In 2010, I was diagnosed with PTSD. The precipitating event was the sudden departure of my husband after a relationship of 10 years. My diagnosis includes a consideration of the original trauma -- a lengthy hospitalization at the age of 3 (for three months) for a bone marrow infection, from which I was not expected to recover. After being completely immobilized for three months and receiving a blood transfusion, I somehow cheated death. But the feelings of being abandoned and alone, helpless and away from my family without support, has endured and vividly remembered. This was all brought to the surface when my husband left in 2007, gradually progressing into full blown PTSD by 2009.
I received EMDR treatment until I lost my Cobra insurance. I have been without adequate treatment for a year now. I am fortunate to get some help through several United Way agencies, but it is not enough.
My family is in denial which has helped keep me in denial as well. I have no support from family, emotional or financial, to help sustain me. They are even hostile at times. Hostile might be an understatement!! I am trying to stay afloat, although that is getting harder and harder. I cannot find a job; was turned down for SSDI and awaiting second application; and am very depressed. I have gone to DBSA (Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance) meetings and made some supportive friends, but I don't feel that PTSD is really addressed or understood, as it is not really a part of their mission.
I am looking forward to participating in this website and hope to find resources and comfort in the experiences of others here. Thanks. soulofLC
I received EMDR treatment until I lost my Cobra insurance. I have been without adequate treatment for a year now. I am fortunate to get some help through several United Way agencies, but it is not enough.
My family is in denial which has helped keep me in denial as well. I have no support from family, emotional or financial, to help sustain me. They are even hostile at times. Hostile might be an understatement!! I am trying to stay afloat, although that is getting harder and harder. I cannot find a job; was turned down for SSDI and awaiting second application; and am very depressed. I have gone to DBSA (Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance) meetings and made some supportive friends, but I don't feel that PTSD is really addressed or understood, as it is not really a part of their mission.
I am looking forward to participating in this website and hope to find resources and comfort in the experiences of others here. Thanks. soulofLC
