Good point @openeyes about differing levels of PTSD. Based on my chats with others and truth-sharing, I don't think mine is nearly as severe as the level some other folks experience. Mine also waxes and wanes. I don't know if that's the case for a lot of people? It has become more tolerable over time. I am at the point now where I can step outside of it at times when I really need to. Therapy helped a lot. Taking ownership of the problem is very important....otherwise it has the potential to rule over a person's life.