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Instead of giving all the details and excessive backstory I'll keep it simple. ex-infantry guy, we aren't dating and I know it's not really likely for a number of reasons. He is medicated, not in therapy, is not fully aware of his triggers. what works? what doesn't work? What are things I...

I met an ex-infantry guy 6 months ago or so, and it's been a strange friendship. I have struggled with civilian PTSD myself, so I know a little about what sorts of things I'm dealing with. I know what I need, and how I liked to be treated and what my issues/triggers are. In some ways we are kind...

I have some experience with PTSD myself, but I've never really met anybody with combat ptsd. I know we experience similar symptoms, but I am assuming his are obviously far worse than mine. He is pretty open about things, and his mental health hasn't been the best. He isn't presently in therapy...

I was raped by someone known to me in the past. I also had a drug problem, and had kind of an unhealthy outlook in regards to sex. I've been victimized by men often throughout my life and is what triggered my ptsd diagnoses in the past. Though I no longer fit the PTSD criteria, I feel weird...

So I went back to see my therapist, and she revealed her new diagnoses to me. I now have no diagnosable mental disorder! She said I do have symptoms of things, but not enough diagnosable criteria. For the remainder of my time with her, we will be working on emotional regulation since I have...

So I met with my new therapist today, and told her that in the past I had been diagnosed with PTSD. Basically she simply asked me if I had dreams or flashbacks and I am aware of what the diagnostic criteria is. She essentially said that I am not PTSD anymore, though I may still have some...

I have a really hard time handling any type of criticisms from her. She invalidates me unintentionally quite often, and if I confront her or react to her she usually just gives me the silent treatment for awhile or avoids me. Or it's always the "I'm sorry but (insert rant about whatever I did...

So I have 20mg tablets, doc says I need to take two per day. I've been kind of chicken to even start them. Any positive stories? negatives? I'm taking it for hyperarousal. I know every person's experience is different and what works for some won't for others. I just can't decide if I should...

I had a meltdown and it is the first time my significant other has really seen me in that kind of state. I asked him if he had any questions about anything that had happened and he said no. I want him to ask questions because I want to explain how and why things happen - I don't want to hurt him...

I can't deal with the hyperarousal and inability to focus. That's what bugs me. The dreams and regular anxiety and the depression aspects I can handle. I am taking effexor and trazodone and for the most part I really like my meds. I have been on pristiq, paxil, zoloft, and wellbutrin in the...

I am a sufferer (although I don't know that I like that wording) and would say I am mostly high functioning. But I do have problems when I'm in a relationship. I am trying to encourage my boyfriend to seek out supports for himself, and pointing out literature or books he can go to for help (I...

This forum is weirding me out because I really don't know any other diagnosed ptsd people. It's nice to be able to read a bunch of things I can relate to, but it also kind of makes me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. I guess that's the same thing kicking in. I am medicated, effexor and...

So I was first diagnosed with PTSD about 10 years ago - but I have some borderline traits which I have figured out is 'c-ptsd' which kind of fits me a bit better. I am medicated, I am in therapy and have been on and off basically since the first trauma. I have had several, all by men. I...