You Know You Have PTSD When...

[JustBe]

When the thought of going to a family dinner sends you reeling for days before you even have to decide if you are going.

 

[Nighthawk]

Wow MO this is the situation I am in right now. I have to give an answer and am avoiding my phone.:(

 

[CraftyCath]

Just done that myself, got through it but they all wanted to get together again the next day. I said no.

 

[p-no]

When you play Online Backgammon with strangers and take it personal that they get more doubles than you.

When you take notice even of the tiniest details no matter what part of life is concerned.

 

[Core]

When you read this thread, think "I am clicking like on all posts here, why can't I do it on this one?", look through the other posts to check for the same error, then realize that the one with the black and white avatar is now yours. :rolleyes:

 

[Britt.f7]

When the thought of going to a family dinner sends you reeling for days before you even have to decide if you are going.

That's me before any family gathering. Good one!

 

[KatB]

When you can not control the situation around you and leaves you feeling helpless....

When there is absolutely nothing else you can do about it...

When words are not enough and anger is the only emotion you know.

 

[Changing4Best]

When the thought of going to a family dinner sends you reeling for days ...

My family has done me the favor of not being able to come and visit me nor do they invite me either. They say they live too far away. At first I was hurt by this, but looking back on it all now, I think they have done me a huge favor.

 

[Brad1980]

My God I thought I was the only one. Thank you guys for the humour

 

[Changing4Best]

I gotta admit, Brad, this is one of my fav threads!

 

[Brad1980]

Some that came from my life
You have ceral for dinner because it is the easiest thing to cook. And realized this the third day in row.
The pharmacy staff knows you by first name and have your doctor on speed dial
The doctors office cant email your file because it is to large for the server to handle( actually happened)
You can't remember if it is monday or tuesday and you find out it is actually friday
You plan escape routes as you drive in case something happens
When everybody you know can tell when you have taken your night time meds
You get off the phone and forget who you were talking to and what you said
you meet with the same people every week but don't remember any of their names.
You get in the car have the keys in your hand and forget where you are going

 

[Changing4Best]

you meet with the same people every week but don't remember any of their names.

Everyone at church seems to know my name, but I have no idea what any of theirs are!