I am scared

Right now out side the townhouses there are a bunch of people (men) milling about with ladders. I know at some point there will be guys here to work on the roof. But I think these guys are chimney sweeps. But i have all my blinds closed - even though it is going to be 81 degrees here. I don't want them to see me or see in my house. Every bang and noise I jump. I hate this - I feel like a prisoner in my own house.

OH Kiya. I can so relate. It's such a horrible feeling.

I had a new roof put on the house last year and having them here for four days was unbearable. I was afraid to take a shower and would wait until my husband came home for lunch.

Yes indeed, that can be scary! Hope they are gone by now.

I hope you are okay now. I do the same thing in my house. Most of the time the blinds are all closed up tight, but hearing someone outside is much more stressful. Check everything you need to to prove to yoursafe you are safe.

That sound good idea, and makes sense,
concentrate on the pragmatic......best thing to do I think,then move on to other issues...

take care.
alevin

((((((((((((( Kiya ))))))))))))))
I am sorry that you are going through this experience.

thanks all!!!
they are finally gone. my roommate came home and only then did i open the blinds and windows.
even thes, still jumped at all thier noises!
so stressful.
i did get to paint a little. one of the alters took over - it was a mountain, turned girl, with eyes watching the side - where things are hidden.

Kiya:

Noise is a huge trigger for most people suffering from PTSD.

Personally, my nervous system is so overtaxed and beat up, I need total peace and quiet. I get pissed when one of my neighbors drives into our complex with his windows opened, blasting rap music. The base just drives me off the wall. I feel like going out with a baseball bat and smashing their heads.

Because of my issue with noise, I have been forced to give up many things I always liked: football games, concerts, parties, wedding receptions, large restaurants, etc.

yeah... same on avoiding noises.

t is pushing me to live an active involvment life rather than my avoidance life. we'll see.

Hi there Kiya, hope things will be lots better for you today honey. I had an experience similar to that many years ago and it still makes me always ck. my blinds and curtains.

I'm here if you want to talk darlin.

thanks.
Today I am photographing a wedding. no stress.

Any rooms in the house where you could relax in that have no windows? Ether that or going out would be my suggestion.