I was so confused myself about PTSD and then I came across information online that felt to me like the individual who wrote it was putting so much of how I struggled into words that it was just such a relief.

This is a good source of information too:

http:www.bullyonline.org/stress/ptsd.htm

It meant a lot to me in understanding the difference between Hypervigilance and Paranoia and between Mental Illness and Psychiatric Injury.

Welcome to PC MyFriendAmy and the PTSD forum.

((Hugs))
OE