Hi, T. Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us.

Yup, those flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, etc are maddening. I frequently believe the space between my ears is the noisiest spot on the planet. The first time I managed to quiet all that head noise, I suffered a panic attack. I was convinced I'd had a stroke or something.

My therapy support network is my life line. I have used allot of professional servants in my support network and remain grateful to know they are there if I need them, but my peer supporters are the experience, heart and soul of my therapy network. Live support groups remain my main source of peer support, but the on-line groups seem to be gaining viability. This group right here is my personal fave of what I have found on-line so far.

I haven't found any microwave solutions for ^it^, but I get by with a little help from my friends.

Hope you feel safe to start your healing journey right here, T.

Thankyou so much. I hope to find support such as you have given me. It really means a lot!

Welcome, takeahint. I'm going to pass on to you a handy link about flashbacks that was passed on to me when I first got here to DS PTSD. I have daily flashbacks on the job that I have to figure out how to work with so I can stay functional there. They come from therapist Pete Walker's website.
http://www.pete-walker.com/flashbackManagement.htm

There's that link and then lots of other free helpful stuff there on his website.

Thank you for reaching out !! I am proud of you for taking this step. I am thankful you are still here.
I know suicide can feel like an escape from suffering, but you have shown true strength in being able to come back and search for help.
Our thoughts can be the biggest liars and worst enemy. You are not alone in this!
I encourage you to keep reaching out to supportive people around you. This can seem impossible at times, but know that it can get better with help and support! Strive for the future beyond the thoughts of your past. You have experiences that can help to save others who are going through similar circumstances. Don't lose heart! You got this- one step at a time !

Thankyou Majica and Ally for your kind words of advice. I will check out the link now Majica.
I will try and use this site more to stay in some sort of loop of support as I'm fairly socially isolated. Again i am so thankful for your responses.
T.