Hi I'm Rob, I'm from the UK and I have complex PTSD. I was diagnosed just a short while ago but have spent years trying to figure out what's wrong with me. I was bullied a lot as a kid both in and out of school and at home. My family is dysfunctional and abusive, my mum has an attention-seeking and narcissistic personality, she was abused and abandoned as a child. My dad has quite an outwardly cold character and is highly critical. My sister has developed severe personality problems. Growing up in an abusive home environment I was unable to learn the skills necessary to cope with life and as such was an easy target for bullies in and out of school. I also didn't get the emotional support I needed at home, mostly I just got emotional abuse. I have been beaten up on many occasions, but I think the emotional abuse I received at home has caused much more damage. I'm in my late twenties now and have probably had PTSD for at least 15 years. It affects me in everything I do, everywhere I go. I'm extremely nervous around people, I find everyday situations extremely daunting. I tend to isolate myself and suffer a great many problems that I'm sure you're all familiar with such as nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, etc. I've made a lot of progress and things will get better, but there's a long way for me to go.
I've been reading some posts on this forum and I'm very pleased to see people other people that are experiencing the same sort of problems as me and finding ways to cope. Sometimes I read things and think that's *exactly* how I feel. When I thought I was alone it's encouraging to find I'm not. I'm looking forward to meeting and sharing with people here.
Rob
I've been reading some posts on this forum and I'm very pleased to see people other people that are experiencing the same sort of problems as me and finding ways to cope. Sometimes I read things and think that's *exactly* how I feel. When I thought I was alone it's encouraging to find I'm not. I'm looking forward to meeting and sharing with people here.
Rob