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Hi Anthony. I have sent you a PM with some responses to the questions. I didn't post it here because some of it feels a bit personal. Many thanks for your help, I'm really greatful to you.

Lisa and Anthony, thankyou for your posts. You both make some excellent points and have given me lots of food for thought. Anthony, you make the point of PTSD only being considered if there is evidence of "abnormal trauma". I would like to point out the difference between the diagnosis for PTSD...

I forgot to mention - the type of traumatic injury that I believe I am suffering from is known as Complex PTSD. See the wikipedia article on Complex PTSD for more info.

RE the diagnostic criteria, I notice that bullying is absent from the list. I believe that bullying is significant enough to cause PTSD. After reading up on it, it seems that I am not the only one (bullyonline.org/stress/ptsd.htm#PTSD,%20PDSD%20and%20bullying). In my case the beatings I received...

Anthony, I agree 100% and I can assure you that I meet these two main diagnostic criteria as well as the other lesser ones. In fact, it was only after reading about the diagnostic criteria that I realised I have PTSD. Previously to that, I had thought I was going insane, which I gather this is...

I know what you mean about denial, I have been there. Sometimes I convince myself that I'm fine but my symptoms have been so bad recently that it's impossible to deny. I was wondering if anyone knows of a trauma specialist in the UK, preferably in the South West?

Thanks for the replies. My shrink doesn't specialise in trauma, she specialises in other things (depression, work related stress, alcohol problems and bereavement). She didn't actually give me a diagnosis as such, I think her words were "you have problems with anxiety". I have read a lot about...

I have been to a see a psychiatrist twice and she wouldn't give me any kind of diagnosis other than that I have an anxiety disorder. She prescribed me Zyprexa 2.5mg and referred me for CBT, which I should be starting shortly. The Zyprexa helps my anxiety. I have also started taking omega 3...

Looking for a friend? Me too. It's no fun feeling lonely, send me a PM and maybe we can chat. :crazy-eye

Did you try the brightly coloured sponge earplugs? Push them right in so they don't come out. Mine never come out, sometimes (rarely) they are so far in I have to use tweezers to get them out in the morning. Other than that, is there any way you can sleep at the rear of the house?

I went to see a private phsych today, I explained everything. She was reluctant to give a diagnosis after one session, which is understandable, but she did say something along the lines of "some would say it's PTSD, some would say you've been through a rough patch" which I found a bit annoying...

The yellow and orange ones would be ideal in that case. They are very soft and consist mostly of air bubbles so you should be able to fit them in small ears. Once they're in they slowly expand. You have to push them in as far as you comfortably can, it feels a bit strange at first but you get...

There are earplugs and earplugs, some work much better than others. Try some like Dead Link Removed (the orange and yellow ones). Since you're in the UK you can get them from Blacks, or from an airport. Stuff them right into your ears and I can guarantee you will hear very little. My bedroom is...

I thought I'd post an update to "my thread". Good news! I found out today my medical insurance includes consultation with psychiatrist and whatever treatment I need (counselling, psychotherapy, etc.). I've been referred to a psychiatrist on the NHS (UK free health service) but I've been on his...

Sleep problems are very common with PTSD from what I know. Here are some things you could try that I have found helpful. You may know these things already. Proper sleep is so crucial to our well being, it's worth trying a few things. - If you drink coffee or caffeinated drinks, cut down and...

Hey Erin I read your post all the way through. Thanks for sharing all that. One thing that struck me is that you are very articulate and a good writer. I also have similar problems and some of your experiences remind me of my own, e.g. the neglect, the bullying, looking after your sick...

It's 5.47 am, I've been sitting here for two hours without noticing the time pass. I'm off back to bed to warm my feet up :)

Thanks. I have had the odd day off here and there before, but not consecutive days. Maybe I should try that. There's nothing worse than forcing yourself to go to work or stay at work when you feel terrible, on the verge of tears, etc. :crybaby:I think I'm fatigued, I feel exhausted mentally but...

It's 3.30am and the chances of getting any sleep soon are rapidly dimishing as are the chances of feeling fit enough to get for work in the morning. Someone please tell me it's OK for me to miss out on work? I feel horribly guilty about missing days or bits of days but I know I need to rest...

I get the urge to cry quite often. Mostly when I am stressed, which is a couple of times a week or more at the moment. I cried today with my counsellor. First I felt the urge to cry but because I'm so used to hiding my emotions it I found it hard to start crying. I get and ache or a lump in my...

Speaking for myself, it's part nature and part nurture. I am the kind of person that is affected by trauma. That is to say that if I find a dead animal I find it disturbing and can be haunted by the sight for days after. Also when my traumas occurred I didn't have any supportive network in place...

I have some camomile tea with spearmint - very tasty! :D I also have some stuff called "anti-stress activator". It is really good for bed time. I think I'll get some lavender oil too.

Note to self :- Alcohol doesn't help when you're feeling stressed, try some camomile tea instead. After 4 beers last night I still felt as bad as before I started drinking. Then I had a couple of camomile teas and felt slightly better straight away and sept fairly soundly (for me). When I...

Hi GOH :hello: Thanks for sharing with me and identifying with me. It's always nice to find people you can relate to. I identify with having things stuck in your hair, have had chewing gum stuck in my hair once, it's not very nice :( I have managed 8 days without any booze and I'm really proud...

Thanks for the reply. The wife and I had a nice day today, we went shopping and then had a meal together. There were no arguments, just a nice day together :) NHS is the National Health Service in the UK. It's a "free" service. We're in a transition towards a more private system like you have...