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    What To Never Say To A Ptsd Sufferer

    Top 3 i've had over the past 5 months: "You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself, and get over it" I said to my mum something along the lines of "i'm having a bad day", in which she replied in a sarcastic tone " I suppose its your PTSD" And Mum - "You don't have PTSD, i watched a tv...
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    Devon,England.

    I'm from Kent, England and i'm a sufferer Always happy to talk Olly
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    Anniversaries - Can Someone Explain?

    Thanks, didn't notice :smile:
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    Anniversaries - Can Someone Explain?

    I don't really know much on trauma anniversaries, could someone explain it to me Thanks
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    Hey - Diagnosed 2007

    Yeah i have counselling, which can sometimes really help And thanks for replies :)
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    Hey - Diagnosed 2007

    First intro was a bit simple: Putting it simply - my ptsd developed about 1.5/2 months after i witnessed what i thought was one of my parents committing suicide. Hard to explain erm, this parent was in a really bad state after the other left (divorce) and one day after both parents talked...
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    What Role Does Caffeine Play in Your Life?

    Think i abuse caffeine. I can easily go up to several energy drinks a day as standard, and normally start with a really strong coffee in the morning My friends always comment on how much i have But i use it almost as a form of support - like to get me through the day
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    General Finally, Some Good News!

    Hey :) Erm i know that for me if i can just forget about things somehow then i can feel alot better. Going out on days can work great, if i feel angry, upset etc, then its a nice relief that i can distract myself by doing something fun with my time. I think its a great idea that the phone was...
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    Why is it Important to Have Someone Understand?

    Hmm, with me i know i'm always desperate to try and make the person who involves my ptsd understand, however several times i've had lines like "i don't think you have ptsd" "its part of growing up" etc. It drives me mad. I think it angers me so much because (in my case) the person can't ever...
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    Hey - Diagnosed 2007

    My names Olly, I'm from the UK I have had ptsd since last October (2007) About myself - i'm a teenager and i'm at a 6th form/college Thats about all i can think of for now
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