Hey, nice subject line -- you described my "issues" too. :-)

I'm on the other end of the rage spectrum, however. PTSD can also cause *inhibited* anger, which is where I find myself -- I don't get angry, at anyone, for anything, unless it's at myself for not living up to my expectations. I so desperately need to get it out that one morning, after a therapy session discussing anger the night before, I woke up to find myself punching my pillow and screaming "F*** YOU!" over and over. Time to let it go, wouldn't you say? :-)

Depression and anxiety go hand in hand, IMHO. I've never known anyone, self included, who had one without having the other. My anxiety levels seem to wax and wane, but depression is forever, unfortunately, even when I'm properly medicated. I was hospitalized for a week in mid-Feb. and have been doing OK since then, although in the last couple weeks I've seen the physical symptoms start creeping back in. Do you ever feel like there's no escape??

Glad you found the boards!

Candy

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