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frisco214
frisco214

So I am very new to this and not sure where to start. I have not been to the Dr or a counselor but Im sure they would diagnose me with somekind of depression and anxiety or something. I can go back to about 15 years ago I had a happy life and was doing great. I was dating and met a great guy so I thought long story short he ended up luring me into human trafficking. In good news after about 8 years (yes that long) I had the strength to leave. Since then I have got my life on track as in i work and live a low key normal life. My problem I am having is in my relationship and just daily life. I suffer with sadnes and anger (passive agressive) and any small argument with my fiance i take it so personal and I blow everythign up into something huge. I think everyone is using me. I never had professional help from what I went through and I am not really sure what i should do. I am trying to control my emotions but i just cant seem to control my outbursts and I dont have friends or family so I guess I am here to get some support and advice. If anyone has any advice I'd be happy for the help. :)

Jersey_of_Oz
Jersey_of_Oz
we will happily listen to anything and try to help any time we can. You deserve to be treated like the princess you are. don't blame yourself for baggage someone else gave you. but you have the power to take your life back now! The first step is being honest with yourself about what happened to you, and it sounds like you are doing that well. The next step is being able to talk to others about that. Does that mean finding a professional - maybe... maybe it just means finding someone who is willing to be a sponsor for you... a mentor... someone you can be honest with and who can lovingly point out to you when you are making progress and when you are backsliding. getting past things as big as that take time and patience, but also take help. Don't try to do it alone - it becomes overwhelming at times. Rely on those that love you for all the right reasons. You deserve to be loved. Let them love you,
muskrattiger
muskrattiger
you went through somthing so terable ..and it has to come out and it will come out one way or a nother weather you want it to or not .......that is why you are having a hard time controlling your self it is comming out ...but that isent enough ....it will only get worse ..I think I would be a good idea ..ir you were to go to some kind of councling ....and get it out ........coming here is good for you because you can talk in here and not worry about being judged ....so you can get things out here to .........i will keep you in my prayers ..God bless
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Sorry you were placed in a terrible situation. But, you have been strong enough to get out and start a new life fr yourself.. You do need to talk to someone about your past. Since you are depressed and having anxiety. I would recommend seeing a professional doctor like a psychiatrist who can recommend and counselor or therapist. Continue to talk to people on this site. They are always ready to listen an give support. Welcome to this site, Message me if you want to.
2GraceFULL
2GraceFULL
Oh honey, I am so sorry you went through such an ordeal. Sounds to me like your dealing with PTSD.....after 8 years trafficking that would be my guess. You really do need counseling, your fiancé can never understand what you have gone through or the reason you act the way you do. I have flash backs or triggers and my sweet husband has to pay for the sins of my ex abusive husband. I don't trust and I am always suspicious. Counseling helped me more than anything especially a support group with others that had been through the same thing I have. If money is a problem you can go to a Mental Health Clinic and they will find a way to help you and at least allow you to come to some groups. If your ever going to have a relationship you need to work out your past.
frisco214
frisco214
Thanks everyone! I have my ups and downs but I'm doing ok right now. I really appreciate the advice and support it means a lot to me!