I just want to add that what I am saying isn't meant to be cold either. When struggling with ptsd it can seem like you are a burden and too sensitive and that no one will understand how challenging it is. This especially gets hard when others seem to say things that are dismissive and at times invalidating. This is why it's important to spend time with a therapist that DOES understand what you are so very challenged with. It's important to have a presence that respects the challenge and can actually notice the small gains you are making despite this challenge.