Frecklitis

Thank you, sir, for answering so thoroughly!

I also have PTSD, and am seeing a psychiatrist for the first time in a long time next week. I had been in the process of switching psychs when I ran out of sertraline, and became too anxious/depressed to function, so I wasn't able to call to get a refill. I've been off for almost a year, now, and I've realized I need to take it for a while, at least so I can get my feet back under me. Mostly I just asked you how much it helps as reassurance, and to give me more reasons to keep the appointment.

As for people with your dog, they suck. Granted, westies are my weekness so I might have made some comment about how cute he is, but I wouldn't ever pet someone's service animal unless they gave me permission, and I wouldn't even ask to unless I knew the person. But to pick him up? I would have flipped my shit. I'm so sorry. Maybe a "Please don't pet" badge on his vest would help. You really shouldn't need one, but it might help a smidge.

If you don't mind me asking, what kinds of medications are you on? How has medication changed your PTSD? What kinds of side affects do you have?

How long did it take for you to get your service dog? And how much did it cost?

Uh... My hotel has 13's. 213/313/413/513 are the best room of their type, biggest corner rooms with large views.

To see my therapist I have to take a bus for 45 minutes, but she's completely worth it. She's convinced me being medicated again would be super helpful, and fortunately in the same building is a psychiatrist, who is willing to stay after her normal hours to fit me in after therapy next week.

OHMYGOD. He's so cute. If he wasn't your service dog I would contemplate stealing him. :P I'm working on getting my pooch cleared up here to be an emotional support animal so that I can have her in my dorm. But it takes a long time for my school to process the paperwork. :\