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Well, knowing me, I'd ask for the research info to show it.. but that is just me. Blanket statements like this from "professionals" irritates me...

MyWillow: Thank you for sharing this partof your journey. I can never really explain what trauma therapy is. Why it is is so hard and frankly brutal. I used to wonder what it is like for other people and some of what you wrote, I have had similar things. My psych doc is not a "talk" person...

I would contact these people and see if they have any ideas.. What is C-PTSD? — Beauty After Bruises

I've had two amazing Ts. One 30 years ago in college and my current one. My first probably was my father figure I did not have. I knew a bit about him in that he worked at the college, his wife was the dean, who I knew. I even, 2 years in, babysat his daughter for one night. But he was never...

I don't really like any of this. Stupid I know to write this. I truly am just tired of this life. Mentally knowing I am not "broken" but that is how I feel. I feel alone. Who understands wanting to die. And ironically I did not know I had CPTSD until my son was nearly 5 and I was nearly 50...

Hey Kat, I saw this, thought it might help... Resources — Beauty After Bruises

Could it be the way your T has presented your situation to them? I really don't know... how much does she know about the program? My T said that I actually needed to be "stable" to go..

Is this the one she spoke about? My therapist wants me to go too. The Trauma Disorders Program This is what the web site said: We treat patients 18 and older who meet one or more of the following criteria: Dangerousness to self or others Significant impairment in function due to severe PTSD...

My therapist wants me to go to Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore and I now may be able to go. I would love to hear about anyone's experiences there. My therapist had been an intern at one point there. I really, really worry about leaving my 6 year old for such a long time. But parenting is a real...

Truth yes. But its a long journey. And its not that he is possibly withholding the truth but coming face to face with it, in the presence of another can be so daunting. We are going against our trauma and societal norms. Especially for men. For everyone, but I think men are even more...

This is a very good point Grit. It is about agency and we all should have the right to decide. Yes there are "professional" boundaries, but there is also the person behind that.

Oh, my therapist has loaned me two books over time. One from early on that I still have. I will return one day. The other is a book that had a personal, intense inscription written in it that I returned right away. Her sharing that with me meant a lot. I don't know the details but her...

Hi, This is so hard. I am at the "opposite" end and right now I never want her to touch me. Mine does art therapy and I cannot even "color with" her. In fact if I think and feel that scenario I start shaking. And my trauma memories are gone mentally and only in my body. Heck I could not even...

I agree that you want to find out more information.

Keep us posted. We are here for you!

I ditto what everyone said. I had a fabulous T back in college 30 years ago (before I knew I had CPTSD). 30 years later (one year ago) I started with my current T. I knew day one I felt good about her. I was not going to settle for crappy stuff. And it turns out I was right. She has her...

Thanks for the ideas... It is with a social worker, not my trauma therapist. I wrote the social worker 2 weeks ago and neither she or the partner social worker responded. Wrote her again today... Its ironic that I could share pretty easily when I was inpatient at the psych hospital. I just...

thing is, one guy did not do it and she gave him a bit of a hard time. I don't mind the idea and the practice its the reporting back and "being seen."

Hi, I am having trouble with the DBT Therapy model / structure. My therapist wants me to do it so I can be more prepared if I ever get suicidal again. Sounds good. I started it and it is really hard and painful as, if you know, we have "homework" and we are supposed to report back in how it...

Thanks Sietz and everyone. I have actually discussed it to a degree with a good friend who is a social worker. She thinks I'd be a really good one. :) I also wonder about my confidence, which has taken a big hit the last year with the PTSD really hitting hard. (Did nor know I had PTSD until a...

Thanks all. Great insights.. For the record.. I only think the really crappy ones are the mean and rude ones. The system does suck and people can at least be kind and treat people with dignity and respect. I had one that was so mean. Just mean. Another was awful with her demeanor. Most...

Hi Everyone, I am potentially looking to get my masters in social work. A lot of this motivation comes with some crappy experiences with social workers as I navigated "the system." I have always had an interest in mental health before I even knew I had CPTSD. So I am 50 and want to go back to...

Hello all, Thanks for your replies... I actually saw my T twice this week. And we are all good. Not even sure we talked about the "attachment" but about other things. And what was going on. Part of my issue was I was actually thinking WAY too much about PTSD, therapy etc. I was not living...

Hi Freida, What is healthy and not unhealthy. I feel so broken I have no idea anymore. Thank you

Well it is real in its own way. Just unusual..