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Having some domestic issues with my husband. When he gets aggressive I cower because it's a humongous trigger to when he had a mental health break and terrified me. So I avoid when I can. Avoidance usually makes me feel worthless because I become non-functioning. When I get that way it turns...

I apologize for this rant. I figured if I write it down I will be calmer. I had a joint therapy session with my husband and I decided to tell him about the rape trauma. I wanted to make him understand that affection and physical touch is off limits especially since he was another part of my...

This is an email I wrote to my therapist that I would like to share. It was one of many low points in desperation and a rare moment of honesty regarding this PTSD symptom that I can't seem conquer. "Had a real scary moment today, very scary thought. While visiting my parents, I was in my dad's...

I understand that I am supposed to help myself get through symptoms like a champ. I can't expect others to hold my hand when I'm in a bad spot. I wanted to know if anyone wishes to have someone to comfort you while processing traumatic experiences? I know that one of my biggest wishes is that...

I have been on the forum for awhile but never posted before now. Not sure if this topic belongs here. I can't sleep, PTSD is here. I'm afraid I will have flashbacks of the rape in front of the nurses and doctors and afraid I'm going to lose it. The rapist is going through my mind constantly...