PTSD Supporters Community Group

This is a group where family and friends of those with PTSD can gather support with one another and share advice...and much more. It is not easy living with and.or understanding our loved ones with PTSD...I hope this group can help make that easier!

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Living with PTSD

jehn2006
jehn2006

I have had ptsd for over 16 years. I was abused by my mom and her boyfriend for the 13 years. When I was 16 I had enough of it and finally fought back and called the cops and they ended up taking me away to foster care until I was 19. I have been dealing with this throughout my life. I have been to multiple therapist and all they want to do is medicate me. I am now 30 and it is still affecting my life everyday. I have nightmares at night and flash backs. I have went through so many relationships because of me breaking down and shutting down. I can’t deal with arguments because I shutdown during them. It’s still getting harder to live my everyday life. I just don’t know what else to turn to. So I thought maybe talking with someone who has been through what I have might help. This is worth a shot. 

Group Founderannieheart
annieheart
My hubby has PTSd we met in our mid 30's. Its not been easy. He takes a lot of meds for Bipolar and his emotional state. From what I read counseling helps. My husbands doctor gives him meds but does not give him counseling. His doctors advice is get up go for a walk .Its not always that easy.
mirage74
mirage74
Hi
I’ve had PTSD since I was 13 and Ive tried all types of counseling. I hate/can’t talk about what happened to me so I do better with somatic therapists who help your body process your emotions.
The shutting down is your fight/flight response. The third option is to play dead. I have the same thing happen if my husband is yelling at me - I literally can’t move.
Acupuncture can help with flashbacks as can cannabis or CBD before bed.
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