Complex PTSD

[ComplexPTSD]

I have had a history of Trauma throughout my life (including childhood trauma), and I do believe I am suffering from complex PTSD. I do get attracted to Chaotic people and situations, to fix them, and other people's problems become my problems, and relationships get damaged/destroyed, or something terrible happens to people around me or me, for example, recently, when I had to get the police involved (case now closed) and move from my area/go into hiding. Has anybody else had this problem, and how do you fix it? I do get blame and guilt from my family when I go through these situations, which doesn't help me recover and fully work through the trauma.

I'm starting with a clinical psychologist in the new year, and I'm doing another round of EDMR for the most recent event. I want to set myself up better for the future. I'm a well-trained professional and an expert in my field, and I know I can have a better life going forward if I make better choices.

[Croix]

Dear New Member~

I'd like to welcome you here to the Forum, where I'm sure you wil find a range of perspectives.

I guess the first thing to worry me is you say "I do believe I am suffering from complex PTSD."  May I suggest that becomes formally diagnosed, as I expect you know the  treatments for COMPLEX PTSD are not quite the same as for PTSD and maybe you are missing out on a component that might be helpful

I'm glad you are seeing a clinical psychologist in the near future and that might be a good time to clarify things, even if it means consulting a psychiatrist as well.

You do say you have a tendency to try to 'fix' others problems but unfortunately "other people's problems become my problems, and relationships get damaged/destroyed, or something terrible happens to people around me or me".

Maybe you are the impulsive type and become involved in matters before you have considered all the possible ramifications. May I suggest before becoming involved you talk the matter over with someone else, hopefully somebody whose opinions you respect, and be guided by them

Perhaps you psychologist might be the one, I don't know.

You are always welcome to come here

Croix

[ComplexPTSD]

Dear Croix, thanks for the reply.