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A_Tech PTSD for Medical and First Responders
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Hi, Well obviously this my situation. I was hoping to find others here that might have a similar background to chat with, it can be so hard to talk about this stuff with non-med people (and I mean no disrespect, it's just often graffic or upsetting t... View more

Hi, Well obviously this my situation. I was hoping to find others here that might have a similar background to chat with, it can be so hard to talk about this stuff with non-med people (and I mean no disrespect, it's just often graffic or upsetting to others). Im a 40 year old female that has spent the last 10years in the State Trauma Hospital as an Anaesthetic Technician. My PTSD was brought about after years of exposure to shocking traumas, deaths, and no support from management. I would love to hear from anyone that has a similar story, or just wants to chat. Cheers

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Guest_31864350 Cptsd
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Hi,I have quite alot of trouble trying to believe people can think positively of me due to my abusive household growing up. It makes me so angry at points because im so convinced that my closest friends are thinking awful things about me, how im not ... View more

Hi,I have quite alot of trouble trying to believe people can think positively of me due to my abusive household growing up. It makes me so angry at points because im so convinced that my closest friends are thinking awful things about me, how im not special, that they like someone more than me therefore value them more, and it really impacts me. does anyone know anything that helps ease this feeling? i just for some reason find it so hard to shake, no matter how hard i want to believe people.

ABC01 Callout for Information Please
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Dear All,I have been diagnosed with PTSD since May this year.I have hardly had any treatment for it and would like to ask people who have: What treatments are available in Australia for PTSD?andWho provides them to you? I have a psychologist and trea... View more

Dear All,I have been diagnosed with PTSD since May this year.I have hardly had any treatment for it and would like to ask people who have: What treatments are available in Australia for PTSD?andWho provides them to you? I have a psychologist and treating psychiatrist. We tend to address anxiety and depression first in our sessions.Much appreciated for any answers. ABC01

Merricat Religious cults
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I was approached by an insidious religious cult which has some very extreme and dangerous views. It is a patriarchal society where older males are in control of the group and women and children are reportedly forced into servitude to name just a few ... View more

I was approached by an insidious religious cult which has some very extreme and dangerous views. It is a patriarchal society where older males are in control of the group and women and children are reportedly forced into servitude to name just a few of their disgusting ideologies. Needless to say I made it clear that I was not interested in joining. The women in this cult are very young and I am old so why did they approach me? Easy, I'm an older, single, retired woman who lives alone, has mental health issues, has no support whatsoever, owns my own house and has a small amount of savings. If you join this cult your assets become their assets. I wish I could identify this cult so you could read about them on the internet. I can say that SBS ran a series on cults a few years ago and this cult was featured, except it was the US one which is where it originated from. I just need some support right now as I've never come across anything like them. The older men just seem to be playing with me like a cat with a mouse. It's their way of punishing me. I feel very isolated, disempowered and vulnerable. Merricat

Jules292 Recent traumatic event
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Hello its been a while since I have been on here.Yesterday I witnessed a traumatic incident and have felt very sad and extremely low since. There has been some loss in my life over the past few years, not sure if this is the catalyst?I’m trying to go... View more

Hello its been a while since I have been on here.Yesterday I witnessed a traumatic incident and have felt very sad and extremely low since. There has been some loss in my life over the past few years, not sure if this is the catalyst?I’m trying to go about my day(s) since this event however I am struggling, but don’t want to actually tell everyone what happened, how do I explain to others how I’m feeling, without having to explain the whole story, I’m fine with close friends but what about at work etc. any insight would be appreciated xx

Rowen13 Narcissistic abuse
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Okay it sounds stupid of me, so please no disparaging remarks. Because no one is more disgusted by stupidly and gullibility than me. This is a long story and truly appreciate any who bothers to read the whole thing. I met a guy on a depression app, I... View more

Okay it sounds stupid of me, so please no disparaging remarks. Because no one is more disgusted by stupidly and gullibility than me. This is a long story and truly appreciate any who bothers to read the whole thing. I met a guy on a depression app, I was suffering from excruciating anti-depressant pill withdrawals. At first he provided friendship and daily 11 hour texting. He was like my saviour when I had no real life friends or family to depend on. It wasn't a dating app so nothing that conspired was something I predicted nor gave a thought to. My daily life with withdrawals was like walking through hell and he gave me endless support, kindness and advice. He told me from the start he was married and his wife cheated on him. In the early stages of friendship I tried to offer advice and suggestions about counselling etc. Although I was uncomfortable he showered me with Christmas presents and then a birthday present. I told him to stop since it made me uncomfortable. Months passed and a emotional bond was formed. He has two children and would show me videos of him feeding them or keep me informed of his activities as a dad. I use to ask him if he had anyone to help him and he would say no. He slowly painted a picture of somebody solely looking after his children and separated. After awhile the compliments came forward and slowly the language became more as a partner not a friend. I slowly developed feelings for him as we ended up being quite intimate. Only to discover after asking point blank about his wife and have him talk about her like it was an often spoken of topic. So all this time he lied by omitting his wife still did indeed live in the house.

