Seems there truly is no help for PTSD other than staying home...the outside world is just too much for now. Even home does not seem safe. I abhor what my early years have done. There is no cure and no help. the training I have received has driven me far from others. no one can be trusted.
A lot of people do experience help for PTSD. It is important to keep that in mind. Many Members have attested to being helped. With the right kind of help, we can experience freedom from our past.
Seems there truly is no help for PTSD other than staying home...the outside world is just too much for now. Even home does not seem safe. I abhor what my early years have done. There is no cure and no help. the training I have received has driven me far from others. no one can be trusted.
@parus. I am so very sorry you feel that way. Please do not give up hope. I have been helped and so have others I know. You just haven't found the solution for you, but don't give uo hope that it is out there. Hugs.
I'm fairly certain that you aren't making a sweeping judgment. Many therapists are just normal people who care about others. There are bad apples in every population. I try to assess each one independent of any others I've had.
I also have been dealing with PTSD, along with chronic depression, and anxiety. I was abused as a child and young adult, sexually, physically, emotionally/mentally. I was told many times that I was worthless & would never amount to anything by family members. I am learning to deal with the triggers that take me back to the abuse in healthier ways. I'm happy to see a group on here and be able to share with others who have gone through similar situations. Today is my first day on the connection and look forward to helping others and also learning from other's experiences of how they deal with or cope with their feelings as they come up.
@nanke99 I agree. It does make it very difficult to relate to others. I am fortunate to have a medical dr & my psychologist who work together for my overall health. I also have fibromyalgia and other health conditions. The more I'm learning about how being abused as a child effects my life today, I'm learning that our bodies "retain" the pain from the trauma and can cause our bodies to have all sorts of issues. It all goes along together.
I agree, @parus, recovery takes a long time, and maybe we never completely recover. It is also important that we go at our own pace, we can't "hurry" recovery, even if we want to...been there, done that and it doesn't work. Because when depression is chronic, it's like a serious disease where when we work on it and get the help/medical & mental we need, we can feel better and be in "remission". But the memories are still there and we don't have control over how & when our feelings erupt, so even though we can get better it may be something that we continually have to work on.
I appreciate your adding your thoughts to our conversation! You describe that recovery from PTSD is a process (or a journey) that takes a lifetime - with good and not so good moments along the way. I see that you have recently joined Mayo Connect - let me welcome you. Please feel free to post as you feel comfortable. We look forward to getting to know you better.
dear magspierce, i have a similar background. to yours. horrible. for me, the worst part is the loneliness that goes along with my story. the animals help very much. also keeping as busy as i can. wish there were other ways to heal that would fit in with the different lifestyles we live. anyway, keep smiling. i have made it to age 80. so far, so good. take care.
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A lot of people do experience help for PTSD. It is important to keep that in mind. Many Members have attested to being helped. With the right kind of help, we can experience freedom from our past.
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2 Reactions@parus. I am so very sorry you feel that way. Please do not give up hope. I have been helped and so have others I know. You just haven't found the solution for you, but don't give uo hope that it is out there. Hugs.
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I agree. I've benefitted from a few, but reading a book about depression when you're depressed isn't very helpful usually.
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I'm fairly certain that you aren't making a sweeping judgment. Many therapists are just normal people who care about others. There are bad apples in every population. I try to assess each one independent of any others I've had.
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2 ReactionsI also have been dealing with PTSD, along with chronic depression, and anxiety. I was abused as a child and young adult, sexually, physically, emotionally/mentally. I was told many times that I was worthless & would never amount to anything by family members. I am learning to deal with the triggers that take me back to the abuse in healthier ways. I'm happy to see a group on here and be able to share with others who have gone through similar situations. Today is my first day on the connection and look forward to helping others and also learning from other's experiences of how they deal with or cope with their feelings as they come up.
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1 Reaction@nanke99 I agree. It does make it very difficult to relate to others. I am fortunate to have a medical dr & my psychologist who work together for my overall health. I also have fibromyalgia and other health conditions. The more I'm learning about how being abused as a child effects my life today, I'm learning that our bodies "retain" the pain from the trauma and can cause our bodies to have all sorts of issues. It all goes along together.
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1 ReactionI agree, @parus, recovery takes a long time, and maybe we never completely recover. It is also important that we go at our own pace, we can't "hurry" recovery, even if we want to...been there, done that and it doesn't work. Because when depression is chronic, it's like a serious disease where when we work on it and get the help/medical & mental we need, we can feel better and be in "remission". But the memories are still there and we don't have control over how & when our feelings erupt, so even though we can get better it may be something that we continually have to work on.
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I appreciate your adding your thoughts to our conversation! You describe that recovery from PTSD is a process (or a journey) that takes a lifetime - with good and not so good moments along the way. I see that you have recently joined Mayo Connect - let me welcome you. Please feel free to post as you feel comfortable. We look forward to getting to know you better.
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1 ReactionThank you for the welcome Teresa! I am looking forward to getting to know you and others better too.
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1 Reactiondear magspierce, i have a similar background. to yours. horrible. for me, the worst part is the loneliness that goes along with my story. the animals help very much. also keeping as busy as i can. wish there were other ways to heal that would fit in with the different lifestyles we live. anyway, keep smiling. i have made it to age 80. so far, so good. take care.
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