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I'm not self promoting as I'm not intending to share the link with anyone just sharing my excitement for the idea. I told twofeathers she could feel free to message me if she had any questions about living with C-PTSD. I'm not trying to promote myself as I do not care who does or who doesn't see...

@twofeathers I definitely know your frustrations! I was just recently diagnosed with C-PTSD. I thought I only had normal PTSD but explaining it to my therapist he said, "Do you know you have more than just PTSD?" It really does help me explain it a lot better. My therapist explained that C-PTSD...

Just wanted to share my excitement! Today I have decided to start a series of videos sharing my experience with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I'm creating the videos for people who are going through it, for teachers who might want to learn about the disorder from someone experiencing...

I have learned the skills they just don't help me, I've taken the pills and they don't help me relax or feel better. I know how to process. I've tried.

That isn't what is bothering me. I appreciate honest but just the way people are saying it makes me feel like I'm not trying enough or that I'm impatient or crazy for wanting to try ECT, when it's just something I saw and was curious about. That's all.

Try as in have been trying the techniques for AT LEAST a year. I'm not being impatient here like it seems you all think I am. I just don't have an exact written out timeline with a written list of treatments I've tried. It's just not working for me. That's it. Not everyone will find help from...

Please listen to me. I feel as if no one is truly paying attention to what I'm saying. I am seriously that desperate to get rid of the memories. Despite consequences. I have accepted that it is in the past now and that I am safe. But it still causes flashbacks. I'm 6 hours away from my abuser...

Yes please people stop insisting I havent tried. Ive done multiple therapies and tactics as I have seen many, multiple therapists who all tried at least 5 different tactics. I dont carry a physical list. Because the coping skills dont. Work. I try my hardest and they just dont. Work. Seriously...

Well she made me aware of my eye movement and she asked if it was signnificant and I specifically remember my eyes moving in the same pattern the first night I was raped in october 2011. I was at him, then up, then right to the tv, then diagnoally at the floor, etc. When re-living it my eyes...

I can relate to this exactly. I had the choice to me admitted to the hospital today but I strongly resisted it because my family and I can't afford it. And I know how it feels to have the constant downward spiral feeling. Right now I'm starting a blog/vlog about my experiences and how I'm...

Okay everyone, please listen. I have already processed the trauma. Completely. I know how to process, I know the psychology. I do NOT need to learn how to process. But I am DESPERATE. To have the MEMORIES disappear, no matter what else is lost with it. The memories are what causes so much pain...

What do you mean when you say groomed? Like pre-prepared for abuse? Like when he would tell me to shave, or do certain things that led up to the abuse? And seeing as how young we both were...it just sucks that it feels like I was so young and yet I'm gunna have to live with this hell every...

lol accepted. But when I met Andrew*, he had a complete front on. He was nice to me, he would compliment me all the time, he would respect me, treat me like a princess really. Things started changing at 3 months when he would ask very sexual questions, like when my cycle was, if I shaved, etc. I...

My therapist back home treated me with both EMDR and CBT but I again I've had no improvement, its only getting worse. I'm unable to go off campus for any specialized therapists, and I'm busy paying for college and probably cant afford the therapist.

Have you heard of ECT therapy?

I've been researching therapies and this one came up: electroconvulsive therapy. It's a shock therapy where the patient is put to sleep and given muscle relaxers to prevent violent convulsions. Then electrodes are applied to the brain and the a seizure is induced. The theory is that the brain...

I used to see a counselor who would work with me on Rapid Eye Movement Therapy (REM). As I talked about my traumatic experiences she noticed my eyes were moving in the exact same pattern as they were that night. Also while looking around the room my eyes would physically freeze up and refuse to...

Is anyone else really frustrated with their therapist? Since my visit to the hospital I am required by my college to attend 3 counseling sessions. My counselor is male, and whenever he asks me to tell him about what happened or how I'm feeling, all he ever says is "Oh I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" in...

Hello everyone, I thought I might introduce myself and see if anyone would like to talk with me and share similar experiences. My name is Paloma, and I have been suffering with post traumatic stress disorder for 4 years now due to a severely abusive relationship with an ex-boyfriend. For privacy...

Yes, I cut my thigh severely the other day and ended up in the hospital because of suicidal ideation...I also cut my hips alot. I've tried drinking, smoking, music, talking, meds, nothing helps. But I feel like cutting almost takes the physical edge off. However when I went to the hospital, it...