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:) :hug: That sounds like it was a rough time but a time you needed to heal, and to show yourself you can stay in the present through tough topics. I agree with @zeckster81 , you are such an inspiration. What a show of strength!

((((@desiderata310 )))) I don't have the words to make you feel better; I wish I did. All I can say is that I've been there, and have eventually felt better enough to take another small step. Found out its worth it in the end, even if it doesn't seem like it in the beginning, or even the middle...

That's just awesome. Congratulations!!! :)

That email almost made me laugh, actually. The absurdity of what your "friend" had to say and how she contradicts herself by acting exactly as she claims you act- seriously over the top ridiculous. My opinion on this is that you don't need her in your life- professionally or as a friend...

PTSD is no excuse to treat someone the way it sounds like he's treating you. Is he in therapy? Seeing a psychiatrist? Getting any help for any of it? Just because something horrific happened to him (and I"m not trying to downplay whatever it was- please don't take it that way) there is no reason...

Ok, I guess that makes sense. Just tired of stupid triggers and wish i could just heal already- at least I'm done trying to make a mountain out of a triggery molehill.

But he didn't /do/ anything then. Nothing that should have triggered that kind of reaction, that feeling of a body on top of me. Thats what's really bothering me. He didn't touch me other than the kisses and to toss me on the bed (by my arms), and its something he's done a million times before-...

So I had something odd happen. I get partial flashbacks- a scent or sound or sight of something can sometimes cause me to jerk around for a second and sort of remember something, but a lot of times the memory never comes to me fully (not sure if I should be thankful for that or not...). But...

I can completely relate. I use exercise and training now to help me get over the "victim" feeling. It took me a long time, but I finally rejected the feeling of being at fault for the things done to me. Good luck with the Touch Mudder!! :)

Hi! First off, welcome to the forum! Its a pretty good place here. I personally don't have chronic fatigue syndrome, but my mom developed it awhile back, so I've seen what it can do. I wonder if you could get a late appointment with your new psychiatrist? Like his last one of the day? Perhaps...

@pamcoco - Having Celiac disease can be the worst sometimes. I stole a few fries off of my boyfriend's plate at a restaurant a few days back and paid for it the next day. Apparently they didn't have a dedicated fryer and the fries I ate went in the same oil as the breaded chicken tenders and...

I've got some Hydroxyzine, but thats it medication-wise. I'm trying some homeopathic stuff too, which helps a little bit. Most medications and I don't tend to get along, unfortunately. :(

Thanks guys. Its just so hard. I'm skipping church for the second time in 2 weeks because I'm practically shaking. I've missed church meetings and cleaning the church when it was my turn because of this. Getting out to do anything anymore is getting harder. I've got so much stuff I need to take...

My anxiety random sky rocketed last night, but I thought I had it under control. Went out for a bit and did a bit of exercise, then went home and got ready to get some stuff done. Nothing big or overwhelming- I just wanted to try making some beef jerky and some granola bars (I have Celiac...

@CrazyHorse - How much 5htp are you taking? I was looking it up online, and they have everything from 50mg capsules to 200mg capsules. Meds have not really worked on me, so I was debating about trying this. :) Any input on what dosage to start with?

Wow, that is amazing!! Congratulations! That is a massive accomplishment- both getting your Master's Degree AND figuring out that you needed something a little different to help with the PTSD. Way to go! :tup:

I haven't called my doctor yet- they are open usually when I'm at work and I"m not thrilled with leaving a message about this. I have tomorrow off, so I'm going to call tomorrow. Unfortunately, in the med department we're about out of ideas. I've been on literally almost everything under the...

I don't even know where to start. So anxious all the time, and then frustrated and depressed because of it. I recently started taking Zoloft, and was on a really low dose. About a week or so later, I started having more thoughts of self injury and suicidal thoughts. I had this before with...

@FindingMyself88 , ((((((HUGS))))) How are you doing today?? We're here for you, and want to help you keep going!

Is there any way you can get a restraining order on your rapist, or is it too late for that? A security system (a very visible one- the sight of it can be a good deterrent) is always a great idea. I personally decided that I was going to learn to fight back. I had boyfriends molest me when I was...

Hey, so recently it seems like my dissociation is worsening. I'm not even sure why. I was doing ok up until a couple of weeks ago, then had a bad episode (anxiety, then 24 hours of almost catatonia before coming back slowly). This prior weekend I had a moderate problem with anxiety- had an...

The two of you are only 15, right? Has she told anyone what "liam" did? If not, she needs to, and badly. She doesn't need to say who did that to her if she doesn't want to, just that it happened so she can be helped. She needs to talk to a therapist and open up- they have tools that can help her...

Welcome! (((ForeverAFighter))) We all understand where you're coming from. If you want to share here, go for it! Everyone seems very willing to listen and support here. :)

I think the word you might be looking for is "self-preservation" or maybe "self-confidence"? In order for us to have either, we have to think about what is good for us in a situation, instead of just thinking about others. I whole-heartedly agree that we need it, whether we call is selfishness...

Riddikulus! You've graduated at the top of your class and have 3 companies trying to get you to sign right out of school, all fighting over which company gets to hire you. :tup: Hmmm, I've got a lot of boggarts.. One that keeps bothering me is seeing one of my ex's come up and start accusing me...