I am a female in my 60's.
I don't know if veterens with PTSD experience the same symptoms as someone who has had traumas unrelated to the battlefield, but I have great empathy for them now.
I have been diagnosed with PTSD along with other panic and anxiety issues. I didn't realize that I had it for many years but since it "broke through" to a point where I wasn't functioning (I was also physically ill and went undiagnosed for 2 1/2 years) I realize it's been there for many years. I have had multiple traumas throughout my life. I always thought I was very strong until this happened. (I was strong!)
I'm on disability but don't get enough to live on. I've been in therapy for 3 years and am certainly a lot better. My question is this: I have no family or a home of my own. I am house-sitting for a friend. I am wondering if there are any employment opportunities that would allow someone to work from home. I cannot stand to feel trapped and have adverse reactions to too much stimulus - lights, crowds, noise, etc. I do not want to keep moving around as that is what I've done for years. I get scared and I RUN. (That is how I saved my life on two occaisions.) Now that I know this about myself, I'm trying to figure out a way to support myself in order to have my "safe place." I know if I had that, I could heal much more easily.
FYI: I have been listening to Peter Levine's tapes as I drive around. They have helped me tremendously. If anyone out there has not tried this, and especially if you have someone to support you and have a "safe place" to be, these tapes are wonderful. I imagine myself coming back to that safe haven after listening, but it's not there.
Thanks.
I don't know if veterens with PTSD experience the same symptoms as someone who has had traumas unrelated to the battlefield, but I have great empathy for them now.
I have been diagnosed with PTSD along with other panic and anxiety issues. I didn't realize that I had it for many years but since it "broke through" to a point where I wasn't functioning (I was also physically ill and went undiagnosed for 2 1/2 years) I realize it's been there for many years. I have had multiple traumas throughout my life. I always thought I was very strong until this happened. (I was strong!)
I'm on disability but don't get enough to live on. I've been in therapy for 3 years and am certainly a lot better. My question is this: I have no family or a home of my own. I am house-sitting for a friend. I am wondering if there are any employment opportunities that would allow someone to work from home. I cannot stand to feel trapped and have adverse reactions to too much stimulus - lights, crowds, noise, etc. I do not want to keep moving around as that is what I've done for years. I get scared and I RUN. (That is how I saved my life on two occaisions.) Now that I know this about myself, I'm trying to figure out a way to support myself in order to have my "safe place." I know if I had that, I could heal much more easily.
FYI: I have been listening to Peter Levine's tapes as I drive around. They have helped me tremendously. If anyone out there has not tried this, and especially if you have someone to support you and have a "safe place" to be, these tapes are wonderful. I imagine myself coming back to that safe haven after listening, but it's not there.
Thanks.
