Relationship How Do You Get A Ptsd Sufferer To Talk About Feelings?

[Tinyflame]

I was thinking about this jibber, I think you are 'right' (at least for some of us). That is what is so 'un-natural' to me about Therapy- I mean I realize one is paying for another's expertise, and the goal is to 'get over it' as much as possible (so to speak), but it seems weird to me, unequal disclosure.

Even as regards MD's, I think I'd be more comfortable with a (Medical) Dr that I knew had had their own struggles, they would understand more, including about the system (in my mind).
Also, I just feel it's 'easier' to talk if you have empathy for the other person- strange as that sounds (?)

I think on a lesser note, when others turn to you (also), you don't feel like such a 'write off', in your own judgment or feelings, if that makes sense (?) More 'normal' ('human').

Anyway, can't recall But I think you are much younger than me, am sorry you've gone through what you have but you've learned more than I have, much younger, or at the very least in general. I think you'll 'heal' great, and have a terrific future despite this ptsd. :tup:
((((Hugs)))) to you, and peace. :)

I guess that's it, I think people think they have to be 'strong' to get others to talk, but actually one is more likely to 'talk' sometimes, when others aren't afraid to say they're not strong. Like this forum, for example.

 

[jibber]

I think on a lesser note, when others turn to you (also), you don't feel like such a 'write off', in your own judgment or feelings, if that makes sense (?) More 'normal' ('human').

I guess that's it, I think people think they have to be 'strong' to get others to talk, but actually one is more likely to 'talk' sometimes, when others aren't afraid to say they're not strong. Like this forum, for example.

This resonated a lot with me. One of the (many) reasons this has been so hard is I've gotten used to thinking of myself as a "strong, capable" person. Because of the PTSD there's a lot of times where I feel broken down, and I feel like if others knew, then they'd feel like they couldn't trust me. One of the kindest things one of my supporters said to me was "I feel like I can trust you with all my issues." It's exactly as you'd described it, when someone else turns to you on those days when you're able to, it makes you feel like you're more "normal" and not a "write off." That's a perfect was of describing it. Thanks Junebug :)