I am new to this PTSD stuff myself so I'm not much help. I just want you to know you have been heard and I hope even just that helps you to get through the day. Deep breaths!

Getting physical is my most effective remedy. I am convinced my anger produces physical bursts of adrenaline and that exercise helps work the adrenaline out of my system.

Does your little angel need dance lessons or P.E? Angelic exercise is still exercise.

Yes, getting physical helps me, too. Especially since my PTSD flashbacks get physical first, with cold sweats and chill and fear butterflies in my stomach at trauma memories recurring.

Today work was called off at school, so it's a snow day and I'm shut in. Usually I would enjoy the time off, but I'm snowbound and having PTSD symptoms today, so it's less fun that expected. My kidney condition precludes taking meds like I used to now, so I'd really like to get out of the house and get moving and physical but I can't today due to snow.

Hang in there sean, because I'm hanging in there today too. It's one of those days, I guess I joke to myself that sometimes the planet has fits of heavier gravity. Just a joke about when I get down. But a hopeful joke, imagining it'll pass and we'll bounce back with normal "gravity" soon.

Thanks guys. And to the ones snowed in from my years in the Army I know that you can still get physical and workout inside. flutter kicks, stretches etc. unfortunately for some reason the more physical I get the worse my symptoms get. ON a positive note for those of you who know about our fraud case we talked to a lawyer and all will be well once we get our income tax.(hopefully, fingers crossed!)

Are you taking Xanax, by chance?

Buy a treadmill. Trust me, you will hate the thing. I used to call mine the "dreadmill"...but boy, does it work. Start slow, 10 minutes. Work slowly up to power walking two miles in 30 minutes, yes you can, it will take time. Guaranty: loss of weight, for one; time to meditate or pray, for two; increase in stamina, beyond belief, for three; takes the sting out of fear and anger, and important four.

hey sean, It's late but I am just catching up. I hope that the sweet Angel quality time helped. I am forever thankful now for my HSM class. Though I did do modified tai chi as stretching and core balance help. The additional moves and visualizations added to them.
Anxious energy takes many forms and can be a pain in the Arse. As for my Dragon, lilly is write, I treat mine with care and love. If it's rearing it's head, there is usually a reason for it. Sorting that can be a cathartic experience. You have so much going on, though I see a plan is in place now for some of the stressors. Good stuff , for taking that off the plate. I hope you and your dragon sleep well tonight.
I have certain songs that help to change my mod to gratification instead of degradation. Not that they can change things in the real world of obstacles but they help the moment of anxious pain and anger attacks.
Owl City has a lot of songs that are also family friendly...so you and the angel can dance out some energy! Release them good endorphins.Children give off such a clean aura when dancing and happy...soak it up.

Hugs jewell

Sorry lousy typing! but here is Firflies, by Owl City, an acoustic version!

http://www.last.fm/music/Owl+City

Thanks everyone got some sleep and it passed. Unfortunately my angel Misty was sick throwing up until 1pm so no school. But finally got medicine and she is doing better.

I was actually thinking of this before I read your post...

For me, I find I am the most productive when I am experiencing anger...

I focus on cleaning my house, and it is usually spotless when I am finished...

For me, sleeping has always been an avoidance technique...

But I must realize, sometimes my mind and body just need a break...

Take care of yourself through this process... Lila