Even though I have basically come to terms with my PTSD, I still suffer the symptoms of it both physically and mentally. Physically, it is easier to look at the situation and know that it is a physical symptom that I am experiencing, i.e. I hear a loud noise and my startle reflex is exaggerated, my heart immediately races, I start instinctively looking for an escape route. Mentally is more difficult to pin for me...i.e. the depression I feel after I realize no one is shooting at me and it's just me over-reacting again - is that PTSD or is it simply depression? The extreme anxiety I will continue to carry with me as a result of being scared like that, I am pretty sure is the PTSD. All I know is that even though I consider myself functioning, I still suffer both mentally and physically and probably will the rest of my life :frown: