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I haven't had any traumatic experiences with any churches, but I have had what I think of as "bad" experiences with several religious organizations. I put "No, I don't go to church". -Other

I have a very strong internal clock, and I generally just "know" what time it is. Days, months, and even years, on the other hand, I don't follow so well. I think a lot of that has to do with isolation. And I don't use any kind of cellphone or pocket organizer, so I rarely have any idea what...

I'm definately a dark-winter yeti. I like it dark, I like it cold. I've always held to the idea that you can always put more clothes on if you're cold, but you can only take so many off if you're hot. And for some reason darker skies soothes me, always has. Storms are even better. -Other

I am purely agnostic, and I believe that, though I am not entirely sane as things may be, that is the most reasonable and sane thing to be. I have never understood athiests or those that follow organized religion; completely shutting out the possibility of a higher power, and completely...

Any post that I know in advance is going to be long, I tend to put in notepad or word so that I don't lose anything. Seems like others have success with that too! -Other

It may be a very long time before I even consider group therapy; though my therapist is more accustomed to working in a group environment, I would be unable to cope with the setting. I suppose, if I were to step outside of myself for a bit, I could imagine group therapy being helpful to some...

Hi Kunoichi, I have also had some issues with impatience regarding the process - and I just started therapy a month or two ago for the first time seriously. Unfortunately I don't have any source of income, so my own choices have been limited - my current therapist is more experienced with...

Stuff like this scares me. I can't imagine tripping being useful and safe in the manner suggested - but then again, most regular medications scare me too. So I could be way off. Either way, before doing something like this, get as much information as possible. It can't hurt, and might help...

Hey tardis. I'm kind of new here as well. My PTSD comes partly from severe bullying, and though I can't say I know exactly how it was for you, I do understand what it can be like, and how it can affect someone. I'm also of similar age as you. I think you've found a good group and place to...

Thank you for the information, cherryblossom. I think I will just wait to take the Tramadol until I get a chance to talk to a doctor about it. -Other

Hi empowered - Thanks for the reply. I have several printouts from the pharmacist about possible interactions, and the two medications I am on are not a part of that list, although the list only contains common anti-depressants. It is difficult for me to ask the pharmacist directly - I have...

My regular doctor has given me Tramadol (50mg) to be taken three times daily. I am also on Seroquel (50mg 3/day) and Pristiq (50mg 1/day). My doctor is aware of what my medicines my psychiatrist has put me on - but I have recieved questioning looks every time I say "Pristiq" or...

Race and Sex have taken a large step towards being a non-issue. Thanks to this election. Regardless of whom the best choice was, the fact that the US now has an African-American president will certainly change some things. Hopefully, to the point where the question of race and sex are no...

This is definately something to bring up to your therapist if you are seeing one. If you aren't seeing a therapist, you should look into it. They can often provide a lot of information about different techniques to use that help cope with that kind of anxiety. The first method I tried (I...

I'm currently on Pristiq and Seroquel (Note other thread :D) I've been on them for about a month now, and I haven't noticed any good effects, only some mild side effects. For many years I have stayed away from any kind of medication, even most over the counter stuff besides basic pain...

I was not aware of Effexor/Pristiq similarities, that is something I will look into, thank you. My doctor has not yet given me any information about either of these, though I will be bringing both up during my next visit. -Other

Without thinking about it, I took about 1000mg of acetaminophen (=2 extra strength tylenol) for a nasty headache, about a half an hour before I took my regular meds. I'm feeling a little extra-tense, and the headache that was only on one side has spread to my whole friggen brain. Could this...

I understand what you are going through, Cloud - I feel very much the same way most of the time. After reading some of the success stories around, I know that some people find their way out enough to make life work again. I try to take some comfort in the thought that it can get better...

Thank you for all of the hospitable welcomes. I'll probably be trying to get used to the idea that I have PTSD for a while, I think. It has kind of become a little obsessive for me, I spend hours looking at reading material on the internet, trying my best to formulate good questions to ask...

Thank you for the answers. So far, the seroquel has stopped making me unbearably drowsy all day. Although I do still feel a little "out of it", kind of like a zombie, most of the time. I suppose most of my concerns stem from the fact that my doctor didn't tell me about any of the other side...

I sometimes wished (and still do.) that our closets weren't so packed full so that I could have a place to crawl into. I definately understand what you are talking about.

I tend to collapse emotionally and sometimes physically under any kind of stress. Panic attacks and long periods of sleep or lack of sleep, lasting days sometimes, is the method I use for escape. It is a huge problem I face on an almost daily basis, since I find stress in things that I suspect...

I do not sleep with a gun, though I might had I access to one. Currently I keep a screwdriver close at hand while I sleep. Not much of a weapon, but it makes me feel more comfortable. Okay, maybe it doesn't. But I keep telling myself it does.

Anxiety/Panic/Phobia. The simple fact that I have to struggle with myself to leave the house is enough to impact my life in a major way. This is also the one thing I continually bring up to my therapist, since I have a hard time seeing any kind of future for myself if I don't get past this.

I have smoked for about eleven years, maybe more. Up to two packs a day. I am not trying to quit, because for the most part, I don't have any desire to. When I do finally decide that I would be better off not smoking, I'll give it a shot. But until then, I don't see it happening.