Catherine asked how I've dealt with my PTSD. Well, folks it has been a long,hard time. And continues to be a lot of therapy and hard work. In the past what I've done is avoid things that bother me greatly and have been fortunate enough to move into a building for people with psych problems. It's subsidized so I don't have to worry about high rent. That seem to help oddly enough (I have a low frustration tolerance and can't work).
Another thing that has helped me is extreme determination. All my adult life I've wanted nothing more than to improve myself and feel better than I did.
I guess, in a nutshell I would have to say to everyone: perservere with the therapy and BE determined!