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My T had mentioned that the doctor may suggest medication, she specifically said antidepressant and something to help me sleep. I wouldn't object to a good antidepressant if she thought necessary. That prazosin sounds very interesting...I think I could deal with that...yeah no benzos or...

Im also a new member and if you are here for support and advice or education this is a good place... welcome and I hope that you will be blessed with healing and strength throughout your daily struggles, I know how bad it can be!!

I really do apologize if I just sound ignorant. This is all new to me so I suppose I am when it comes to this..

No is it non addictive? I have been using medical marijuana with success but it is rather expensive..

Does this meet criteria? I have been different ever since...much more paranoid and hypervigilant then I already was....so I guess C-PTSD could be more accurate? But I heard something about C-PTSD is not a medical diagnosis?

This is my current situation. I was triggered when I saw a man that had assaulted me.This story is very hard to talk about but you all seem well informed and I wanna get this off my chest and hear your thought on it...Okay, later at one point in my life(adult life now)...I was involved heavily...

Thank you...I will be talking to her next week and taking a break from her until then! I really appreciate you taking the time to lend a helping hand :)

Thank you so much for this post!!!

I was diagnosed PTSD 2 weeks ago by my therapist. I have been counseled by her to go see my primary doctor to get blood tests and things of that nature done to make sure I have no physical ailments as well. I have been experiencing severe digestive problems and pain. Muscle aches, twitches...

To extend on that...I have researched the diagnosis criteria and I do not know if that honestly qualifies..I have been through numerous other trauma experiences as an adult as well...I just feel so confused...and I also know that I DO fear feeling weak....looking weak...I have always looked at...

I think what makes me doubt is a few things. One is the severity of the trauma as you had suggested. I was browsing through the trauma diary forum section, and was really touched by many of the posts. I believed that a large part of my trauma was related to my childhood, as well....However, I...

I know the feeling. Come close to those that you can trust, and those that you know love you....I know for many that is no easy task...ptsd leads to isolation...so finding that person can be challenging....but when you do...i find they can often be the best source of reminding you who you really...

I was abandoned as well. Multiple times...it's been a part of my anger and distrust for a long time...i dont think that pain and betrayal i felt will ever fade completely

Okay I will check that out...thank yoy for taking time to respond :)

I too am having a very hard time accepting my diagnosis...there is so much I can't remember and there are so many questions and so few answers...adding to this is the fact I've been diagnosed everything over the past 10 years...bipolar, panic disorder, depression, etc.....none of those ever...

I hope things are looking up for you. It's really a shame that so many posts on here go ignored when this is supposed to be a place where we can be open and more important to be heard! I hope your sense of loss has diminished a little and that today will be a good day...:) hang in there

It's funny that you put it like that. Because I was raised the same way. What is DBT? And thankyou for your response it's good to know I can still be seen.

How do I know my PTSD diagnoses is accurate and not just an attempt by my therapist to label me with a problem so she can recieve payments from my insurance? For the record I do display many or most of the symptoms and I have had a very taumatic upbringing. I just feel like maybe this is all in...

Yes I have an appointment with my primary doc tomorrow to do some blood work and other things I'm not sure quite yet..after diagnoses by your therapist or pysch is that standard procedure to go do a screen with your doc?

I was diagnosed PTSD after years and years of being misdignosed. It feels good to finally have an answer to why I have so many issues that others do not. For example, my anger issues, frequently waking up in the night, anxiety, depressions, trust issues, extreme irrational fears, snapiness, self...

I feel almost exactly like you do. Except today is a good day so far. My T and I had a great session yesterday. However, I still feel these strongly.

I am a long term user since I was 10. This coincides directly with the beginning of my trauma. I do not think this is a coincidence. I was recently diagnosed and have not seen my primary doctor for medication yet. So far I am opting towards an antidepressant and handling the insomnia...

thank you

It is extremely hard...more than the pain I've felt over all this the biggest pain I have is for them and all they still face. It's a powerless feeling..our child protective services in this country are lacking...that is great advice though regarding my siblings, and something I need to improve...

Wow I sincerely applaud your resiliency and bravery in facing this without ANY medication..although I dont think at this point that I'm strong enough... one day...thank you for the welcome and the inspiration that your story gave me to be 'normal' again someday soon