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I know that any stress weakens the immune system and ptsd is the mother of all stress. I am currently fighting a cold (cough, sore throat, achy body) and I had this less than two months ago. In fact, ever since the trauma, I have gotten sick more frequently...I also get severe ice pick headaches...

Hi all! My fatigue seems to come in cycles...every few months I get severe bouts of fatigue no matter how much I rest (sleeping 9 hours) and eat. I've been struggling with it these past few days again. From sunup till sundown, I am drained; everything feels like an impossible feat. Does anyone...

Hello! I have not written a post in quite some time, but much has happened. First off, I deferred the transition to a university across the US - they have gladly agreed to hold my scholarship - until Spring semester. During this time, I am working with my therapist, allowing myself to breathe...

Breaking out all of a sudden in some sort of rash - first time in my life. The itch is horrible, gracing both arms and both legs. Is this due to stress? I have changed nothing in my diet either. My dermatologist thinks it may be eczema, but he is uncertain. Unsure what to do. Going to pick up...

Since the physical and sexual trauma, I am unable to hold my pee. Try as I might, the muscles seem not to work or my brain does not connect with them...my T says it is most definitely due to the trauma, but it's so frustrating. I cannot go anywhere that is not within some distance of a bathroom...

So, my GP prescribed it to me today (for pain), but my T is not wanting me to take any medications. I HATE medications. I have not taken it yet. What are your experiences with this drug? Does it worsen symptoms? Anxiety, fatigue? Weight gain?

So my T suggested hypnosis in therapy yesterday. What are your experiences?

Does anyone else love walking as much as I do? Something about the rhythm of the movement, the freedom, the breeze on your face, the birds in the air - utter serenity. I go for multiple walks during the day, since sitting still for long periods of time is extremely difficult, and staying indoors...

The worry and anxiety is relentless. It's almost as if my brain does not know how to shut it off anymore. I worry about all the pain that is in my body and the cause of it. I worry I am going to damage something and ask the "what if" question ALL THE TIME. And when my family, who is extremely...

It's tomorrow...after being diagnosed with PTSD, I know what my triggers are. Being inside all day, sitting down long periods of time, being around strangers, my need to visit the restroom more than frequently...and if the case triggers me, what then? My anxiety is through the roof on this! If...

Pain! It is real, not just in my head. Physical pain - throughout the body - anytime, anywhere. Does anxiety increase pain? How many of you have physiological pains with zero explanations? Do medications help you (ibuprofen, aleve)?

Hi all! I really love the forum and have made frequent returns. I post quite often as well so I figured I should write an small introduction... I am here to learn from other ptsd warriors and encourage them along the way! I was diagnosed with PTSD a few months back after four years of being...

Spiders have never really scared me, but I have had a plethora of nightmares associated with the ugly things. Is there some reason/ symbolism for this? I have night terrors as well, so these spider nightmares are far less severe. Still curious. Everything I have found claims spiders are symbols...

Does anyone else have trouble falling asleep even when it's 2 am because you have plentiful energy? There are numerable days where fatigue is present and by evening, I am ready to sprint across town! I take melatonin every night, but it is nothing melatonin can remedy. This is something else...

I am extremely active and have a passion for fitness! I enjoy weightlifting, sprinting, and regular walks. This evening, I decided to try and zumba class with my sister and I abhorred it. I could not seem to let my guard down and shake and move my body like that. It was extremely stressful and...

Hi guys! My trauma is non combat related, but the fireworks are incredibly stressful and triggering. I don't mind watching them as a spectacle, but when I am inside my house, and it's late at night, I am unable to sleep. My mind is a blaze. I am always on edge, irritable, angry, and I become...

Hi all! I watched the movie Room last night, for the first time, and enjoyed it! However, it triggered flashbacks, forced pain to come out of my body (couldn't sit down), and I only got four hours of sleep...

Hi all! Does anyone else have severe aches in their feet? Anywhere - balls of feet to heels. It is excessive lately and I am doing nothing different. But I do have a myriad of physical pains throughout my body since developing PTSD. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen don't make a difference either...

I've been doing some research and, for those weaning themselves off antidepressants, brain zaps are common. I have never taken antidepressants, but have struggled with these debilitating shocks in my head and everywhere else in the body for over 2 years...no neurologist understands why I have...

Anger lately is through the roof, uncontrollable, and I don't know what triggers it. In those moments, I usually go lock myself in my room or in the shower and scream and cry. I usually start throwing things. If I don't do this, I'm likely to hurt someone I don't mean to. My anger hurts my...

Does anyone else feel as though their nerves are now hypersensitive? Even if nothing is physically there, the pain or ache or electric shock lingers...sometimes for hours. Ever since my body began to express PTSD, my feet easily overheat, sweat, and they always feel like they're going to...

Currently in psychiatric therapy for complex ptsd...I'm unsure how to begin this post... For four years, starting at the age of 14, I was involved in a sadistic relationship that, though consensual at the time, has reaked havoc all over my body. Neither one of us had a clear understanding of...