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    Sufferer Severe Ptsd Since The Age Of 5

    Welcome to the forum! My story is similar to yours. I was first diagnosed at age 4. Many years of trauma and many years of therapy pretty much sum up my life. I am glad that you have found the forum. I really hope that it helps you as much as it has me. From across the Pacific and half...
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    Undiagnosed Is It Ptsd?

    Hi again, I think I am understanding a bit better. I can definitely understand how failing an exam can be traumatic, although not in the same way as a life or death trauma. I am still recovering from some of them as part of my complex trauma. Especially with an OCD diagnosis and test anxiety...
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    Sufferer Having Ptsd Due To Multiple Incidents..

    Herzlich Willkommen, Jenner! I can relate to your story and description of your experiences. I was born in Berlin to a German father and an American mother. My father worked as a German diplomat, which he used to control his family. I spent most of my life living in other countries where...
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    Undiagnosed Is It Ptsd?

    I agree with Cherryblossom. Check with a doctor to rule out various diagnoses and then to find the correct one. There are lots of diagnoses related to hearing. Best wishes!
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    Other Ptsd Observer

    Best wishes for your project! I would love to hear more about your project. Can you private message me, please? Oh, and for my background: I am a Deaf Ph.D. candidate in Developmental Science. My specific interests include linguistics and language development, specifically related to Deaf and...
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    Sufferer Childhood Abuse-sexual, Physical, Emotional

    If you are interested, also feel free to look at this forum's sister site for people who have experienced sexual abuse at http://www.mysexabuse.com/. Best wishes!
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    Sufferer Hi, 30 Years Of Abuse Leads To Scars For Life!!!

    Have you taken a look at the diaries? You can describe your experiences in them and have people comment or ask nobody to comment (dependent on amount of privacy you choose). It helps a lot of people tell their story and thus becoming a healing journey. Best wishes!
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    Supporter I'm Hurting So Much ...and Don't Know What To Do :(

    Hi Semper Fi, Welcome to the Forum! You are definitely welcome here. There are several of us here. Take a look at the Supporter section. You will find a number of people in your same shoes: Spouses, partners, boyfriends, and girlfriends of people diagnosed with Combat PTSD. Wishing you the...
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    Undiagnosed Robbed By Gunpoint.

    What an ordeal you have experienced! I am very sorry and happy that you are alive. What you have sounds more like Acute Stress Disorder because it occurred so recently. Are you getting help for your symptoms? Some early interventions can help stop the full development of PTSD diagnosed after...
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    Sufferer Hi, Childhood Related Trama

    Welcome to the forum! Feel free to look around and to jump in when you feel ready. Best wishes on your journey!
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    How Did You Sleep Last Night?

    Safe places are always good to have. Thanks to a tip from a friend, I was able to physically create a safe place. It is in my bedroom closet. It is the same size and shape as my tent. My service dog and I have just enough room. Each wall has material on it of a different kind. It helps me stay...
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    Sufferer Chronic Fear, Abandonment Trauma, Homosexual Desrcrimination

    Welcome to the Forum, Landy! Here you are among friends, just as you are. I know the kind of damage, discrimination causes. In addition, your experiences growing up just sound dreadful. Are you currently receiving treatment for PTSD? Do you have people with whom you can talk and open up...
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