Welcome @luttrj. You sure have been through a lot. While you said your post is long, I bet you let out many details. First, I'm glad you found this group. I'd like to introduce you to a few members and show you around.

Because you mention ARDS, I'd like to introduce you to @plexiclone @jready @donna562 @giffordtheresarev @lsljlllove3711 @susanop. Feel free to pop over to join them in this discussion:
- ARDS Support: my story and looking to help other survivors https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ards-support-my-story-and-looking-to-help-other-survivors/

@cindyvag @smoky @jslate @usmccam @amandacgrow @seanne and @melthomas have also talked about the struggles of coming of ventilation and can relate.
After ICU and ventilation https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/after-icu-and-ventilation/

Lutt, thank goodness that you recognized the symptoms of PTSD and sought more information to find out that PICS is a real thing and that the mental issues deserve attention as much as the physical. What mental challenges are you struggling with today?