Yes, I experience this a lot and it adds to my feelings of being overwhelmed which eventually leads to hopelessness....it's just too much to bear because it's all happening so fast you don't have time to evaluate or rationalize things. The world seems to be closing in on you.

Anymore what is or isn't a part of PTSD is a gray area. It depends on who you ask, who's book/article you read. I believe PTSD is individualized; we all have different combinations of symptoms. My doctors "officially" contribute my racing thoughts to my PTSD. Would another do the same? I don't know.

Oh yes, much of the time.. racing thoughts, a big part of ptsd. One right after another. One on top of another. Seems like a thousand at a time.

Hang in there,
carrie

Yes, I have experienced it. It usually happens when I have had way too much stimulation throughout the day or week. So I need to be very wary that I don't overstimulate myself - that means getting to know myself better and how to take care of myself.

I recommend listening to meditation CDs and even learning to meditate. Or if that is too challenging, listen to some soft music, or anything that calms you down. It doesn't matter if your thoughts make no sense. They don't have to. Just allow them to flow through you and accept that that's what's happening without judging it as right or wrong. It may feel horrible so in that case try your best to soothe yourself in a healthy way. Hope that helps a little.

I have this quite frequently. My therapist says that it is just the brain restructering itself from healing from the abuse. I find this comforting.

yes i do have this problem ,but mt doc says im bi polor hes wrong i can see its part of pstd.hugs minnie