Definitely yes.

1) I refuse to go certain places which hold a certain triggering significance, including friends' houses. Sometimes the link is quite tenuous but I feel an overwhelming avoidant urge.

2) I panic when people ask questions about my life because I am so ashamed. Lately even a simple "How are you?" has led to a certain level of anxiety. I avoid people who I think will judge me for being neurotic. I don't feel like I can pretend I'm ok anymore.

3) I used to like to socialise. Now I don't do much and like staying home, the only place I feel safe. If I do go out, I go to a movie or something similar where I don't have to talk too much to anyone.

4) If I have bad nightmares, my whole day is affected. I can't talk to anyone. I don't want to see my flatmates.

5) I can't answer phone calls. If someone calls me, I am unprepared for it and can't answer. I have to wait for a message to see what they want so I can then plan to call them back/message them back.

6) I can't have sex.....most of the time.

7) I think people find that I am quite a cold person. I can't connect emotionally. I don't really understand touch or intimacy. Sometimes I like being hugged, but it generally feels empty.


So I'm generally scared of people. I don't know when things they say or do will hurt me. I don't trust anyone.