Dear Wolfie205: Just wanted to let you know you are not alone in these thoughts. I wonder if the these feelings are more specific to certain kinds of trauma that caused the PTSD (ie: if from stalking, assault vs accident vs combat-related). But I think the hypervigilance and paranoia are pretty "par for the course" with PTSD. Please know, with time and treatment, the symptoms can lessen.

Therapy can be a scary prospect, even as it provides relief. There is so much trust involved in the exchange, and it can seem incredibly risky to reveal personal information to a stranger, however qualified they are on paper. As SkyWhite has posted, I've also found at the clinic I go to that discussion of my case is common practice - there is a "treatment team" for clients, and everyone from the psych, to the case manager, to group leaders share information to better help all clients who suffer from PTSD.

I've had a few therapists who just weren't a good fit, for whatever reason - is it possible to try someone else?

Wishing you the best - take care. Bolivar