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Wow there are some great Suggestions here. Thanks to you all for help.

Sorry to learn I'm not the only one with this problem here. Maybe ill try practicing eye contact. Usually the more I think about it, the worse it gets. I also get really tense when I talk to people. It's a real effort unless it's someone that I know well and like. I'm often confused about how...

Does anyone else struggle with eye contact? I find it really daunting and often find myself looking away and down to avoid looking at someone in the eyes. It bothers me because I think it can look deceptive and that is not what I intend. Has anyone been able to overcome it and what techniques...

Don't assume anything. You don't know how you would feel if you were attacked again. Recovery is difficult. I think in many ways it is worse than the attack itself but you may move through the process differently a second time. More Importantly is that there may never be another time. Please...

I had a bad anxiety attack a few months ago. It's a matter of endurance and waiting it out. It will pass. Keep reminding yourself that it's over now and your daughter is safe. Do Some gentle self care if you are able. Even just making a hot drink or anything else you find smoothing. If the pain...

I am glad your daughter is ok. This kind of thing can be very unsettling. I hope that as you have time to process what has happened your anxiety eases.

I've never admitted it before but this happens to me. I am really sorry that have to experience it too. Try not blame yourself or feel ashamed. It's not your fault and you didn't ask for it to happen. From what I have read it is not uncommon.

I freeze during and after a flashback too. At the moment I'm working on mindfulness. By doing regular checks throughout the day, including taking notice of my current mood and asking what is causing me to feel this way. Ive noticed that sometimes I just feel afraid without any good reason...

I didn't see that this post was a diary entry at first. I hope I haven't intruded. I was just genuinely curious.

Do you feel safer since allowing God in your heart? Did you turn your life around?

Yes this happened today. I haven't figured out how to 'switch it off' yet.

Russ would you still feel this way if it were a man posing in the similar context? I'm just curious. This kind of imagery has become very normalised and I guess its only natural that some people would feel ok about being part of it. I don't think there is any shame in it although it does create...

I do this, just in different situations. My theory is that the more I allow myself to pay attention to these impulses, the tighter they will latch hold on. I just started using a technique which I also used to stop bedwetting as a kid. It was just something I thought of one day. As a child I...

I think what youre asking is reasonable. Communication in text leaves a lot to the imagination. Any time you clarify something you reduce the chance of someone missunderstanding you.

No, but I wish I could bring myself to do it. I find nature very calming sometimes. Calming when its quiet and still, not so much when its raging and violent! Although I do love a good electrical storm and sometimes the wind can be really beautiful. There are no bears or other dangerous...

Sounds great.

EMDR bought on a lot of nightmares for me. As for the cramps and dreams being related, they could be. I sometimes dream about being in pain when experiencing real pain during sleep. The location of the pain in the dream is always relevant to the location of the real pain. Eg. dreaming I got...

Respect for you Laurie. I will be sad to see Santa go. He often gave me a chuckle but I understand and respect your decision. I agree with others, the real Laurie is better (:

I like the way you have described this. The glass house metaphor resonates with me. I think you are already strong to have endured trauma and PTSD. Your strength and determination are inspiring and I know, will make a positive impact on your recovery.

Enjoy your happiness and pride in your children. I hope are also proud of yourself. It sounds like you have made some great achievements in your recovery.

That's cool Ms Spock. Thanks for posting (:

This is a recurring cycle in my life too. I manage it in two ways. The first, is to completely throw the towel in on all commitments and go to bed. When I am calm I write down whatever it is I need to do and then break it down into little steps. Each step has to be manageable and I literally...

So adorable! I think i'm going to explode.

I think some people misunderstood the meaning of this post so I edited it. Same content, just different wording. Hopefully better now.

I experienced this too. It felt like once I was free people assumed that everything was now ok, but in reality it was the time when I needed the most support.