Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

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People do not understand.

Alexxxxm
Alexxxxm
No one understands PTSD, no one understands that when you've been sexually abused you have to cope with the ordeal for the rest of your days even though it's over. Whenever I open up to my friends who've had normal upbringings they try to understand but I feel like they think I'm crazy and just need move on.

I also have cancer, and surprise surprise everyone is up my shitter giving me support, love, and telling me how brave I am.

If only people would see mental illnesses like they do cancer, everything would be so much nicer and easier then.
52yrs2long
52yrs2long
I am sorry you are hurting. It's tough, but if you tell a nice, compassionate person in a way and a situation that they might be able to relate to, then maybe they will understand a little bit. Sometimes it just takes some patience to figure out a way to let them know what we are going through and how we are feeling. May God be with you as you heal from the cancer and PTSD.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Alex, I can't really argue what you're saying, alas. The horrible part of the dx of "mental" illness is this ridiculous assumption our bodies aren't involved, so it's not as "legitimate".

That said, healing to you, and prayers for your health and well-being. Mental and otherwise.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
No they don't understand and I don't understand what it would feel like to have cancer

People can empathize though and I'm sorry if you've been hurt by your friends... I find coming to a place like DS or peer support of some type is often more fulfilling when it comes to support

Some people don't know how to handle a discussion about abuse as well as a mental health disorder... They don't know how to respond or how to help... There is unfortunately still a stigma

I'm glad you're able to vent here sweetie... big hug...x
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Ditto what SC said, they don't understand, and what she said is about how it's a double problem is so true. We're telling them about a violent event, which is hard enough for them to take, and about its mental impact afterwards, too. Not many people are equipped to hear just one or the other. A minuscule number is equipped to hear both at once. That's why I feel lucky having people here to talk to.

Yeah, cancer does get more positive attention, although sometimes that can depend on where in the body the cancer is, I've found.
my-jimmy
my-jimmy
Hi Alex, I often have this discussion with my therapist... people just don't get it... and at times I can try and understand "Why" ? However it's very disturbing... well to me it is... how they can be all over you for a "Physical Problem " but yet mention depression... that is now PTSD and they think you can just get over it! Blessings!
MJ
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