I'm sorry that you have to go through whatever it is in your past that's taking you apart. I know how it feels to have your past become a part of who you are and what you do everyday. Remember that it is only a part of you, not the complete you. You are made up of so much more.
I hope you find a place to open up and confide in, in this group, and a family away from your family, a home away from home.
If you can, I also suggest going to therapy, figure out your past, and learn to live a happy life. Therapy can help you will all that.
All love:)

Gentle welcome and sympathies. I second the above advice on finding therapy and so forth, because it really helps me, at least, see beyond what *was* and to what *can be*, in a good way.

Healing hopes to you.

Regardless of the "official diagnosis" you are experiencing intense anxiety and low feelings. That enough is reason to look into help options, which you've done by coming here! I am new to PTSD, but not new to therapy. Sometimes it's really hard to go, either because of work, or I'm nervous, or something else completely. BUT I know how much it helps me. I recommend it.

It sounds like your dad may be using anger to cover up other emotions? Either way it doesn't sound like his overall mood is very helpful for you right now. I think it's perfectly acceptable to take a few steps away from him if you're able. Not cutting him out of your life completely, but maybe talking to him a little less until you can process what's going on.

Sending positive vibes your way.

Big hug for you lost and Welcome.... There is a lot about the symptoms of PTSD online.... I would ask for a referral to a psychiatrist in order to make a diagnosis.... Once a diagnosis is made you can seek appropriate treatment... This is a great board.... xo

Hugs and gentle support to you. There are a lot of good supportive people on this board. I believe you owe it to yourself to see a therapist and confide in them. They've heard a lot and not much takes them by surprise. They can give you a diagnosis and help you figure out a path of treatment that would work for you.

Thanks to each and everyone of you for your support and encouragement. I will definitely try to take the positive advice from the feedback. Hugs to you all Have a Wonderful Day

Welcome to the group. I actually had no clue as to what was going on with me when I first started having anxiety issues. I stopped sleeping due to nightmares and eventually physical exhaustion caused me to suffer seizures. Thankfully my neurologist connected the dots and referred me to a psychiatrist. So I don't think having the diagnosis is necessary for you to seek support.

Ok @atec .I'm glad your doing better and figured out what was going on. Thanks for the welcome and also taking the time to respond. Have a good night

Hi "Direction85" welcome to DS. Sound like you are in a place of confusion, frustration and pain...so sorry to read of your troubles. A therapist can help you process, know what happened "is only an event" in your life, it Is Not You. Keep posting, there is a lot of support on DS! Be gentle with yourself. If you can stay in the present, and think about What You Can Do for yourself and for your sister, I hope that will bring you both some peace..(((Hugs)))