Amy,
God bless you. I too, suffer from PTSD and mine was brought on by a vicious brutal rape. I too, can not watch movies with violence,rape scenes, etc. I have trouble with nightmares,insomnia,and space boundries with anyone. I understand how you feel. Yes, I think you should try a new therapist. It appears to me your therapist was not equipped to handle the situation. There is a therapy out there called and it is specilized. Its something like EDMR. What it is ? Only a few select Psychologists can do this therapy. It's rapid eye desensitizing movement. A skilled therapist takes you through the entire recall of the rape and you are hooked up to bio-feedback machine;that monitors your heartrate and reactions. The therapist take notes.... and basically the premise is, after a few sessions, you are better off than what you were. The success rate is 90%.I don't have all the (correect terms right, so if you want, google search this for yourself). I know how badly you feel. I am so tired of insensitive people who havent been raped talling me, "You need to get over it.: I am partially disabled as a result of what happened to me, am on several medications for this, and have been in therapy since it happened. Support groups for rape victims are out there(call rape crisis in yor area); (PTSD groups for ladies are available to you as well); just keep calling Amy until you get an answer from someone who can lead you to someone who has the answer. Don't give up and don't give in. You are in mythoughts and I hope this helped. I do understand. Stay strong, we will never get over it, but we can getthrough it. It takes longer than I expected. Hang in there and I'll do my best. Meanwhile, if anyone doesn't support you or have your best interest at heart, you dont need them as friends. Im praying for you.validation is very important for healing.