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Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape, incest or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or...

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I went to therapy today....wasn't scheduled...called and asker her to see me. I was a mess. Felt like I was going crazy. I sat down we did a relaxation exercise and I burst into tears. I explained what was happening and she told me I was experiencing symptoms of PTSD which were triggered by rejection. I have been dating, or trying to anyway. What I want to discuss is how other people deal with rejection without feeling like their whole world is going to fall apart. I want to get better. Are there any books about PTSD and relationships (with people in general)? How do you deal with it personally? Does it get easier with time? How do you deal with rejection without triggering PTSD symptoms...or does it always happen? If it does always happen how do you deal with it without it being a huge crush to your self-esteem? I could go on and on. Basically, I just want to discuss PTSD and relationships and how it affects yours.
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One thing I did learn about rejection though is that "no" is a powerful word but it doesn't necessarily mean that the person is rejecting YOU when they say it, but rather they are rejecting what you SAID...there's a big difference between the two and often people don't understand that or seem to combine the 2 together and end up thinking that they are being rejected as a person.
and, dating is hard for everyone! i think being active in one's own projects and goals, makes other people/guys' opinions less paramount. and makes perceived rejection easier to deal with. my personal strategy is to always have a new project or goal on the horizon. that way when i'm let down i can move on the next thing without having to spend too much time sitting with my blown out ego.
DBT (also known as cognitive therapy) can be a great aid for this kind of thing. However like everything...some people find it helpful and others do not respond well to it but it's worth a go.
Look under Anxiety Disorders section in the commmunities mental health section and you'll find it there.
Check out - www.sidran.org - for some great info on PTSD.
PTSD DOES affect relationships...but through healing...you can hopefully get things under better control...and med mgmt.
Things get easier the further down the Healing road you get....but you will probably always be bothered by some things...but they will have less impact once you learn how to manage them and find meds that work better for you.
We talk about a lot of this stuff in PTSD...we'd love to have you over there too!
There are books...come check out our recommendations section on PTSD.
I am reading Invisible Heroes by Belleruth Naparstek right now.
Check out her website at www.healthjourneys.com
She also has a set of CD's that feature guided imagery and relaxation...bundled in a Healing Trauma pack...I plan on getting that soon.
I got that book off half.com for WAY WAY less than retail.
There is Hope in Healing!
My initial diagnosis was PTSD vs Bipolar 2...but through Neuro-Psych Testing, it was found I am NOT Bipolar...it's ALL PTSD.
Just a thought I would throw out there.
Though, you can also have PTSD and be Bipolar too...