Hi everyone, I've read the forums for a while and I wanted to introduce myself. I have a lot of experience with PTSD, I've had it for quite a few years. It's a big monkey on my back most of the time, but I am thankful that the diagnosis has caused me to seek help and start to make healthier decisions for myself.

It's a constant struggle. Sometimes I want a vacation from it. I get little breaks where I am hanging out with friends and I forget that I have PTSD, but that only lasts until I'm triggered or get intrusive memories.

I'm glad that the forum is here and that I'm not the only one coping with this disorder every minute of every day.