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Old Jul 23, 2005, 07:54 PM
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this is the first time i really have been at the computer for more than 5 minutes at a time. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and feel the need to be on the go constantly in order to survive. the busier I am the less my symptoms interfere with my life.
I was in a car accident this week which has left me unable to be active and am having difficulty. Difficulty not being on the go--- and difficulty with all the flashbacks, memories, unable to sleep and relax etc etc.
generally my life is pretty good -- great job, good friends, loving boyfriend, and keeping really busy kept the symptoms at bay. What to do now that I am laying around unable to do anyhting but think?
My car was also totaled in the accident --- and now my ionsurance settlement is significantly less than what I owe on the loan. I am not working -- disability takes a while to kick in and I already live paycheck to paycheck. I am feeling overwhelmed.