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For me, when I withdraw it is a reaction to some type of emotion that is overwhelming my mind. Usually this is some source of pain or rejection from a person I trust. It's that reaction of "well yes they were close to me but they will hurt me just the same". The old doomsday feeling like...

Hey there rj and welcome to the forum... You sound like a true survivor and have worked very hard to keep yourself moving in a positive direction. I :clap: your courage and strength! You will find lots of information here and it's a wonderful place to get feed back on stresses or triggers...

I agree with Kers on the degree of dissociation that is involved. My experience was that I would lose large chunks of time and feel like I was waking up from a nap. This brought me great anxiety and made the trip to where I wanted to go that more shaky. I knew the difference between just...

Made It Through Gobble Day Wow!!! It's so good to be home and back to normal routine after the Thanksgiving from hell. I think I made it through with minimal triggering although mine usually happens some time after the original triggering. Thanks so much to all that gave wonderful...

Well here I am at my parents house trying to spend a holiday week with them and family from Texas. It was really good to see them since it had been over 20 years and the cousins are grown now. Last time I saw them they were toddlers. They have grown up nicely!! I was going along enjoying...

What a great thing that your old therapist is still around to help out. I always feel more comfortable when I'm working with someone that knows my history so I won't have to explain all over again. That stresses me out more than anything else. I have a bad habit of stuffing things also. It...

I guess the upcoming holidays have me thinking about family, and I can't seem to stop thinking about what my brother is and what kind of holiday those poor little girls are going to have. I pray that they are able to temporarily put the trauma behind them and enjoy the excitement of family and...

Welcome and so glad you found the forum!! This place has given me answers, hope, strength,peace...so many positive things. PTSD is rough and the other things you are facing are rough. Hope you find a serene place here to process your stresses. People are not judgmental or critical here, so I...

Hey there Hocking, I too went through all kinds of therapy for years and PTSD was never mentioned to me until about 8-10 years ago. Even then, I was never encouraged to look into treatment and I think PTSD (besides combat PTSD) was a confusing diagnosis. It has only been recently that science...

So glad you found the forum to help you sort all this out. I know what you mean by piling to much on family and friends. This is a great place to get first hand experience, strength and hope on how to handle the symptoms of PTSD. I know you said your EMDR would be ending soon and that you...

Welcome JohnP So glad you found the forum to help you with your pain. Here, there is plenty of water if you look around and study the information available as well as talk with other carers that have been where you are now. Hope you continue to chat here and get the answers you are looking for.

Hello and welcome to the forum leida.. Sorry to hear that you are heart broken, that's a really depressing place to be as you know. My spouse and I both have PTSD and for many years we bounced off each other. When we took time individually to work on our symptoms, we were able to come back...

I hear what you are saying about not knowing how to express yourself when your so overwhelmed with feelings. You do sound like you have a lot on your plate, and sometimes the routine can drive you crazy. I think it's great you called in sick to spend some down time. That doesn't make you...

Yeah, kick him out! I don't know what a wanker is, but it sounds like that fool! I wouldn't let anyone bully me in that way. He's not serving his country now by being a wanker (Anthony, you'll have to explain, I'm an uncultured southern girl in the hills of Tennessee. Hoo Hoo!)

Yep, there's that amazing ghost again! You do tend to pop in and out like a ghost, but always with amazing ways to look at our pain train!! Keep that train chuggin there ghost...lol

Eye mask ear plugs (sometimes) sleeping with snugly cats fan blowing Trazadone Seroquel eating cheese before bed Sleepy Time tea

What a handsome and dignified looking couple. The dress is outstanding!!

how about when... You have the urge to go hang out at Wal-mart and watch the kids get spankings from irate mothers instead of staying at home with the spouse explaining once again, what's wrong with you. While in Wal-Mart, you find yourself looking for freaks to make you feel "normal." You...

Momma Kitty, I apologize for any questions that have made you upset. I understood the post to say that you weren't for sure, so I reacted thoughtlessly by asking unnecessary questions. Your husband's settlement is very specific. I hope you can find someone to help you work through all these...

I hear what you are saying about one-upping in a PTSD meeting. I have been told that it is a common occurrence when the meetings are not focused enough. It seems that everyone gets triggered by the others sharing and then it escalates to who had it the worst and who deserves the most attention...

I hear what you are saying about one-uping in a PTSD meeting. I have been told that it is a common occurrence when the meetings are not focused enough. It seems that everyone gets triggered by the others sharing and then it escalaides to who had it the worst and who deserves the most attention...

I am one of the one's with multiple diagnosis and yes, OCD is one of them. Mine manifests its way by having obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. The compulsive behavior is reacting to the obsessive thinking and finding ways to shut myself down. I've spent years looking at pennies and...

What a miracle you and your daughter are!! I can't imagine the misery your illnesses caused you during a time you should have been enjoying (somewhat!) the news of becoming a mother. You are one strong willed woman! Dealing with the traumatic symptoms that were left, you must be exhausted...

So glad you found this forum to let you know you are not alone. This disease is by no means simple or easily managed. There is a great bit of information on this site to educate you on the symptoms and management of the triggers. I'm sorry to hear that you have lost a reason to continue...

Momma Kitty, Sorry to hear about your extreme anxiety right now. I understand how you would feel that way considering what your husband just told you about his policy. Is that something he came up with or is it truly Tennessee State Law? Have you investigated with a representative of Legal...