I was never in combat-mine came from a very abusive childhood, being raped in the army and then kicked out, two abusive husbands and the loss of two children.

I'm better at going out now than I used to be. Not as many panic attacks, but there are errands that must be done. I feel safe in my home when I am awake. The VA is giving me something new for the night terrors. It used to take a couple of hours to come out of them and I was useless the next day or two. I was afraid the meds would vail my creativity, but it hasn't. So I go out 2 or 3 times a week but it is always exhausting and I don't feel safe until I am home.