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@Still waiting Thank you for your prayers, kind words, and the advice. It has only been until recently that I've been able to compartmentalize my issues. I try to stay as busy as I possibly can, but only by doing healthy and safe things; just that has helped more than most things. Thanks again...

I apologize for my first trauma diary entry for being so long. If you've read it, then thank you... it has taken a very long time to build up the courage to write it all out at one time. Thanks again.

The traumatic events that have resulted in my PTSD (and other mental illnesses) date back to 2006. In the beginning of that year, I joined the USMC (United States Marine Corps). I did so own my accord, with the full knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities and possible outcome(s) that...

@Laurie McLaughlin Thank you for that quote... it makes a lot of sense and rings true with my situation. I will remember it. @Tazertot From what you've written, it sounds like you're on the correct and healthy path. Keep confronting and facing your issues; control them before they control...

@PureDogs I am on Prazosin for nightmares as well. I've been on it for about 4 years. I started with low doses and am now taking 10mg at bedtime. As with your experiences, it helps me most of the time, but not all the time. For the most part, I cannot remember my dreams and the dreams that I...

Like Samantha_38 said, it sounds very traumatic to me as well... and the fear and anxiety are all bred from that trauma; being anxious and fearing that it will or could happen again. I can understand why you feel the way you do and from what I have seen here (this forum), you won't be judged and...

Hello everyone. I go by 'Absolute_Conveyance' and I am here to therapeutically vent my thoughts and emotions, get legitimate and helpful feedback... also to possibly help others with issues that I may know something about. I'm a father, a husband and a former United States Marine with 6 years...