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I do more intensive exercise in the morning actually. What I found was, if I do something more " exhausting" in the evening, I am so much more awake, energized. It depends on the individual, surely. Though I should be tired, I am still not. Thank you for the advice though! I too find I cannot...

Does anyone else have trouble falling asleep even when it's 2 am because you have plentiful energy? There are numerable days where fatigue is present and by evening, I am ready to sprint across town! I take melatonin every night, but it is nothing melatonin can remedy. This is something else...

Thank you for the reply! And encouragement! I wish you the best in your efforts to fight this same battle!

Yoga would be difficult for me... I cannot seem to completely relax...

Not going back to that anytime soon!

I am extremely active and have a passion for fitness! I enjoy weightlifting, sprinting, and regular walks. This evening, I decided to try and zumba class with my sister and I abhorred it. I could not seem to let my guard down and shake and move my body like that. It was extremely stressful and...

Hi guys! My trauma is non combat related, but the fireworks are incredibly stressful and triggering. I don't mind watching them as a spectacle, but when I am inside my house, and it's late at night, I am unable to sleep. My mind is a blaze. I am always on edge, irritable, angry, and I become...

Yes, I am in therapy! And yes, it was extremely intense, and I could relate to a lot of it.

Hi all! I watched the movie Room last night, for the first time, and enjoyed it! However, it triggered flashbacks, forced pain to come out of my body (couldn't sit down), and I only got four hours of sleep...

That physiological response makes sense...my body is so high-strung, it's difficult to ever relax. I wish the best for you!

Anytime of the day or night. I have found nothing to trigger them, they just strike out of nowhere. The intensity and length are variable.

I am headed to see a podiatrist in a few weeks. Not exactly speedy...I am using the frozen water bottle already, but I don't know if it's inflamed. I have flat feet too and am extremely picky about shoes. Finding shoes with arches is tough, but I loathe inserts. They hurt even more!

I am seeing a podiatrist, but it takes a while...

No burning, just achy. Like a bruise on your feet. Epsom salt is fantastic! Also, I have been on so many meds, I don't want to go that route again. Thank you for the reply!

Hi all! Does anyone else have severe aches in their feet? Anywhere - balls of feet to heels. It is excessive lately and I am doing nothing different. But I do have a myriad of physical pains throughout my body since developing PTSD. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen don't make a difference either...

I've been doing some research and, for those weaning themselves off antidepressants, brain zaps are common. I have never taken antidepressants, but have struggled with these debilitating shocks in my head and everywhere else in the body for over 2 years...no neurologist understands why I have...

Helpful suggestions! Thank you, Justmehere! I have been working on grounding techniques with my therapist. She also wanted me to try acting completely against the anger, like helping someone around the house, cleaning etc. This is exceedingly hard for me though. I don't want to be around others...

You are on the money when it comes to exercise as a form of stress relief! Walking is one of my favorites! Also, being outside in general helps calm me. Indoors, I feel trapped and anxious...probably due to my past.

Yes, I am on the outside, but not on the inside...I dislike being around people lately. Fortunately, I'm good at putting on a "comfortable" face.

I've looked for that...usually anything sets me off, even something so little that the idea I can produce such anger is irrational!

Anger lately is through the roof, uncontrollable, and I don't know what triggers it. In those moments, I usually go lock myself in my room or in the shower and scream and cry. I usually start throwing things. If I don't do this, I'm likely to hurt someone I don't mean to. My anger hurts my...

I can totally relate. I am the exact same...

I will definitely take that into consideration and talk to my therapist about it! Thank you!

I was misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia at one point...so many conditions mimick each other...I hope the best for you!

I am not on any medications. I don't want to be. But in regards to my feet, and having danced for 13 years before the trauma, I wear quality shoes and they're comfortable. I always look for breathable material and use loads of powders. My feet just never needed any of this special attention before.