Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

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ellomalley
ellomalley

What are symptoms of PTSD? ive had flashbacks, depression about the trauma, anxiety and feeling unsafe, paranoia, etc. Because of being sexually assaulted. I've been emotionally abused as well

SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Ello, don't know how long ago this happened, but if these are continuing many months after the event, and you have not already met with a therapist, please do so. Your Pdoc should be able to confirm the diagnosis. Ideally, a trauma victim needs immediate help to possibly mitigate the symptoms before they become long term issues. You listed some of the symptoms in your post. Comforting hugs.
ellomalley
ellomalley
Thanks. I am going to talk to my therapist about it. Already have it diagnosed. Just had a med change so my body is adjusting also
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
When I first came to DS, I read many posts and replies. Many replies included ways people have found to help with all the diverse symptoms PTSD brings with it. Some of its good friends are depression and anxiety. Many on the site also deal with bi-polar, which adds to the mix. Hopefully your Pdoc will find the right combination for you sooner rather than later. Feel free to post away here. This is a very active DS lifeboat, and support is freely given. Hugs.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
When I came here to DS PTSD, ellomalley, folks here steered me for answers about PTSD to therapist Pete Walker's website.
http://pete-walker.com/fourFs_TraumaTypologyComplexPTSD.htm

I'm passing the link to it on because I found lots of info there that's really helped me. Hope it helps you, too, in talking to your therapist like it helped me talk to mine.