Petunia, I can relate. I've come to a place in my life where I simply don't ask myself to function at times like this when I've been triggered. I recognize that my need is simply to find comfort and peace in the moment and the rest of life will just have to wait until I'm good and ready for it. If I need to curl up on the sofa with a cup of soup and that's all I'm comfortable with, then that's going to be it for now. For me, it's part of accepting who I am and what my needs are as I work to heal from what -- and who -- gave me PTSD. My best advice is to be gentle with yourself and be patient with yourself. I know it's hard and I certainly know it's frustrating, but you deserve to have your needs met.

Be well,

mtd