mum,
I am also new here, so i will not try to act like i know very much about PTSD, yet... but just know that I'm listening and will give you feedback when i can relate. The best suggestion that i can give you is to listen to anthony and everyone else who knows about what you are feeling. I get more out of this forum than seeing my doctor!! i feel much better after talking with fellow PTSD sufferers!! anthony has started to help me feel a little bit better already by helping me see things from someone else's point of view... everyone here is great!! everybody is very supportive here!!