Why? Why? Why?

Today I was sitting here and found out I have many questions about many things. Most start with "Why?", now I've found some answers. I'm going to express them here.

Why do people think PTSD reactions are only caused by loud noises?
      Most think of only veterans and war. The form of PTSD I have is from extreme abuse in my childhood. I suffer from PTSD and most noises don't trigger a reaction. Mine is more certain words and smells, though the neighbor brats slamming the doors all the time have been making me jumpy. Another thing some people don't know, night terrors are a form of PTSD. This is my main issue, after 20 years without them, they popped back into my life. I have went 10 years without symptoms, you never completely recover from PTSD. It can spring up and surprise you at any time.

Why do people think I'm lazy?
     This is pretty easy to answer. I have increasing anxiety, bipolar, rage issues, PTSD and some physical troubles. I can't do much of anything, even checking the mail and running to get milk is hard. I haven't been like this all my life, I've worked 30-50 hours a week for years, raised 2 kids (running them, shopping), and if I could I would work. I hate staying home 24/7. Since the night terrors came back, my anxiety is more easily triggered. My neighbor, Ann, has been wonderful. She and her kids have been getting my mail, running to the store, carry my groceries, visit me, and take my trash out. I only have to leave the house for appointments. If this makes me lazy, then so be it. My damn doctor's refuse to even let me try and work.

Why do teenage girls cause more trouble than teenage boys?
     This I haven't found an answer. My son was the one I thought would cause me trouble, but no. He never got into trouble, always home on time, no drugs, no alcohol, no sex. My daughter on the other hand has been causing so many issues, having sex, lying to, running away and pushing every single one of my buttons. If you have an answer to this please leave a comment.

Why do people have their phones glued to their eyes?
     Not sure about this one. This generation relies on electronic connections, mine didn't. When you wanted to call someone and they weren't home you dealt with it. If you wanted to play games with your friends, you had to go over to their house and ask them, usually playing outside with balls, sticks, rocks, and action figures. Most kids my kids' age don't know how to research without GOOGLE. huh! Mine do, they can use a card catalog, look in books for answers and everything. Damn electronic age!

Why is the sky blue?
     This is a science question. We all know why, but to a kid that's not an answer. My son kept asking why, so I said "Someone named the sky blue." He replied, "Why didn't they make that color purple?" I have no idea why a color is named what they are. Another unknown answer.


Why don't you share your "Why" questions.