Complex PTSD new member
 

I have been diagnosed with C-PTSD 2 years ago. It has taken me till now to even get out of the house and that is only because of my service dog and my husband. I went through 4 therapists and a Phycologist that told me my case was different from anything they have ever handled, so of course they gave me medicine and sent me on my way. For four months now I have been on my own trying to deal with my problems. My husband understands I am sick but he can't understand that I am completely different.

I have had trama events within 6 months and 2 years later I am still without any memory of my past, short term memory loss, and panic attacks that come on without any reason. I do still have flash backs but not as often, they were replaced by devistating panic attacks. My service dog helps me get out and feel more comfortable in stores. My husband on one side and my dog on the other I feel safe.

I need support from others with this problem, someone to talk to that understands.

Hello candid and Welcome to NeuroTalk.

Although there is a PTSD forum it's not always that active. You may want to check out the PTSD forum at our sister website.

Psychcentral
http://forums.psychcentral.com/

My personal opinion:

There is a Psychotherapist out there that can help, you just haven't found the right one...yet.

I am here...
 

Hey there,

I suffer from PTSD as well...Although not a sever as you. I was in the Military and have things that haunt me. I have sever flasbacks, and cannot sit in a resatraunt with my back turned to people. I am meds as well and feel as if nobody understands...but I see a psychologist and it helps. I also suffer from elipesy and sever pain from a spinal fusion so that just adds to what I go through. But I feel that taking things one day at a time helps me the best. I'm glad that you are getting out of the house and making small steps are the best steps. You ever wanna chat just shoot me an e-mail, I'm here.

Sincerely,
Michelle
I need support from others with this problem, someone to talk to that

Hello and Welcome!
 

Hello Candid and WELCOME to NeuroTalk!

I'm sorry to hear you are fighting this PTSD monster.
I see you have found your way to our Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Forum.

Here is the Link to our PTSD Sister Site:

Post-traumatic Stress
http://forums.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

Please feel free to roam around both boards and join in any where you feel comfortable. If you have any question or need any assistance please don't hesitate to ask. Someone will always be around shortly to help in any way that we are able.

I look forward to seeing you around the boards.
:)
Abbie

Hello & Welcome!!
 

candid,

Happy to see you have come to be with us. There are great number and caring fellow members here, just let us know how we can assist, you will see we are are supportive and relaxing place. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene :hug:

Welcome Candid!
 

It's great that you are here - you are sure to find alot of support and understanding.

I'm so happy to hear you have such a supportive husband and a precious dog to look out for you.

Now you've got friends right here! Such a wonderful place to be. :)

Caring,
Rae
:grouphug:

Hi Candid, I'm happy you're here. I too am a new member and just found this site yesterday. My first experience with trauma was as a twelve year old child. More events happened as the years progressed and I am now 46. I've been thru everything from and abusive childhood, my very first bf beating me, my fiance lying to me and using a false identity only for me to find that he was robbing banks and funneling the money thru my accounts, to having my second husband try to kill me. I can truly understand the panic, racing thoughts, the inablity to ever feel safe, paranoia... you name it. I went through all of these things for decades while trying to raise a daughter basically alone for most of the time on disability with alot of other physical problems as well. The point is, I want you to know there is hope!! During the past two years I have finally met the most loving and generous man of my lifetime. More importantly I learned to love myself and that I deserved to be loved. Twenty four years of Psychiatry, meds, and therapy didn't seem to make much difference for me, and I had lots of bad reactions to medications and even those I take today don't work very well. Sam, my significant other, finally took me to Reiki and Accupunture. It has been a true miracle for me. I still take my medicine of course, but just two nights ago I broke down and cried after a panic attack and he put his arms around me and suddenly I felt this calm envelope me and I felt loved for the first time in my life. This was three days after my first accupunture treatment and after four Reiki visits. I have also started and excercise program for slipped discs in my neck and I feel the natural endorphins that this releases works even better than the meds. I'm not a doctor but perhaps you may want to give these a try if they are available in your area. Sadly, my Mom passed away last December and I miss her terribly. The blessing however, is that she left me enough money to try these new treatments that aren't covered by my ins. and it's been worth every penny!!! Stay strong and stay positive. hugs...:)