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@Jai opening up about it is the only way to begin to learn how to cope and heal. Bottling it up isn't going to get you there, even though you're talking about other factors that contribute to but are not the root of what you know needs to be confronted. I hope you have a therapist you trust...

@Melissa D great way to put it. I've found that sharpening my own communication skills helped me come across less "pushy" because I formulate my words carefully now. Pick and choose for _____ type of impression. Thought I would share with you, I can look up some old resources if you were...

Absolutely. It has its advantages! Deff has disadvantages too. (Are you? I could have a whole other convo on that!) I've had to learn when to just "not care" (when I do!), or rather not take action about something just for the sake of not stepping on others toes and feelings. Not to get mixed...

Thank you to all! This site has really shed some hope on a hurting heart! So good to reach out to others who can relate. I'm truly enjoying finding this site and meeting everyone. @Muse thx for the words! It is so inspiring to hear about you and your husband. What a blessing! I think having a...

Society these days scream these have to own a certain product in order to be beautiful. Beauty does NOT come in a bottle. Sorry you had to experience the pushy Chinese lady trying to oversell you makeup. Retailers just want to push their product and make their sale goal. It's hard to feel...

I agree with @Digz about difficulty using the mental resources needed to deal with PTSD when ill. It's like there's no energy left to use it towards that struggle. I have always noticed I tend to be more sensitive, or rather prone to triggers, when I am ill. I have not read any medical...

I liked that response, because I felt the same way - I never quite knew what a "crisis" was. You call a 1-800 Prevent Suicide Hotline and you get the whole "if this is an emergency, hang up and dial 911". Every time I heard that message I always hesitated.. it was like, "I should maybe hang up...

Thank you, @Santa_Laurie. Much appreciated and welcomed.

Hi Melissa, Sorry to hear about the scenario with your boss. He'd give me more than a headache for sure. (lol). The above sounds like you are dealing with a very immature boss who can't control their emotions (and possibly other personal issues) in the workplace. Great job meeting with him in...

Not feeling respected in the essence of taking into consideration your PTSD and symptoms is a horrible feeling, especially when it involves family. The only advice I could offer would be this: if you feel like you absolutely need to be present at your cousin's funeral, then go - don't let their...

:cool: Hi there! So I'm new here & wanted to reach out with a quick little something about me. I was diagnosed with PTSD in my teenage years when seeking counseling help. My PTSD is the result of multiple different types of "traumas" or "events" that occurred over the time span of several...

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The feeling of "keeping the secret" was worse for me, personally. Struggled for years before opening up to loved ones about what happened to me. Then when I did, I chickened out and went about it all wrong, telling a half truth, half lie. I'll never forget the sense of empowerment I had when I...

Hi there, I'm new to this site and trying to reach out, Your post got my attention and just wanted to say hang in there... things get better and things get worse, but continuing your journey to healing is of utmost importance. I'm not sure exactly what kind of therapy you were describing, but...

Hi Breezy816, first off, welcome. I'm new myself and came upon your post while browsing around. Next, just wanted to let you know you're not alone!! I also suffer from PTSD from sexual abuse and I feel very similar to what you mentioned regarding nudity (intentional/non-intentional acts of...