PTSD and Trauma

C-PTSD from abusive Ex - how to over-come negative self-talk/thoughts?

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Hi All. It's been over 4 months since I got the courage to leave my ex partner who was quite emotionally abusive. It's been a extremely tough journey and the days are becoming much better. My biggest achievements so far are committing and learning to... View more

Hi All. It's been over 4 months since I got the courage to leave my ex partner who was quite emotionally abusive. It's been a extremely tough journey and the days are becoming much better. My biggest achievements so far are committing and learning to value myself. My main focus at the moment is to become happier every single day, understandably, some days are rough and I'm struggling with negative self-talk/thoughts. Wondering if anyone can share successful techniques used to over-come negative self-talk/thoughts.

New diagnosis- DID. kinda scared.

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I just found out I got diagnosed with DID. I was admitted to the psych unit today and got told my last psychiatrist visit they had diagnosed me with it. Not even telling me. I thought I may have have some dissociative disorder but a diagnosis of this... View more

I just found out I got diagnosed with DID. I was admitted to the psych unit today and got told my last psychiatrist visit they had diagnosed me with it. Not even telling me. I thought I may have have some dissociative disorder but a diagnosis of this is scary. Why do you do. How do you get better. I've always just had a diagnosis of bpd and depression. We managed to keep our units (or that's what I call each of us) hidden mostly. But now we are out it hard. Will we be accepted. Will we be treatable. I'm already so hopeless and stuck. Where to from here? Does anyone have DID that wants to share any thoughts, about anything.

parents

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my parents keep yelling at me and bringing me down for no reason whatsoever and I'm so tired of it. I just want to run away from home.

Ptsd sexual abuse

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I have reported a sexual abuse today and am feeling immense feelings of guilt. I seem to need reassurance from others that I have done the right thing. Why do I feel guilty for an action I didn’t make or ask for? The police said I did the right thing... View more

I have reported a sexual abuse today and am feeling immense feelings of guilt. I seem to need reassurance from others that I have done the right thing. Why do I feel guilty for an action I didn’t make or ask for? The police said I did the right thing to make a statement but I am now questioning myself because of guilt. Why do I not feel safe to speak up as a victim of sexual abuse

Severe anxiety during this lockdown

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Hi people, Since this new lockdown in Melbourne I noticed my anxiety became 100 times worse I already have severe anxiety and ptsd and although it technically finishes tonight the lockdown I’m still so stressed out. I also noticed when I heard about ... View more

Hi people, Since this new lockdown in Melbourne I noticed my anxiety became 100 times worse I already have severe anxiety and ptsd and although it technically finishes tonight the lockdown I’m still so stressed out. I also noticed when I heard about the lockdown more physical symptoms happened to me like loose stools randomly, nausea, headache and stuff. Just a horrible feeling and panicked each day oh and even worse the nightmares. Is this just me or has anyone else experienced this too. I just feel mentally alone even though I do live with supportive family.

PTSD with some mixed anxiety and depression

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Today is the first day I laughed a real laugh , for a long time usually I am withdrawn and depressed today I watched a funny movie and really laughed and I just wanted to know if others with this disorder can still find humor and laugh at something .... View more

Today is the first day I laughed a real laugh , for a long time usually I am withdrawn and depressed today I watched a funny movie and really laughed and I just wanted to know if others with this disorder can still find humor and laugh at something . I shocked myself that I actually laughed

Neverendingtrauma

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My whole life has been traumatic. It never ends. It started with sexual, emotional and physical abuse at an early age. I became involved in the sex industry at the age of 14 until aged 39. I was locked away in a children’s home as a child. I educated... View more

