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Does anyone find themselves in a fearful or anxious induced situation and fall asleep? I have found myself in situations where the fear or anxiety is so intense. Trying to use the steps to manage these situations is virtually impossible. It's as almost I've been knocked unconscious and then I...

I'm sorry I have no words of wisdom. However, reading your post had me thinking "Did I write this?". I too feel the same way. You're not alone. Xx

Thank you for your responses. So far I'm not doing so well. Out of 8 days I've turned up once to work before my set time. This was only because my car was being serviced and I had no other way to get to work other than the lift I was offered. I feel I am spiraling out of control. My anxiety has...

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It's been a few years since I've created a thread. I'm feeling heavy hearted after reading my past threads and status content. I still feel very much the same. Stuck, lost, afraid, overwhelmed, tired etc. I have regained a sense of achievement. The depression has lifted. However, the anxiety...

I haven't been on here for a while. Trying so hard to cope like everyone else. Feeling really down lately. So dead on the inside. Anxiety really high. PTSD denying me the right to be me. :( T told me to go back to basics and re-focus on mindfullness, breathing and progressive muscle relaxation...

KP - thanks. I did mention to my hubby if it was becoming too much I would nip off to the toilets. I didn't realise at the time how many "toilet breaks" I took. The time we left the pub was about 2am and that was when patrons had to line up to get back in.to the pub!! In hindsight (isn't...

Thanks for your warm and fuzzy comments. Feeling alone is such a big thing to deal with when coping with PTSD. Feeling the love after posting and recieving such positive responses. :inlove: I so want to do the EMDR. Scared but willing. Maybe down the track.... Went back to bed after dealing...

Whoa - you get me. I am on a real low and have been for too long now. Trying so hard to be normal and it is breaking me into so many pieces. I feel like a shattered vase. Sometimes I can put the piece back in the right place and all appears to be fine but the cracks are still there. I'm tired of...

Thanks - Extra planning is definitely the key. :tup: I was pretty foolish to stay out so late as I know the consequences of doing too much just with day to day living. LOL. I became so rapt up in the moment. Words of wisdom from this forum and my own common sense reminds me - "baby steps". Just...

A few weeks back I caught up with some old school friends whom I hadn't seen in 26 years. At first I was hesitant to catch up with them, but with my husband's support I went. None of my old friends know the circumstances I have been through the last 5 years which caused my PTSD. They are not...

Oops. Pushed the wrong button & my post was put up! I ran out of time to edit it. I wanted to mention how I am afraid to go for common law as the insurance company will stop paying my salary and all expenses. How can I continue to get on top of the debilitating effects of PTSD if payments stop...

Hi Singingyamada, My PTSD was brought on by working in a school environment with a child who has special needs. Lots of physical abuse and I was mainly the sole carer in this environment. I also suffered sexual abuse as a child and a few other experiences that played around with my childhood. I...

My heart fluttered when I read this. Even though it is unkind what we are going through, having someone understanding me gave comfort. Thank you. Hubby says she is there sometimes. Like when I laugh with the kids. When I put make up on. When I hug him. When I sit and chat. It's a bit like a...

I see a psychiatrist every few months and a psychologist every 2 - 3 weeks. My hubby is my best friend. He knows me "as me" before all the PTSD muck. He comes with me to my sessions with my psychiatrist. Sometimes it's so hard to explain how I am feeling to my P yet sometimes easier to tell my...

Thanks so much for your comments. I had to disappear for a wee bit from the Forum. Like some others, it got a bit too much and I needed to analyse what was going on with me. It really helped but I'm stuck again so here I am. I am managing to stay out of bed during the week. Manage to get the...

BloomInWinter, The sounds suck don't they? I've tried listening to my phone music with earphones but this distracts me more - the outside sounds still find a a way in... I've tried blocking one ear with my hand to not look so obvious but der to me, I have another ear! Someone suggested foam...

Momoffour, you are a strong person to make it this far. Keep going, small steps at a time. Frustrating as it can be, those steps do become bigger. It is hard having PTSD and raising a young family. I can really relate to your symptoms you are experiencing, and it can be scary and depressing...

Who was I fooling!!!! :poop: I would be sacked by now! First day was great. Went spiralling after that. Pressure of a routine, too many triggers, too tired, too many dreams???? Who knows why. Thanks AngelaMarie, One step at a time is what it will have to be. It's just so friggin frustrating, I...

Good for you to keep on going. It's so easy to give up when the going gets tough. I do give up, but only on the little things that don't matter so much. Such as ironing, closing the doors on messy rooms, letting the kids have cereal for tea every now and then, using packet cake mix instead of...

Like Revelry said, "Baby steps." You are taking one of those steps by being here. As hard as it is, I think this is part of moving forward. Good for you. Psychiatrists etc can be expensive. I'm not sure what country you live in but does your work offer free counselling sessions for their...

Gidge, please forgive me for my ranting. If I can share my experiences I hope you or someone else out there won't have to go through the emptiness of feeling helpless for so long like I did. My PTSD is involved in workers comp. I understand I have the benefits of not having to pay for medical...

I think by reading and researching more and more of PTSD symptoms, the libidio is one of the first things to go. Especially with the traumas yourself and others have endured. Considering we have to discover or rediscover "intimacy" as an individual let alone for two it can be pretty darn...

Hi caliaviator. I was having trouble with making "the appointments". I mentioned to my T your suggestion and she thought it was a great idea. We had to figure out why it was such a hard thing for me to master - considering I used to be a stickler for being on time & being super focused! (PTSD...

You are not alone gidge. I find noises of varying sorts get to me. I feel a bit like the Bionic Woman with super powers in hearing!!!! At first the noises were really hard to deal with but since going to therapy I have learnt different methods on how to cope when in these situations...