Guest_36942246 Perants
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Hi I was just wondering if i could find support for parental truma I don't live with them anymore I just wanna get through it

Hi I was just wondering if i could find support for parental truma I don't live with them anymore I just wanna get through it

Guest_25220203 Working from From
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Hi All, I have been working from home for the last four years and found that this has lead to Alcohol addiction ( I never used to drink prior ) and also a massive decline in my mental health and ability to socialise in general I even hate doing video... View more

Hi All, I have been working from home for the last four years and found that this has lead to Alcohol addiction ( I never used to drink prior ) and also a massive decline in my mental health and ability to socialise in general I even hate doing video links now. Has anyone else experienced this and what has helped?

Nix Seeking Advice
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Hi all, I am currently seeking advice on if I should reply to my past abuser (who is also my older sister), who reached out to me today.I've been having pretty bad nightmare about her since I found out other family members are back in contact to "Giv... View more

Hi all, I am currently seeking advice on if I should reply to my past abuser (who is also my older sister), who reached out to me today.I've been having pretty bad nightmare about her since I found out other family members are back in contact to "Give her a second chance". For her to suddenly message me when we haven't spoken in many years has thrown me in a loop.My question is, is it worth the closure to hear what she has to say?Thank you for your time.

Gothamfan I’m worried about my friend.
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Hi everyone, I haven’t been on here in so long but I need to talk about my friend. I was at a small party just with my close friends and the topic of sexual harassment came up, and my friend and I were drunk and she mentioned how her family member ha... View more

Hi everyone, I haven’t been on here in so long but I need to talk about my friend. I was at a small party just with my close friends and the topic of sexual harassment came up, and my friend and I were drunk and she mentioned how her family member had tried to assault her. I asked her what happened and she described it to me, I asked if he had assaulted her or tried to, she described the situation and said she has blanks in her memories, but from what she said it sounds like he did. She also said that she went to her mother and she didn’t believe her. After this I was talking to her about it alone and she broke down and told me another incident with different family member. She broke down and kept saying it didn’t happen over and over and I don’t know what to do so I just kept saying I believe you and hugging her. She just went out after that and acted like nothing happened. Im so worried about her and I don’t know what to do, she says she can’t talk to her family and she can’t see a therapist so I just don’t know how to help her. I would appreciate any advice on how to talk to her or what to say, or how to deal with the situation, I seriously do not know what to do, I know I can’t fix her or anything but I want to support her best I can.

Rao Sexual Abuse
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Hi All, I’m posting it 1st time and trigger to post this is , a movie I watched is Addicted. I’m a male and I see myself having addiction like Zoe. I have always thought of sex outside of marriage. Now I'm wondering after watching this movie, I feel ... View more

Hi All, I’m posting it 1st time and trigger to post this is , a movie I watched is Addicted. I’m a male and I see myself having addiction like Zoe. I have always thought of sex outside of marriage. Now I'm wondering after watching this movie, I feel it is an addiction possibly due to my past?. In my past, my neighbor lured me for biscuits and sex with me. I had such encounters few times a week ,but never enjoyed it . Fast forward we moved away. I forgot about this whole thing till I had a girlfriend. I loved our time , companionship, she was beautiful and we kissed all the time we met. But one day when my girlfriend got nude I was scared, confronted and confused and lost interest , never proceeded further. I never had sex with my girlfriend. I was scared to get married due to my experience with my girlfriend but I read a book before my wedding night about intamacy within relationships. Fast forward I’m married and happy with my wife , kids. But for last few years I’ve fantasized having affairs outside marriage and it’s not happened as working , travel or with kids.But after watching this movie I felt my thoughts/cravings which often occur and disappear due to busy work just to resurface. Just curious if this is a symptom of addiction caused by my past. I would appreciate any advice to get better