Hello all. I am not sure how many people are out there. This group has been
inactive for a while. I have PTSD caused by my abusive stepfather. I am the only
one in my family to have been diagnosed, but I believe that my mother and
sisters have it, too. I have been off work for over a year now due to
nearly-constant vertigo (with nausea, headaches, and extreme fatigue as the fun
side effects). My doctor attributes it to anxiety and related "migraine
syndrome", my former therapist (had to stop due to $$) diagnosed PTSD, and now I
am stuck fighting for disability benefits because I can't stand up half the
time, much less do things like drive or work, but of course disability thinks
that little things like walking, standing up, & remaining conscious are not
relevant to holding a job. Anyway, my history is long and involved, but suffice
it to say it's not pretty. I hope everyone out there is safe, happy, and
healthy.