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I don't know whats making this happen but lately my moods have been very up and down, good days and bad days. When I get stuck in my lows I self medicate with alcohol and my brain wanders to the idea of suicide. I don't think I would actually do it...but I contemplate about ways I could do it...

I was only officially diagnosed a week ago, I think part of my brain is still in denial even though I've known for at least the last year SOMETHING was wrong. A small shred is still saying "you're fine, its everyone else who has a problem." My family telling me I'm not the same person anymore...

Well, after about a solid year of procrastinating I've finally taken the first step in the right direction and booked an appointment with a private psychologist. I've known for a long time I needed therapy, about 6 months ago I almost mustered up the courage to contact someone but ended up...

I didn't know what suicidal ideation was until I joined this forum a few days ago; I had never even heard of it. I always just looked at it as you can be suicidal, or you're not suicidal. I'm quite shocked, actually. Despite the thoughts I sometimes have "well if it gets that bad the worst that...

Today I am not having a good day mood wise. I feel so FRUSTRATED and IRRITATED for no apparent reason. I didn't sleep well at all, I don't remember having any notable dreams but I have issues staying asleep. I was very tired at work today. Starting off on a bad foot and stepping on to the...

For the longest time I was hiding the PTSD from my spouse. When we met I was in college and a completely different person. He often reminisces on how carefree and happy I used to be, "I wish you were happy, I wish you would smile more" is something I hear quite frequently. Over time I have...

Hi Everyone, I sort of stumbled upon your forums while doing some research this evening about the emotional disassociation I've been experiencing for roughly the last 6 months, associated with the PTSD I currently live with. I've been avoiding therapy for several reasons, but mainly because...