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thanks @intothelight

Reminds me of how I feel when I go back to the state of Maine to see my father. Hope you can find some relief here.

done.

Yes it is sad and sickening. There used to be a mental institution the next town over from mine where such abuse happened, and several people had actually died after being locked in a non-ventilated room. Thankfully their doors were closed, but due to lack of funding which is a whole 'nother...

I'm glad WildMermaid chimed in to say that, I was concerned I might get negative feedback saying "let him go". Actually, I wanted to say "good ridance". He sounds like an ass.

Anger can be and often is one response by people when they are confronted with such things they do not understand. It only hurts more when it is someone close to us. I am sorry he responded that way. But, on the other hand, if he is not concerned enough about your feeling enough to ask...

@worthymisfit - welcome to the board. I only discovered this board a few days ago, but I do find the people here to be very kind and helpful, and the information here is good too. I'm glad you found this place. I'm 42 and wasn't disagnosed PTSD until recently (within the last year), but I...

It's ok Erika, I know what you meant.

Thanks Solara

Hi Jonathan. It was nice meeting you on the chat and I hope that you can find some help here and on the other forums.

Thank you Becca, and I'll see you again in chat I am sure.

Thanks Lewa, I will be sure to look specifically for those things in a therapist. Do you suggest group therapy at all?

Some of that is my fault. I have not taken my mental health very seriously. Also, some doctors have agendas and biases. I learned these things early on and have for many years not trusted the psychiatric profession to a large deree.

Hi, my name is David and I'm 42 years of age and live in the USA. I was diagnosed with PTSD about a year ago. I manage to hold down a full-time job but I miss time from work frequenetly to to my condition. I am taking medication and am looking for therapy at this present time. I was...