Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

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My1thumper
My1thumper

3 weeks ago my live in boyfriend lost it and beat and strangled me for almost an hour. He is in jail facing a felony but I am just a mess.I just don't know how to start to let go of the pain. I know 3 weeks isn't long, but its like it just happened. I am scared to see him in court gratefully its zoom not live still. But I don't even want to see his face. Just lost. I never expected this. Thanks for listening. or reading..  

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Myth.... I am so very sorry to read this happened to you..... It will take time

Sometimes baby steps are the best and only way to go.... One day, one hour, one moment at a time

If you can get into some therapy for trauma it can help a lot

This is a good place to come... I'm glad that you've found us

Big hug of peace and calm.....xo
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
First, I have literally been where you were/are. Mine? Dad. (No facing anything for him. It's a long time ago.) I was 17. I'm getting silver-haired these days.

How do you let go? I'm sorry, it's a cliche, but... THerapy. The sooner you go after a trauma, the better the results for you long-term. For me? I didn't have the option. I went with some things, but it wasn't specific to the traumas... Long story short? ...

The main thing here? Stay safe. Be safe. And here, you ARE safe. We're all here b/c we've had rotten things happen and it's left scars on us in many ways.

So... vent. Cry. Write. Find a reliable therapist for post-trauma treatment (some treatments, like EMDR, are most effective if done as soon as possible after the traumatic event).

Peace.
Healing hopes to you.
Beryl367
Beryl367
!!!! So sorry for what you've been through. I almost have no words. I haven't exactly been there, but think with a couple of people I narrowly avoided something violent.

As hard as it may be to get started trauma therapy can help.

Stay strong and don't give in. Him being in jail is the right thing. Court may be hard, but you can do it.

Sending lots of hugs and support your way. Wishing you some moments of peace.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
My dad did this weekly, too, like Leo's. I found that the sooner trauma therapy started the less of a chance it had to harden inside a person's head permanently. Also, in my experience getting a therapist who is a PTSD specialist matters, not all of them are.
My1thumper
My1thumper
Thank you all. I did have my first session with abuse counselor. Might be why I was up or am up almost all night. I can't stop thinking about it no matter what I do. But I appreciate the comments. xo
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