PTSD is a normal reaction to abnormal events. If something traumatic happened to you, then your body is reacting as it sees fit. If you've been having symptoms for this long, then its probably a good idea to see a professional. PTSD isn't one of those things that just gets better over time....that is, if symptoms have been lasting awhile. The truth is that most people get over a traumatic event within a few months (or aren't even effected at all). The rest of us....well, we need some sort of outside intervention in order to get back on track. The sooner you can reach out to your parents or another trusted adult, then the sooner you can get into treatment. You may not have PTSD (that would be a good thing), but that doesn't mean you aren't suffering the after-effects of a traumatic event. Good luck! (oh, and you can post on the PTSD board, too....even if you don't have a diagnosis, it sounds like you definitely have PTSD symptoms. You may get more feedback over there.)