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My husband and I went out to eat and a movie. It has been years since I've been to a movie. I've come a long way. Of course, I was nervous and made a point for us to sit in the first seats by the door. My husband didn't fuss about It. I stayed in my seat the entire time and enjoyed the movie...

I watched Hoarders and saw a woman on there that said "I did the best I could with what I had to do it with" STRESSOR! My mother used that phrase all the time to excuse her behavior and abuse. "I did the best I could with what little I had to do it with." I must have heard it a trillion...

I had an appt with my new lawyer and couldn't go into the office. No females were there and I couldn't do it. I called my husband and I must have been really upset because he left work and was there in seconds it seemed. I know I lost some time while I waited outside in the rain for my...

Hi everyone, haven't been on lately because I was better. (or so I thought). My panic attacks are increasing and I even collapsed and was taken to the ER. I had to leave work over a year ago because I was under so much stress, I couldn't handle it. My Pdoc had to write a letter stating that...

Today, I was talking to co-worker who is going through a really tough time. I listened for as long as I could and tried to be sympathetic. I searched out the Manager so that the co-worker could go home and tried to be a positive and helpful as I could. My problem was that inside I was...

Actually, he is my uncle in law and we were not close. But for one thing, funerals are an uncomfortable place/time for me. Not only that, I'm afraid that my ex-Stepmonster will be there. My husband is going with me for support and I really appreciate him coming. I feel guilty for thinking all...

I have a trigger (among others) that I encounter sometimes that can cause me to extreme distress even though I have to hide it behind the professional face. People screaming at me or talking in a loud voice to me bother me. Today, I had an experience with someone screaming at me over the...

I have had a difficult time lately and now am able to see the light. Working with the Therapist made me aware of how early the PTSD started. My first memory is being held by my mom when a burglar broke in the house and she sprayed hairspray in his eyes. I was just a toddler but I remember...

Hello everyone, I haven't posted in a while and couldn't even visit the site because of how painful everything was/is that I had to hibernate for a while. After a brief stay in a local behavioral health center and a couple of months of therapy, I feel strong enough to visit again. I am living...

I went to see my Brother-in-law at the hospital I used to work at today. As soon as I stepped in the door, I felt the tensing up. I was trying to talk myself out of it when someone's baby started crying. This is a BIG trigger for me. I kept myself together enough to go up to ICU and spend around...

My new Pdoc suggested a book to read called THE ANXIETY AND PHOBIA WORKBOOK by Bourne. I can't get past the first page. I have to get up and move around. I go back to it and try again but nothing progresses. Why do I do this? I could use some feedback. I want to be at least a little in to...

Anyone from around upstate South Carolina? I would like to find a friend who understands what I'm going through. Thanks!

Hi, I am new to the forum. As from my user name, you can see that I like to read....lots! I live in sunny and a currently hot SC (in the middle of a drought). I have been diagnosed with PTSD since 2004. I sought treatment at that time. However, I had to switch employment in order to save...