Oh heavens.... That stuff .... I remain rattled for *hours*. Support.

Mom doesn't come back from her "moments" of extreme stress for a while too. Hers are mostly triggered by dreams of pain and things she fears.
Hugs.

Big hug of peace and calm Tryna..... I'm sorry that this was such an upsetting trigger....xo

thanks guys. this really is such a great place to find support. im amazed at what i have found here. thank you

My fiancé has to warn me when he even slams a Pillsbury can on the counter to make it pop open or i freak out you are not alone! Sending lots of support!

I decided to stop having a girlfriend because my PTSD startle response was so over the top. I've lived alone instead for 10 years now. For me it's better than being jumpy all over somebody else all of the time.

Aww man! I hate it when that happens. A window is left open and someone other than me closes a door harder than they meant to, some heavy item accidentally drops. Sometimes even a household member who i didn't know was awake walks into the room and says good morning when I was somewhere else in my head.

Anyway, I'm with you. I try to laugh at myself and remind myself it wasn't a real threat. That helps a little.

Deep breaths and peace. ☮️

Thanks guys. its always relieving to speak with you all

Glad to be of relief, Tryna. It's a very logical problem when discussed here among us, but it's funny how some times other folks out there don't get it as easily.