Inconsiderate, intimidating neighbors cause depression and anxiety?

Yes but in my case I don't believe it has risen to PTSD. I believe I have "temporary post anxiety". Today I went out to the store and when I was coming back where I go into the apartment complex I got a little anxiety and consciously I thought "Wow. I can't believe this happened here but now it's over. This place even looks different now. Friendlier. Calm.".

When I got to my building I glanced around a little nervously but not anything like when the men where still here. I actually fell once carrying groceries one time because the fear caused me to be clumsy (and I not that kind of person). That will never happen again and as I indicated, I think I will be fine in a few weeks but I will seek treatment if it persists.

You seem to know how to exercise a good degree of control over your condition. I wish you a full recovery.

Hi Robert,
Just keep praying and God will take your fear away. You went through an awful ordeal. It's normal for you to have some residual fear left over. Just have faith. God fixed your situation and got rid of those awful people. He will take your fear away too.

When my husband died in July, I thought I'd never get used to being without him since we loved each other so much! I was very lonely and sad. However, I prayed and God got me through that time. I'm not as lonely and sad anymore as I was.
I'll say a prayer for you.
PML

I do not understand your post. God wants us to be responsible. He gave is the power of choice to care for ourselves. I pray too but have a plan .

Read the Bible! It states in the Bible, "Ask and it shall be given to you." What's not to understand? It's worked for me all of my life.
PML

PML: Thank you again for your prayers. My condolences for your loss. I can't imagine what it is like losing a spouse. I am glad you are not as lonely and sad.

People pray in different ways with different results. For me prayer with an absolute belief that it will be answered has literally done seemingly miracles. This has been something relatively new to me. But it can also cause me to take action when I "know" what is asked for what will in fact come true. This is far easier said than done! In other words the rights actions can be activated by the fact that you definitely know the prayer will indeed be answered.

Update: No fear upon awakening. Slight fear coming back to the complex. "Whose that guy!?". "Oh, he's just another resident going in to the building. No worries at all".

So I'm confident I'll be over it in a few weeks. Maybe a month and no lasting damage.

I hope so. And wish you the best

@robertwills it will take a little time to get used to this “new normal” which is actually normal!

So happy for you! And yes I too believe that prayer is powerful!

Thank you. It was the same today as yesterday. No fear upon waking up but a little fear when going outside. I was looking around a little nervously and I saw another man I did not know. I paid more attention to him than I used to but I was not afraid like before.

I think I will always be paying more attention around here, which is not a bad thing because you never know. On the other hand hose awful men did ruin the perfect peace of mind I always used to have here.