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Bpd is a very controversial diagnosis because it is the vague diagnosis. Those professionals unfamiliar with trauma tx lump. Every one they are incompetent to help into. It is notan empirically valid diagnosis which is why real scientists not mental. Health workers at Harvard university among...

As a scientist I would like to point out that the dmv is based on conjecture among social professionals and is not empirically of value. With regard to personality disorders it is easier for the professional to blame the patient for their own incompetence in understanding the nature of torture...

I think you hit the nail on the head shimmerz the reason there have always been nocturnals is the need for quiet reflection.

It's very irritating to hear construction even without a burned out nervous system so it isperfectly normal to find it distressing if you have ptsd. It is more an issue of stress to your sensory nervous system than being directly related to the precipitating event. Ptsd makes us more sensitive...

I hope you feel better. Maybe you can do something at home for yourself that you find soothing or distract yourself from worry through watching a funny movie or a drama you can get lost in. Hugs.

This might sound funny or resourceful depending on the reader but there is a web page with a comprehensive list of all helplines across the country and I used to call several out of state lines in order to talk sometimes more than once a day because I needed it. I still occasionally call one...

Candleflames,I am really happy you found doctors who listento you.

The gift of canines is the greatest gift goodness gave to sufferers of post traumatic stress I believe. The unconditional love I received from my dog goose faithful while I experienced the worst of my symptoms never angering, so intelligent, so loving; I simply cannot express how much she...

Cool! I love all these responses.

I felt the same way until very recently so I do not think you sound cruel

Lionheart, I can't speak to whether you are withdrawing socially. I can say that I am very social and I spend my afternoons and early evenings with others every day. I find that following my natural biorythm has helped my social life markedly because I am well-rested now and enjoy being with...

Yes jess, I relate to much of your post. Thanks 4 posting.

Geordie, A lifetime of trying to conform and being forced to conform to a diurnal society, especially having ptsd is quite simply exhausting. Our kind were very very important to the survival of the human race,yet we are not repaid for our service to humankind. One must be an entrepreneur or...

Geordie, I have done exactly that. I am fortunate to be able to create my own hours. Four years ago I started my own business and journey towards finding the healthiest environment for me which i have now been living in for more than a year. I have healed more in the last year than in my...

I have always been nocturnal even as a toddler I love the afternoon and evening I am energized at these times. Studies have been done showing the historical importance of nocturnals- saying we were the sentinels watching at night while the others slept. I can imagine them enjoying the stars...

Hi springer, I havealways feltthis way even in kindergarten I was a night owl. I have good adrenal function miraculously.

I feel much better in the afternoon from 3pm through the night. Do you have a tie of day inwhich you feel better?

Thank you for your wisdom. I am walking a lot and swimming and I find walking to be really great exercise and swimming to be my relaxing fun time. I have worried about the effects of ptsd. I have. Noticed that exercise has made me physically stronger. Theway ptsd affected me in the past was...

Open eyes, I live in costa rica and I feel better during the rainy season. The birds are more abundant and it's really relaxing.

Thaank you change, ms. Spock and into the light. Very grateful hugs to all of you and lionhearted always look at those words and know when you don't know it that I don't think you are bad we are all angels who survived something terrible. Warm hugs, Tatiana

@lionheart thank you;I would love that! :)

Hello, I joined two days ago. I suffer post traumatic stress and I am looking to make friends with fellow sufferers so we may support each other on our journey through this really difficult and greatly misunderstood experience. I am grateful that you are all survivors and are still here...

Thank you springer. I'll look him up.:)

Thank you franciemarnie and springer80. I held on through connecting with music I played on the stereo at a very young age and music I heard on tv and radio. I find that different songs and particularly lyrics touch me as I progress in my recovery. Right now toni childs is really soothing and...

I can say that throughout my experience with ptsd the single most iportant element in keeping me attached to my healthy self that existed prior to ptsd is music. The relief I got in the. Early days and most painful is immeasurable. Does anyone out there feel the same?