ptsd?

Thanks for the help in advance,

Hugs,

Jenna

I would definitely recommend seeking therapy to talk out your problems and to learn some healthy coping techniques. Best wishes.

Hugs,

Jenna

without getting into specifics as to what happened, i can tell you that paranoia seems to go hand in hand with ptsd from what i have seen. i am an iraqi war vet that can tell you from first hand experience that what you are feeling is not uncommon. i do recommend that you hold off on the use of weapons until you can get the whole matter worked out with a therapist. shooting someone or something should only be used as a very last result where you are in fear of your life or great bodily harm. it is a decision that can change your life forever. respectfully, SM

Dont make light of any of your feeling. sometimes we push the feeling we have to the back of our minds becasue it makes us feel crazy or we feel that if we tell anyone they'll think we're crazy, but the feelings are real. the symptoms do subside when you are focussed on something entirely different and nothing in your immediate day to day activities are reminding you of your ordeal. My therepist told me that victims of traumatic experiences developed this heightened awareness of their environment and i think that's what happens to you when you went into the gas station. You automatically "scope out" the entire area looking for anyone that may pose a threat to you. I know how you feel about the weapon, but shadowmedic is right, unless you know what your're doing, you could hurt yourself. i always felt scared at home alone and i got a dog. not only that but i used to sleep with i knife with arms reach. Now i just have knives and hammers and other gadgets strategically located around the house. it doesnt hurt to carry mace or pepper spray if it'll make you feel safer. you are not alone.