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I've been having little to no success with PTSD counselors. I think several issues are arising. I've already accepted my trauma - I not longer blame myself, not one bit and not even deep down inside. I've distanced myself from my abusive family and past. I have full confidence and security...

To answer your question, yes. As soon as we informed her that Vicky has been gossiping like that, my MIL, in tears, assured me she would be giving her a real talking too. I know she values her friendship with Vicky, but I also know she values her relationship with me more. :)

Thank you for each of your replies. Thank you especially to those who weren't quick to judge my MIL. Yes, what she did was inappropriate. But her remorse is real, and I think it has caused her to realize a flaw that exists in her friend Vicky that she genuinely was unaware of to begin with...

My mother in law is a wonderful, caring woman. I genuinely believe she meant no harm. It turns out that while she told Vicky about some of my problems and PTSD (which, again, I dislike), it was Vicky who guessed I was in therapy with this person , because she knew him from church, and based on...

I need help handling an awkward situation that happen in the past week. My therapist told me that while he was in church, a parishioner, "Vicky," approached him and said, "I know one of your clients!" He told her, "you know I'm not allowed to discuss anything regarding my clients," and...

I'm very lucky. My boyfriend's parents pay the entire cost of my therapy, because there therapist I go to is out of my network but perfect for me and my needs.

* when I said "always" leave feeling more isolated, that was not necessarily true. That was me, in that moment, feeling bad about one bad therapy session and needing to vent. Sorry for any confusion that may have caused. No, I don't "always" leave feeling bad .

Thanks for your thoughts/advice. This is my 10th therapist and by far the best, kindest, most understanding I've had. Due to the nature of my trauma/childhood I've had the problem with every therapist. This is the first therapist wjo I feel I've made progress with and is making genuine attempts...

Oh, I know this is the case. The problem is, whenever I do experience raw emotion, my T (and the others before him) simply don't understand it...so I've learned to try to explain them in a way that the T will better understand...but then it sounds too analytical. At the end of the day, I don't...

I feel exactly the same way. Thank you for relating :)

Lately I've been feeling really misunderstood by my therapist. I have trouble talking about my feelings. When I try, he says he doesn't necessarily understand. So I try to explain them more fully. Then, when I do, he says, "Wow - that's so analytical." He doesn't say it in a mean way. But its...

I can truly relate. When I'm stressed out - whether is be "good" stress (for example, a research or writing project I'm excited about and working on) or "bad) stress (horrible memories, feelings of depressing/anxiety, or an non-PTSD related problem) - I isolate myself. If its a good stress...

Thanks guys. Feeling joy after an accomplishment: something others take for granted.

I've been having a rough couple of days. The worst I've had since August - which is when I had a major breakdown. I don't think it will get to that point this time. But its a low. I had a history conference to speak at this weekend. Something I was looking forward to, because I enjoy public...

When I was 1st diagnosed with PTSD, it was at at a well-meaning but overworked, understaffed, free mental health clinic. Their solution seemed to be "throw meds at the problem." I was 20 at the time. In a year long period I was placed on more anti-depressent, anti-anxiety, sleeping...

EveHarrington is so right in daying that drug abuse and usage could exacerbate her PTSD symptoms - and even create mor problems. I agree with her when she says it is acceptable for you to walk about from her and the situation. It sounds like your girlfriend needs much more help than you can...

I agree with a lot of what you said. No one really likes to put up with other people's crap. But I think it is especially hard for those of us with PTSD. We've been through enough crap already...why deal with more? I struggle with this.The problem with PTSD, at least for me, is that when...

I helped a little old man reach the milk at the grocery store. I read him the date to ensure it wouldn't expire for awhile. Then he asked me to look up a recipe on my phone for him, to make sure he needed 2% milk (vs. whole, skim, etc). It was a sweet little interaction. I have a soft spot for...

@Mr. Jonathan , I'm so sorry for both you and your girlfriend, you're in a tough situation that really is neither of your faults, but its difficult to know what the right thing to do is. It sounds like you truly care and want to help. Could you clarify the situation a bit more to help us give...

What you're describing sounds like dissociation. Only a professional could help diagnose something like associative identity disorder (once called multiple personality disorder), but you're right to mention this to your therapist. If you feel you have another personality living in you, and doing...

I often get this feeling. I'm not sure if I get it exactly how you described. I feel I have a "me" who is very put-together, confident, adventerous, fun-loving, rational, calm etc. and a me who is anxious, depressed, and riddled with PTSD symptoms. Because I am always conscious, aware of myself...

So like I've said and most of you know I spent all of my last semester on hiatus thanks to family problems that inflamed my PTSD and lead to suicidal episodes and intestinal problems. Most of you also know I'm back to work and school as of earlier this month and am working hard to stay stable...

Yep...all on their own. We live by a running path so they got some funny looks haha

Frozen pants cold, here. 11 F this morning :P 12143346_10208378159122384_1795020602986699934_n by HoosierGal posted Jan 21, 2016 at 5:33 PM

I was recently in a very, very similar situation to you. Won't go into detail here but long story short, I became suicidal from PTSD that stems from sexual abuse, and had to take 6 months out of my part-time job and my college classes. Like you I found my bank account suffering. I made the...