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Hi, I can tell you that when I pushed my husband away it had very little to do with him. He just let me vent and gave me space. I’m very grateful that he didn’t let me push him away; but things only started improving when I finally addressed my C-PTSD. It might help if you gently encourage...

Yes. I was neglected as a child and was emotionally, sexually, and physically abused. I think that my unacknowledged & untreated developmental disabilities (allowed?) them to justify their behavior. Now when I email them about the Trust they respond with impatience and frustration. And I...

Sorry everyone, I am 49. The neglect and endangerment was when I was a minor. I had no idea how ill I was (autism?) and my family treats me like an annoying simpleton. The abuse I was referring to now has been from my sister. She seems to be emotionally abusing me and keeps me isolated from...

I’ve been struggling with some “things” that never made sense before, and now I have a plausible reason. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Combined type, and Complex PTSD. I have a much better handle on why I have C-PTSD it seems. When I informed my family of...

True enough. I strive to find the value in everything, so I can relate to enjoying what you have while you have it! Thank you Stewing is my specialty! :D Thanks for chiming in - to all of you - it’s nice to have all of you. Absolutely!!! And I never get a break from unsympathetic jerks who...

I’ll look into genetics counseling, thanks! I’d not heard of RS 4680; it does sound fascinating and I’m interested in looking into it. Got any reputable sources of information you can/will share? It’s too bad that the execution of the ACA was not done as thoughtfully and collaboratively as...

Don’t you hate it when you’re just cruising along, things seem to be better, your optimism is high, you do not perceive that you are symptomatic, and then... BAM!!!!! You’re back on that roller coaster of self-doubt and self-rejection because you got complacent? Along with the PTSD...

Thank you! I had noticed the rather high prices! Were you ever warned against being formally diagnosed? I was told that insurance companies frown upon treating “questionable” disorders and are prone to labeling anything they can get away with as “pre-existing” to justify non-coverage. And...

Good morning! I just realized that I used “demethylate” when I think I mean methylate. At any rate, I only found out about the MTHFR about a week ago and I just received his “official report” yesterday, so... no. I have not sought genetic counseling yet. He actually “discouraged” me from...

Good evening, peeps. I FINALLY had a formal psych eval and I’m still kind of reeling from the results. Even though I’d been dx bipolar, it never seemed “right”. I came to understand that I had C-PTSD & I suspected ADHD-C. I just got my eval... he believes that I have PTSD/GAD, ADHD-C, MTHFR...

Hi! Welcome! I’ve not been able to “haunt” the forums much, but I’ve yet to have some @*!^ insinuate that my feelings are just hurt and that I should just “get over it”. So, that’s a great start! I hope you find this site as comforting as I do. Take care of yourself.

I, too, don’t travel well. The lead-up is difficult but manageable with enough tools and anti-anxiety medicines. The trip itself generally goes well. I tend to “crash” when I get back and try to settle back in. I don’t know that it’s ALL PTSD-related, but it’s very off-putting. I usually...

The advice that justmehere gave sounds good - keep it simple and succinct. I really wanted to just give you some validation, support, and some hope. The ADA laws have quite a bit of weight, so if you wield them properly you should be able to get accommodations for this process. You and your...

Man, what the fek is wrong with people?! Does anyone have any suggestions for me - I need services/resources that are off-the-beaten-mental-health-system-path. Seriously, any suggestions would be welcome! I’m (most likely) ADHD-C in addition to C-PTSD, there’s some seasonal depression, too...

I was diagnosed at ~26 with depression. ~28 with bipolar I or II, depending on how much I protested that the diagnosis/meds were wrong. Eventually anxiety NOS and Seasonal Affective Disorder were added. Along with a host of physical illnesses that are affected/exacerbated by stress. None of...

As soon as I realized that I was in “trouble”, I did what seemed like a reasonable protective measure, I requested an advocate. When she did not react to his actions with the same apprehension I was, I questioned my judgment. By the time I reassessed my situation, I was deep off in...

I’m forcing myself to seek treatment elsewhere! This time I’m pointedly requesting help for trauma with the mental health system! How freakin sad is that . I’m sorry that you’ve had to endure that, but it gives me hope that there are some good people in the mental health system. Thank you...

I apparently angered him last November and over the next 2 visits he was progressively more passive-aggressive and finally triggered me. I knew I couldn’t go to the next appointment alone, so my counselor went with me as my advocate. That pushed him over the edge and he became antagonistic and...

The hubby and I went to her with our concerns (several times) that something wasn’t right. She appealed to her authority as the “doctor” who knew best. I tried rationalizing her behavior for years. I believe that she was frustrated because none of the meds worked so she just phoned it in. I...

My psychiatrist refused to consider any other psychiatric diagnoses and continued to force me to take the wrong meds. She kept me drugged and ill so I didn’t even realize what she had done until I was off the meds after she retired. The original trauma began from undiagnosed ADHD and sexual...

Almost 50 & just recently figured out what’s really going on with my mental health. I had a mini-breakdown when I was in my mid-20’s and got diagnosed with bipolar disorder (I/II, it depended on the docs mood). That diagnosis stuck because every time my husband and I went to my psychiatrist to...

I have been telling every one of my treatment team members that I have Post-traumatic stress from long-term psychiatric negligence. I must have upset my new psychiatrist, and now he purposefully re-traumatized me. I’m currently so Ill that I need meds/counseling but I’m so afraid to go back...