Recent content by Bowiejcecc

I feel the same! I have done lots of work on guilt - I was her mum and should have protected her and seen the signs, but saw nothing. I am really scared too - I think that is why I am fighting so hard for the school she wants. I just think if she is back in education qualifications can follow in...

Thank you, and please thank Beth too. She is asleep currently, but I will chat to her over the next couple of days. Xx

She keeps being thrown curve balls which set her back. The person who caused the trauma pleaded not guilty so we had to go to trial to give evidence. As she was about to give evidence he then pleaded guilty. His sentencing was then postponed after we'd all turned up at court as the CPS hadn't...

It isn't waffle Gina and you certainly aren't being patronising - it sounds exactly like us, including the blame aspect, and the guilt after her outbursts. It is so isolating supporting a child with PTSD as there is no support for parents - we have no clue if we are doing the right thing or not...

My daughter says I don't listen to her as well. Thanks - hearing from you has helped me a lot. X

Yes, certainly where we are. She has been diagnosed by CAMHS.

Will do! You'll probably hear me ranting!

We can get legal aid (well my daughter can) for one bit, but the other is an SEN tribunal to get her in the right school - no compensation involved. Good idea about the MP. We have started family therapy - 18 months too late but hey ho! It was the bizarrest thing - no direction, just 2 people in...

So sorry to hear this Snowflake. One question we wonder is how much is the PTSD and how much is teenage angst - we can't get an answer from the 'experts' about it. All I can say is well done for being there for her - there are times I feel like walking away (I never would), because of what she...

Thank you Sweetpea. Your post has really helped. As parents we are told that we should be able to identify the triggers and avoid them, which is impossible. For instance I was humming once, and that triggered an almighty meltdown, as I didn't know that song caused a memory of the trauma. Guilt...

We've lived it so long we understand her behaviours (though still not always the triggers), but it is really hard to not let it affect you at times, no matter how strong you are.

Y Yes, it was from a prolonged incident outside the family home. She has been under CAMHS for 18 months doing CBT, and has just started EMDR. Trouble is, she refuses to attend appointments and they won't do home visits. When she is in a good place she is great. It just got to me today as we...

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My daughter has had a really bad day and I just needed to express my feelings. I find the extreme anger really hard to deal with sometimes, especially when it has come from nowhere and we can't think of the triggers. Sometimes the being screamed at is difficult to listen to, along with being...

That is an amazing answer! Thank you for taking the time to give such detailed points - I will be using what you have said to help support our constant battle Fingers crossed someone starts to listen.