Undiagnosed 12 Years Post Trauma

[aqua water]

Hello there. I'm not sure what to write really.. I guess I'm looking for I don't know advice?? I'm undiagnosed but I believe after 12 years still suffering is starting to trouble me a tad. I'm tired. I could go to the doctor like I always do.. and be thrown pills.. but here i am 12 years later and no change.. I suffered prolonged abuse as a child. 12 years ago.. I don't understand why I'm still stuck here. What lead me to join this evening.. I have just woken up from one of my very frequent nightmares. I'm tired of being scared to go to sleep. I think I'm getting worse. I'm starting to lose friends because I'm unable to do things or behAve in a way that they see as normal. I don't want to talk to anyone about how bad it really is because I feel like I'm self pitting. But I thought this website may help ? I'm not sure whether I am going to post this now.....

 

[Glo809]

Greetings

My issues are somewhat different than yours, and are not combat related, but like a gem, it has many facets and each one has a story.

There are many here who have experiences from almost every situation, and most are very willing to help.

My story is much different from yours, but I welcome you and hope you find the peace you seek.

G

 

[aqua water]

Greetings

My issues are somewhat different than yours, and are not combat related, but like a gem, it h...

Hello glo809

Thank you for your message. I am sorry to hear of your issues. I do most certainly hope you find peace too. Thank you very much.

 

[Freedomfighter]

Welcome to our group, Iam 7 years now with PTSD, wow. PTST is always there, and sometimes we feel better, sometimes worse. Iam sorry for your pain, but I think the more you hang around in our forum the more you will learn and you will feel so much better that there are people that understand you.
I hope you like this group, sharing and learning together.....

 

[SeanCharles]

Hello! I am sending you a very warm Welcome to you as well...

I'm undiagnosed but I believe after 12 years still suffering is starting to trouble me a tad.

First and Foremost, I would suggest seeking a diagnosis. Nobody except a professional is qualified to make that determination. Whether the professional feels medication may or may not be a method of treatment is not usually part of the first step in diagnosis. That comes with therapy and determining what/where the real issues are that are causing the most problems.

I'm starting to lose friends because I'm unable to do things or behaving[edited by S.C.] in a way that they see as normal. I don't want to talk to anyone about how bad it really is because I feel like I'm expressing self pitty. [edited by S.C.].

Yep, from an outsider's Point Of View (POV) looking in, These friends don't know or recognize the suddenly changed you they used to know. It's difficult for them, as I am sure as it is for you too, to explain to them all the feelings and all the emotions you're dealing with. I would definitely seek out some professional help. Twelve years is a long time to be stuck.

Wishing you the best of luck!

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the community.