(((Nicam))) - I have what I call "mild" PTSD. It came up when I was involved in a violent armed robbery at work, but I realize I have some left over from when I was involved with XABF's (3 of them) and my own addiction that I'm convinced I turned to as a means to deal with the dysfunction.
I don't have insurance, but at one time I did and I thought it covered therapy. It didn't. However, as soon as I get a job with insurance, I'm going to check into the EMDR as I've heard really good things about it.
My PTSD manifests in a sleep disorder...I simply can't sleep. I have a doctor who knows my history and is willing to prescribe me medicines to deal with this, but I'd much rather get at the root of all the "stuff" and deal with it. I am, by no means, downing anti-d's or other meds that may help, but I really think that therapy would help me to sleep (my only issue) without them.
PTSD is no joke, but I'm glad you're looking in ways to move on from it.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy