Hi Anthony

Frustration - - - it's the pits isn't it? Once you're moved everything will fall into place. How many miles are you moving?

Ya, exercise is my therapy right now. It keeps me from sinking into depression. Now I'm restless and on the go . . .but getting lots done. Keeping myself "pre-occupied" I guess. It looks like it could be two months before I get an assessment. But that's cool, I'll wait.

You sure sound like you're doing well in spite of everything. You sound upbeat. Makes me smile!!

Worked a lot on crafts this weekend. Got some Christmas presents done. But I also went to the casino and blew some money. That's a no-no for me. Need to watch it! Can be addictive just like drugs/alcohol. I'm on the hyper side lately.

Take it easy there guy, and I'll talk to you very soon.

Kay Dee

We're moving from Townsville to Melbourne... so that is about??? 3000 kms! Not sure what that is in miles!!!!

Yer, I'm having my ups and downs currently, and still trying to put everything from the course into practise. That is the hard bit at times... remembering things. We have the notes anyway, so if I get stuck, time to read. Though reading tends to bore me a bit nowadays... as I haven't the concentration anymore. Damn problems.

Crafts? Cool... what sort? Making some Christmas presents???

Anthony

This is the 2nd time I've attempted to post. I hope this one goes through. When I clicked "submit" I got a screen that I wasn't logged in. So here I go again.

Not remembering and unable to concentrate sound like PTSD symptoms. I can relate to those. Par for the course!

I've heard of Melbourne, and I'm not sure either how many miles that is. At least you'll be away from the military environment, right?

I'm making lots of crafts like picture frames, key rings, beading necklaces and bracelets. Less expensive Christmas gifts. Besides, sometimes handmade gifts are better gifts!

Have you heard from Evelyn? I was just curious as to whether she was going to respond to our answers on emotional shock.

How is Kerri-Ann? Everything okay there? Tell her I said Hi.

I am going to try to get some sleep tonight (something I'm lacking lately) Have been very busy working. Have one day off this week, then go back to work on Sunday.

Well, you take care of yourself and loved ones; and will talk to you soon.

Kay

Don't ya just hate it when technology goes to poo? Damn forum... :)

Yer, I will be away from the military environment... thank christ. Its very hard for me to relax when I have military all around me. Kerrie-Ann doesn't understand that, but I think she will see a difference when we are out of this place, and in a more civilian populated city. I try and explain these things, but honestly, people who don't have PTSD, don't generally understand. Its like if you have PTSD from abuse, then you live in a house with couples on either side of you living the same thing. You would have to move, simply from hearing the shouting and screams and so forth. You'd never relax. Same same for me with the military.

I haven't heard from Evelyn for a few weeks now... I think she would be pretty busy with the PTSD course, as this is her last one to finish her social work degree. I'm going to go out their for a coffee next week, so I will catch up with her and ask her to get on here and answer us... or we'll have to slap her or something... LOL :) (Aussie humour, sorry).

Kerrie-Ann is here, and fine, along with bub. I think she may even be posting now!

Must take the little fella swimming now... his lessons. Talk later... take care.

Hi Kay,

Yes I am posting now. Been a while. I have been busy with work 3 days per week, then finishing a uni assignment and now getting organised for the move. Always something to keep me on the go. We are all well here, looking forward to the move from Townsville plus the climate in Melbourne is a lot cooler than here. It is really getting into the warmer weather now, very hot and very humid.

You sound like you are having difficulties finding a therapist for the EMDR. Unbelievable. Hopefully it will all get sorted soon so you can start the healing process.

Loved your photo, Kisha is a cutie, as you would expect. Well best go and get organised while the boys are at swimming, take care of you, chat soon.

I posted a long post and it was not accepted again. Don't know why. Message says I'm not logged in, when actually I have logged in. Anthony, any idea why this is happening?

Kay

Clear you cache on your system. It is definately a system problem, not a board problem. You will find your systems cache is defining your cookie session for you, instead off the cookie itself. If you go into your browser, click Tools > Options > General Tab > then click on the "delete cookies" and "delete files", and maybe even run your system cleanup utility from Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Cleanup.

That should help the problem. The problem can also be caused by such software as Nortons Internet Security, if you happen to run that, or a similar software firewall. If you do, you will find the same problem with lots of forums.

Anthony:

Thank you for your info. I'll try that process. Will have my brother help me out a little.

Been very busy; not sleeping; then sleeping all day. I've got four days off coming up. Talk to you then.

Thanks again,


Kay

Hi Anthony! It has been a little while. What a week. I swear I've been going steady 14 hours a day; no sleep. Then when I do have a little time; I can't stay awake. Make up my mind! Have been feeling some depression. Have had some right leg pain I am trying to find the cause of. Have been to a few doctors. The last one gave me a cortisone injection in my knee. Hopefully that will do the trick. If not, she is going to take x-rays of my hip.

So, having been in pain for most of the last 2-3 months; it starts getting "old." I start getting cranky. Expecially when I don't know exactly what is causing it.

Have been trying to stay out of trouble at work. I realized that I need to let my boss have his control. I almost got fired last summer. And opening my mouth when I believe in something, I guess isn't worth losing my job over. So, he can have his stupid control. I seem to be getting along better with him now. Sad, isn't it. And I'm working really hard on keeping my mouth shut. I have lots of training, job experience and 2 years of college in Human Services behind me; but I have to act like I don't know what I'm doing. So my self-esteem has been the - - - - -.

How's it going with the moving? And how are you doing? Hanging in there, I hope. Always know there are people to talk to. I am so thankful that people are only a computer away!

Have you heard from Evelyn? Just curious as to whether she has reviewed our responses on shock. Cause I don't know exactly what emotional/psychological shock is. If I were to guess, based on some experiences I have had, it's a feeling of paralyzation. Spaced out, or unable to orient to things around me. What do you think? You may feel it is something different for you. I wonder if shock is something like dissociation.

Well, I just got home after a long day of running around. I hope you are doing okay.

Talk to you soon.

Kay

I like how you say, "trying to stay out of trouble", he he... I know that feeling ever so often.

Moving is all organised now, thank christ. Most of the work is now just cleaning everything up, making sure the removalist, painters and cleaners do their part, and on the plane we go to four seasons in a day, Melbourne. It will be nice though to have other weather than just, HOT.

I have had a fairly ordinary week actually... a bit depressed, moody and cranky. I seem to be ok now though. Were going to see some friends from the PTSD course tomorrow, and have a BBQ lunch with them, so that will be nice.

Past midnight though now, and time for bed for me, so I will chat more tomorrow when home.

Take care of you Kay Dee...