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I'm trying to find a better way to deal with my anger. Though I never hurt anyone, nor would I, sometimes I feel like it's killing me. That's why I started drinking. I wanted to be completely numb and not care. I wanted my mind to stop. Does anyone have any tips or positive ways to deal with...

I constantly deal with that. I already had issues reading people but now I don't trust myself. I avoid making new freinds and hanging out with old friends. I think alot . I call it 'stewing' and sometimes my anger monster comes out.

I'm lucky about the hair, though mine is head related. If someone touches my neck or breathes on my neck I freeze or jump. I almost hit my mom by accident when she came up behind me once.

Yes we can but for me personally, the getting upset and getting things off my chest is helpful. Stick with it. My therapist said security and stabilty are critical in my healing.

I agree. I was there once. Welcome to the forum.

(((Srain))) This happens to me often. It's scary and frustrating. Hang in there.

I hate crowds, I feel trapped. Or long lines. I feel as if I can't escape should I need it. My mind is always looking for an escape route.

it's possible or she feels like she can trust you. She feels safe. This is difficult for most of us to talk about and maybe since you two have a history she knows she can trust you.

I think I can be some of everything. Everyone's mind is wired a little different so it's very possible.

I will not commit suicide as I promised my family and my 'family' here I wouldn't.

I always felt I was weird. On days when my anxiety is high I can't sleep. My brain just spins and won't stop. My body is on alert. I hate it.

For me personally, I use sex for self-medication. There are certain things that my partner can't do but generally I enjoy sex.

I still feel pretty good but got upset when my family started talking about bad bosses. I got really angry.

I think he is only because we talked after and we were fine but then a nosy friend got involved then he stopped speaking to me. I think she said something, though probably well-meaning, that made it worse. I just don't like people speaking for me without the right to. I didn't ask her to get...

I finally wrote it all down and exorcised a demon inside me. I feel so much better. I feel alive.

I just wrote mine down too. It is a strange feeling. I feel better. I was afraid to write mine down as I didn't want to back there. Kudos!!

(((Darkness))) and (((Jesse))). Calling the VA is a good idea. I'm sorry you had such a dud of a therapist. Therapists are critcal in PTSD healing, at least in my case. Hang in there.

welcome Toria, glad to see you here. This place has tons of good advice as everyone's story is a little different. Good luck and best wishes.

Welcome Ted. Glad to see you here.

hi and welcome. It took me some time to post my story. But you are safe here. As I have written before, we are all in various stages of healing and talking is helpful. This place I've found is a very supportive environment. Best of luck.

this sounds like me since I can remember. Spooky.

I agree with Junebug. respect is a big thing, respect usually breeds trust. See in my case, I feel all I can offer someone is a physical relationship. The whole intimacy thing I have trouble with. I don't trust people so I can't let them close spirtually or emotionally. I don't trust what...

As a woman that has been in a few bad relationships, emotionally debased more than once trust me. She just needs to figure things out. You may be putting pressure on her that she just doesn't need right now. She's hurting and needs to figure things out in her head before she can invest in a...

(((Thomas))) I know this is frustrating but hang in there. People are listening, people care. I agree with the idea of calling your congressman. I may just call mine. This is unfair to you and all other vets. God Bless, hang in there.

Your friend is fortunate to have you. Support is critical. Hang in there. Maybe one day you can bring her here. Just make sure she knows she's not alone. My therapist said support and security are critical. Hang in there.