I try and keep control over my stress level as well, it can be tiring in itself and kind of sucks because a lot of times I have to limit my activities so I don't get too overwhelmed with things...I've even skipped concerts I planned to go to because of it. But obviously too much stress makes the symptoms worse and that isn't good for me or anyone else. I also try and do breathing excercises, but I usually don't remember every day but I've tried it to calm myself which helps a bit.

As for eye contact that is only for people I know, but I've been that way ever since I can remember. Eye contact with people I don't know tends to be painfully uncomfortable and very distracting because instead of hearing what they say I am focused on trying to keep eye contact and not show my discomfort. Also I can't talk to people I don't know unless they talk to me first...I have tried but that was even before the PTSD as well.