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I Have No Idea How To Handle This

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Modi9999

Hello,

I am new to this forum. I have no idea where else to turn. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar disorder in the middle of 2013. My PTSD is from a series of very abusive and violent incidents in my teenage years '09-'12. For the last few years since diagnosis, medication (1200mg lithium daily), therapy and group therapy, I had been doing incredible. The flashbacks had basically stopped. Last night i experienced my first flashback in probably two years. I ended up severely injuring my best friend, and my girlfriend was so afraid of me I feel i lost her as well. For the first time in my life I feel like my PTSD and flashbacks are now a part of me that is going to define me, and is incurable. I am petrified of what will happen when my flashbacks come back next. Im not sure where I am going with this, but i am scared and not sure how to get them to stop again, Does anyone have any recommendations or help of any kind.
 
Welcome to the forums.
Do you currently have a therapist? A therapist can help get us onto the path of healing. You can learn ways to help manage the symptoms and not let it define you. I hope you find the help you are seeking here.
 
I am seeing a therapist, I'm currently working with my collage advisor to adjust my classes so i can put myself back into an intensive outpatient group
 
You went two years without a flashback, that's incredible. You are strong, you'll get through this. One flashback, no matter how bad, erases all the progress you've made
 
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