Sufferer Ptsd For Almost 10 Years Now Following A Sexual Assault

[Shulamit]

I have the nightmares more toward morning hours it seems and it is usually going back to sleep when I feel the highest anxiety. Have you ever had to do the exercise a few times a night?

Honestly, it's relaxing/calming anytime I try it. I do it when I'm anxious, I do it when I'm angry... anytime I need to calm down.

 

[Promicarus]

After 10 years, I don't think it's anymore possible now for me to open up to anyone. I've tried on a couple occasions and it's like my throat is closing and I've forgotten how to speak. I'm also not a very open person. I bet a lot of people have these same problems, but it just feels like something I won't overcome regardless of how hard I try. I just can't talk about the specifics.

You're describing me to a tee. But I've realized after a lifetime that it's either learn to, and move forward...or nothing.