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Is it a normal thing to have symptoms come and go with PTSD? I have had several months of more severe symptoms due to a bunch of work peers finding out my diagnosis. I was told I have PTSD, and a different therapist said traumatic stress (from domestic violence)- not sure if there is a...

You gave me a lot to think about. I do seem to fit the criteria. The avoidance thing I would have originally disagreed with, but the questions made me think I do. I avoid men with the same hairstyle, dress, and name. Not cops in particular, but I'd be leery of dating one. I am surprised you...

I have had occasional nightmares, I've never paid attention enough to determine if something is causing those to come up. I do the journal thing also, It seems to really help sometimes when I am between therapist visits. That's great that you have a nice support group to turn to. I've had a...

Your situation does sound similar to mine. I am glad to hear that it's not unusual to have long periods of normalcy.

Thanks, I think the label is bothering me a lot. I thought I was improving a lot on my own (I started yoga and volunteer to combat stress and self esteem issues), the label just has me feeling more embarrassed because I've really only been exposed to it from those in combat. I do think I focus...

Little background on me, I was in the army, however it's not where the PTSD is originating from. I was never in a situation that would warrant it. I had a year and half with severe stress from recruiting I know how silly it sounds but I developed panic attacks from it that occurred daily. Four...