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(JD) · Oct 24, 2011, 04:17 PM

Thank you for your kind words (((O E)))

Now... already though I see a problem because you say "I just have to be more consciously aware" and let me remind you (remind because I know you know..) PTSD doesn't let us do that! I mean, when it really matters... it's tough to be aware when we need to be because of the chemical dump or whatever occurs when we are stressed... grrrr

It is not until someone takes us aside or we "stand up" like you suggested... and back away... and calm ourselves, breathe... that we find what we lost while sitting at the desk and it was there in front of us the whole time but the PTSD and stress reaction prevented us from seeing it!

for instance.

Remember that Chinese finger puzzle. The harder we try to make it through being triggered... the less we accomplish and the more stressed we become. We simply MUST back away, breathe, stop pushing, pulling or whatever it is... and then voila' we get a break in the action.

While you have this clarity... maybe make a list of things or write the reminder notes to the attorney... to send when you need to rattle his cage when you are stressed but won't feel up to it... and put it in your attorney file so you can just whip it out and mail it... or make a list of things you know NOW that needs to be done in a follow up.. .but won't be able to think about later on when stressed....

Sigh. Such a beast of a disorder.