I'm sorry if you and anyone else was triggered... I did put the icon on the original thread which was quickly forgotten, I guess... and the subject line IS the subject... and why it's relevant to the site here imo (((DE)))) ((((others))))

BTW local news here (Miami area) IS educating the public about the disorder, interviews with psychiatrists, etc.

Another item to note, remember, the SKY marshalls are not in uniform... but civilian dress, MORE than blending into the background. How would YOU feel if someone drew down on you in a hawaiian shirt, no matter what your mood?

IMO we EACH need to think about this.. and how "there but for the grace of God go I." No, I'm not dealing with bipolar disorder (though my ignorant sister just told my mother's new doctor that I am!!!! gggrrrrr another story) but with PTSD I do become triggered, I do fade, dissociate, etc especially when overwhelmed.

Usually, I spring into action (as is my training in counter terrorism) but... what if I didn't? What kind of things can I do to try and prevent something like this from ever happening to/with me? And, how can you keep yourself safer when travelling? Not just space ships, but earthbound vehicles too!