My whole life has been traumatic. It never ends. It started with sexual, emotional and physical abuse at an early age. I became involved in the sex industry at the age of 14 until aged 39. I was locked away in a children’s home as a child. I educated myself and put myself through university and have 3 professional qualifications. Some years ago I was assaulted by a police woman who threatened to ruin my life and did do so. My career was put on hold for 10 years. I re-engaged in the sex industry. Then I developed late onset schizophrenia. I’ve been well for 15 years and only had delusions. Recently my career was jeopardised because of the false charges the policewoman charged me with years ago. My career is under review. I had an accident at work and was off work for 10 months 3 years ago. I returned to work and had another accident and am awaiting surgery. Then early this year someone smashed into me and I had a head on collision and I’m badly injured and awaiting more surgery. My daughters partner went to attack me 4 years ago. I haven’t seen my grandchildren since they were babies or my daughter for 4 years. We recently connected on Messenger. We are waiting for an intervention order to end in May so we can be a family again. I have a gambling problem related to my trauma. My dog and I have been very sick and I recently discovered it was from a mould. We have both lost our hair and have skin infections. I can’t breathe properly. I’m waiting for weight loss surgery as I’ve put on a lot of weight. I don’t have a sex drive due to medication for my mental illness. I don’t go out. I occasionally talk to someone on the phone. I’m TOTALLY socially isolated with no family or friends to see. I connect occasionally with a few friends over the phone. I haven’t been in a relationship for 10 years. I’ve been a Victim of Crime from my neighbour who has stalked me and threatened me as she is an ice addict. I’ve lost interest in life. I’m on painkillers all day. I can’t read or concentrate to watch TV as I’m so traumatised. I have a psychologist and a psychiatrist but it doesn’t help much. I don’t want to be around people anymore except to gamble. I gave up smoking 11 years ago. I only drink occasionally and I gave up marijuana many years ago. I know the reason I gamble is for escape. I manage my money well though. I really don’t know what to do or who to turn to anymore. My life is a nightmare. I’ve lost my health, my family, friends and my career.

I don't exist

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My ptsd has been compounding recently thanks to large amounts of stress and anxiety in my life and I have been dissociating to the point where I feel like I no longer exist. The feeling gets so bad I even start hallucinating to further trick my fickl... View more

My ptsd has been compounding recently thanks to large amounts of stress and anxiety in my life and I have been dissociating to the point where I feel like I no longer exist. The feeling gets so bad I even start hallucinating to further trick my fickle brain.

c-ptsd and handling any backlash after a delay in holding people accountable

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Has anyone had experience dealing with fall out after finally holding people accountable for their actions? I grew up being emotionally abused by a sociopathic substance dependent violent father and mother who refused to leave or hold him accountable... View more

Has anyone had experience dealing with fall out after finally holding people accountable for their actions? I grew up being emotionally abused by a sociopathic substance dependent violent father and mother who refused to leave or hold him accountable. I've been estranged from my family for 5 years now after finally severing ties. Things were never going to change (I'm now 33). I knew it had messed me up but I found ways of getting on with life. 6 months ago a friends boyfriend indecently assaulted me at their house after a party. I froze. It was interrupted by another friend. I broke down after this. My friend did not leave her partner but stuck with him. My other friend who walked in on it happening told me they didn't want to be involved and go to go therapy. She'd known the assaulter for a decade and this hasn't happened before.... That he was drunk/high Scared to lose friends I pushed down all the hurt and abandonment and went to therapy. 6 months later I'm healing and realising I'm in a co-dependent friendship with a narcissist ... The one of who interrupted my assault but didn't want to get involved. I want these people out of my life. I am trying to prepare myself for the potential response from people.... Why didn't you say something? Why would you stay friends with these people including your assaulter? Etc.

Is this PTSD or severe anxiety (or both)?

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Is it possible to have PTSD if you have had a boss that has bullied and harassed you over a number of years by: * allocating you more work than others (and expecting it to be done before you can go home) * taking higher duties away from you for no re... View more

Is it possible to have PTSD if you have had a boss that has bullied and harassed you over a number of years by: * allocating you more work than others (and expecting it to be done before you can go home) * taking higher duties away from you for no reason and giving them to another staff member (along with the pay) * micro-managing your work constantly and 'nit-picking' at small things * refusing to approve leave due to workloads * eventually trying to get you to move departments (and gaslighting it as a great opportunity when you have no desire to etc.) Just that I feel I have some PTSD symptoms just at the thought of returning to the workplace after working remotely for the past 6 months, as I have been given more autonomy (apart from twice daily online 'check-in' team meetings) and felt much happier and productive. Thinking about going back to the same environment again is causing panic attacks, severe anxiety, depression and now insomnia. I am thinking of seeking help of a professional, and perhaps get a letter to enable me to continue the current work arrangement where possible. At the same time, I am worried about dismissal and anxious what others will think or say if I am not at the workplace. Any thoughts or ideas? Thank-you

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