiding the spring break scene - better fishing in May I would really like to meet as many of you as possible.

Thanks Anthony. My story, and the discussions that have related it to it, are as honest and accurate as I know how to present it. I carefully describe, in my original story, toward the end, that I do not know for sure if this would work for everybody, or in fact, if it would work for anyone...

OK, I'll respond to this. A) you are assuming you have the slightest clue you know every method I have tried. You don't. - True, so why don't you share what ever you may have done in. You might have something constructive to offer. But realistically I can see nothing constructive coming...

You were one of the first to respond to my story, and your response was one of skepticism. I'm totally OK with that. What I am presenting is a new experience, I expect to be met with skepticism, and I expect to be challenged. But unless you have actively tried the events I have carefully...

Very profound question.

I have known many mentally ill people in my life, some with PTSD, some with other diagnoses. I can not recall any that I think would have carried out a mass murder such as this. I think this was a direct result of this person's beliefs and association with radical Islam. This was an act of...

I just scanned through the article. When I get a chance I will try to look at it more closely. I also think PTSD is being overdiagnosed. I don't know, it seems to be a trend or something. I would go so far as to say, the word PTSD is often thrown around carelessly and overused at times for...

I don't think the murders he committed had anything to do with PTSD.

The whole thing could have been written better, but there is something significant. I did a search for the part of the brain they are referring to, this is from Wiki: The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is the frontal part of the cingulate cortex, that resembles a "collar" form around the...