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Hi LanaD, *Most of my relationship issues were the result of zero self worth and years of domestic violence. Here's an example of one of my serious issues and how I eventually got past it. I started changing when I began to question my thinking. For example, I was probably pathologically...

Ellabella44, Actually yes, I did read your entire post. But the truth is that at times, the thread was bashing. I was not really commenting ON your post as much as I was trying to show that even though some people may think it never got "hateful" it did at times. Maybe my threshold is...

Justmehere, I appreciate your response to me. As to feeling hated, probably goes to my personal issues and my own ptsd. At one point I felt belittled but I can say it's been respectful overall. I don't want to argue my feelings as they are my feelings/my issues. It's intimidating for me to...

I found great info on NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health). There is a section on "how do I know if I have PTSD" There are can be many different causes but I think the best way to know is for that person to review the list on the above or any good site. There may be one on here as well...

Thanks for the link Anarchy, I've read the wiki page but will continue reading more. I guess that if there was not strong dissent during Abraham Lincolns time, we wouldn't have advanced to where we are today. Thank God people hated slavery! I may feel the way I do, hence my name on this...

I just want to add that everyone has a right to say what they think. I'm not trying to say that these things shouldn't have been said in the context of a persons right to free speech. I knew what the result would be for me, and it took courage on my part to speak out believe it or not. It is...

I only went thru the first 3 pages. I acknowledge how, now that I've disagreed with the tone at times, those whom I disagreed with will automatically dislike me. It saddens me that my wanting to separate the person from the view has basically caused anger. Deep down we are all just people and...

I do not have the ability to debate world politics at your level Anarchy, Scout86 or Muse. I've read each comment and I'd agree with everything I've read. I am not as knowledgeable as to the intricacies of the Communist Manifesto or the NSDAP. I cannot argue as I'm unqualified. Nor would I...

@eve, Throughout this thread I have just shared my opinion on how I see the idea of mutual respect and dialog as the most effective means to finding common ground, vs. alienating one another. I have personally dealt with people from both political sides of the spectrum as I'm an independent...

A quote from Obama describing what I meant in a brilliant way, "We can’t expect to solve our problems if all we do is tear each other down. You can disagree with a certain policy without demonizing the person who espouses it. You can question somebody’s views and their judgment without...

@joeylittle I agree with you on that. I guess I didn't mean "respect the opinions of others" but rather, respect other people regardless of opinion. I'm not a very good speaker but what I'm trying to say is that if we could have a mutually respectful conversation in this country, maybe we...

Scout86, After reading through only the first page of posts, my thought was that if there was a person who supported trump, why in the heck would they want to say so in that environment with as many insults toward the followers of trump? Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I just think...

Just reading up on Mussolini's fascism, and seems you may be onto something... I guess my hope for mutual respect regardless of the outcome of elections is basically naive. Guess, for my own sanity, I should remain active in other topics. LOL :)

I don't think it's funny to compare Trump to Hitler. I guess I may be alone in this opinion but I think we need to stop that. I get that it's done for effect but It seems more respectful of the jews and others who suffered to leave that alone. To make that comparison, IHO lessens the...

I doubt anyone would want to share their opinion about WHY they actually did support Trump when they will most likely be attacked personally... I'm guessing this thread was started for more rhetorical reasons...? I am not a fan of Trump. I am not a fan of Clinton either, but obviously based on...

Thank you both! I have been in therapy since Nov 2015 and I have a good relationship with my T. I'm so grateful for that as I've read about people having not so great experiences in therapy. I'll try to read more about body memory and ptsd. Thank you for pointing that out. I really...

I'm new here and have been reading as much as possible. Many of you who are suffering speak about "staying with the bad feelings" when you're having a flashback or intrusive thoughts. For me I spend a lot of time with chest pains but when my flashbacks happen I have terrible panic attacks...

@Rumors My abusive parents made it very clear that I should never "show" my emotions. Not only did they not care but having a certain "look" on my face made them even more angry sometimes. They never wanted reminders of their words, actions, etc. reflected on the faces of their abused kids...

For so long I thought I was going crazy because no one understood what I meant by brain zaps. I used to get them mostly when weaning off anti-d meds like you said. There were other times as well but mostly related to meds for depression. I haven't experienced them through my body that I can...

I'm so sorry you went through that. From reading your post, I think the facilitator is trying to make sure you'll be alright, showing she cares about you but not going to judge you in any way. One of the major difficulties for me is never knowing what will set me off and where I'll be. It...

Welcome! I'm new here as well and I find it (this forum) such a gift. I'm sure you will have much to add to the conversation. Glad you're here.

You know you have cptsd when you're walking through a store (anyplace) and see someone laugh and wonder what they're saying/thinking about you that's so funny!?! I'm so embarrassed / ashamed / ugly / not good enough... Do they see thru my mask? Do they know how pathetic I am? or.. maybe...

@Hope1969, I can relate somewhat to how you feel. I have 2 kids and a great husband and they are wonderful to me. But, there is a part of me that will never truly heal from the long term abuse I've endured. It's not that my family doesn't make me "happy" or that I don't love them will all the...

The stats posted by @Changeling are definitely scary and maddening! I do agree that anyone convicted with DV charge should not be allowed to purchase a firearm thereafter. More thorough background checks and greater discrimination (terror watch list & maybe DV offenders list)) before...

yes, intentional homicide from what I recall. The connection between guns and intentional violence / domestic violence. There are more deaths by gun due to suicide than any other gun death category (heartbreaking). I was interested in the connection between DV and gun ownership and attacks...