Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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DepressedRecluse 03/04/2009

in the last 6 months... i've lived through...

a devasting Hurricane (Hurricane Ike) that left me without electricity for 21 days!...

seeing my 15 year old-Freshman IB Diploma Candidate son handcuffed to a chair and arrested and transported to juv det cntr for committing a state jail felony! He wrote the letters DTB on school property in a stairwell, and in 3 classrooms...

and last night that same son and i were SERVED with court papers at our home...

what do you all think...could I be suffering from PTSD?

-DR-

deleted_user 03/04/2009

I'm sorry you've been facing so many challenges! Be strong. You have support from people on DS and you aren't alone even if it feels like it right now.

It sounds like PTSD could be a possibility but you reeeaally should try to go see a doctor. If you get really under a panic attack, call 911 or go to the ER and someone will be able to help. It's better to let the professionals diagnose something like this AND to help you get any treatment you may need.

In the meantime, HUGS, I do hope that you can get some relief just by feeling like you do belong in this great community.

PS Try some breathing exercises, they help!

deleted_user 03/04/2009

what is dtb?

DepressedRecluse 03/05/2009

it depends...it can stand for dios te bendiga(god bless you) in spanish, it can stand for data transfer bus, or it can mean down to bomb, where the word means graffiti, its the name of a graffiti crew and that is what it means to my son...he sees graffiti as an art form and a way to express himself...he just didn't know he would get in so much trouble for doing it illegally...

deleted_user 03/05/2009

PTSD definatly sounds like a good possiblity. Anytime anyone goes through something that is extremely stressful it usually ends up being the root of a long line of future symtoms, I've found. A lot of times when I try and trace back certain feelings or emotions I can almost pin point the moments in my life that may have started it. But, I definalty agree that you should see a doctor. When I had my first panic attack it put me in the hospital and then later the "other" hospital. I found it's not a good idea to push your stablity to far. I hope that you're able to find something that helps. I know everyone on here is wonderful and just responding to different peoples questions or comments helps too. *hugs*

deleted_user 03/05/2009

PTSD diagnosis isn't simply based on what trauma you have endured. Some people experience trauma and do not develop PTSD. I know that wikipedia has a pretty good page on PTSD that is quite informative. There is a list of symptoms there that you can check and see if you have to determine if you suffer from PTSD. Another good site is carrotofhope.org That's where I finally found the right drugs to help with my PTSD.

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