Sufferer I Was Diagnosed With Ptsd When I Was 12, Am 27 Now

[Err0r]

Hi. I just kind of wanted to say "Hi". I'm new here (but have been responding to a lot of things recently).
I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was 12, am 27 now, due to childhood (sexual, emotional, physical) abuse.
As an adult stuff happened to me, too.

I am currently not in therapy because I live in Germany, and although I speak German, I don't think I can get help unless I am able to speak in English (if that makes sense?). I can barely explain how I feel in English, so it's impossible to think about explaining that in another language. I can't get on medication (which helped me a lot before I moved to Germany) because my aunt is my doctor and she doesn't believe me/think I'm exaggerating/doesn't acknowledge my PTSD/thinks I'm doing it for attention. Sorry if I'm rambling...

I don't really know what else I should say. This forum has helped me a lot in the last couple of weeks - at least I feel less alone, now.

 

[CrazyHorse]

Welcome to the forum :-)

I can't get on medication (which helped me a lot before I moved to Germany) because my aunt is my doctor and she doesn't believe me/think I'm exaggerating/doesn't acknowledge my PTSD/thinks I'm doing it for attention.

Then I would change doctor! ASAP!

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Yes, change doctors. Find one who believes you and will support you.

Welcome.

 

[Err0r]

Thanks CrazyHorse & ScaredofLonely. I'm going to be moving in the next two months so I will have the opportunity to get a new doctor without having to deal with family backlash. I appreciate both of you responding :)

 

[intothelight]

Hi ErrOr,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

I hope your move enables you to find a therapist that you can work with. Meanwhile, I hope you continue to find the forum and the support here beneficial to your healing.

Take care.

Debbie