I was diagnosed in 1997 with PTSD. On and off of meds for a few years, then i gave up the vicious circle of antidepressants and with help from my family overcame (learned to deal with?) the majority of my symptoms. It took a lot of willpower, and a lot of time.
Now i'm married, with two children, and for some reason, all the symptoms came back with a vengence. The nightmares, the anxiety, the fear. After having read about all the terrible things that have happened to so many that have PTSD as well, it's still hard for me to feel i belong. I feel like what i have suffered is nothing and I don't deserve it..like i haven't earned it? It seems to be an extra guilt to me that i am so weak, to have these emotions and feelings where my pain wasn't nearly as bad as all of yours.
I'm here because i hope to find some answers for myself to help me move on and conquer this relapse.
Now i'm married, with two children, and for some reason, all the symptoms came back with a vengence. The nightmares, the anxiety, the fear. After having read about all the terrible things that have happened to so many that have PTSD as well, it's still hard for me to feel i belong. I feel like what i have suffered is nothing and I don't deserve it..like i haven't earned it? It seems to be an extra guilt to me that i am so weak, to have these emotions and feelings where my pain wasn't nearly as bad as all of yours.
I'm here because i hope to find some answers for myself to help me move on and conquer this relapse.