Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

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carolk1955
carolk1955

My PTSD was diagnosed and treated somewhat 30 some years ago. I almost forgot I had it, until recently. I've lived in a personal care home for almost 3 years now. I had a roommate for the first 2 years but she was hardly ever here and they moved her down to her own room on the first floor. Then I had the room to myself for several months and was beginning to like the privacy. Then they gave me a new roommate, a woman who was on parole who insisted on having her bedside lamp on all night! When I said something, she screamed at me! That set me off. I said something to the administrator and he moved her downstairs with someone else. Now they're talking about giving me another roommate and I'm scared to death. Not until I talked to my therapist did I realize my fears were connected to my PTSD. She wants me to tell the administrator about my PTSD so he understands why I want a single room, not that there's any available now. I'm not just scared, I'm terrified of having a new roommate.

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Carol.... I'm sorry that you've had that experience.... I hope that talking to admin can help you

This is a good group.... I'm glad that you've found us.....xo
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Hello:-) My PTSD would go off the charts in your situation, so I think talking to the administrator will at least maybe help them set you up with a quieter roommate (if necessary), or get you a single. Gentle puma purrs to you
shakyinside
shakyinside
Hello and welcome. I understand what you are saying. After growing up in a crowded home with an abusive family, then a very bad marriage I can’t even share a house, let alone a room. I truly hope you can have the refuge of your own room. Good luck with it.
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Welcome aboard this DS lifeboat Carol. It is unfortunate that the new roommate triggered your PTSD, Hoping your next one will be more compatible. Agree with Sun and Leo that talking to admin was a good step. This is a sharing and caring site where sometimes you get support, and sometimes you give support. Welcoming and calming hugs.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I live alone for that very reason, carolk1955, but since I fainted and hit my head and ended up in the hospital recently, my living alone days are numbered. Hope you win the roommate lottery. It would be a great break!
carolk1955
carolk1955
Update on my post: I talked to my admin today and unfortunately there are no single rooms left in the house I'm living in. He offered to call other homes in the area to see if they have any. However, I had heard via the grapevine that most of their rooms are doubles. So I'm not getting my hopes up. The other option is to get my own apt in senior housing. I'd be starting from scratch. I left my furniture and all my possessions in my apt I lived in before moving here. I also lost my car, which I really miss. I hope something turns up that I can live with. In the meantime, I feel somewhat naked after confiding to my admin. The only people who know about my trauma from the past have been therapists who I trusted, which he isn't. Now I have to look at him nearly every day, knowing he knows my secret.
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Carol, I am sorry that seeing the admin brings you such discomfort. As far as furnishing an apartment, start with the used and second hand stores. You will find everything you need at very low cost. Ideally, look at the stores in the best neighborhoods as much is barely used as the rich redecorate frequently. You will see what your options are, but it will work out either way. Calming and comforting hugs.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I hope something turns up that you can live with, too, carolk1955. Any further updates? We're here for you.
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