Hello Tashaann
I think I read a post from you on another thread but my memory lets me down and I cannot remember which one.
How long have you been seeing the clinical psychologist? It's very scary to know you have been in situations but cannot even remember them happening let alone what happened to you. There are quite a few people here who are managing their PTSD and who will probably be along to talk to you.
Do you go to uni or are you studying through distance education? I wonder how you get on with other students.
We can all relate to being wary when we first meet a psychologist to talk about ourselves. It takes several sessions to become comfortable I have found. Do you feel comfortable? Sometimes the thought that it may last a long time is nerve-wracking. Are there any particular topics you would like to talk about or generally have a chat and see what comes up.
There is a thread called The Strangest, funniest or embarrassing things that have happened in a therapy session. It's in the Treatments, health professionals and therapies forum. I think you would enjoy reading some of the things others have said or done.The only thing I have done is to tell my psychiatrist he had no interpersonal skills.
I can understand being afraid of men. This my problem as well though I have learned to mostly hide it. The trouble with that is I have not really understood why. I am surprised you are afraid of people your own age as I thought this would be the natural way to form friendships. However this is your story. If you know why you are afraid perhaps you can talk about it. But only if you want to do this.
Please keep writing in.
Mary
