A Newbie's Introduction

[fairandcold]

Hey guys I got an update on my situation. My therapist said I have major depression and ptsd with psychotic tendacies. Wow. What a mouthful.

I hate this though. I was "normal" before all this now sigh.

On the positive, I am writing a book about a girl who gets raped and develops PTSD as a result. My writing teacher said that it could be a best seller, I just gotta stick to it.

Did anybody else have major depression or psychotic tendacies?

 

[fin]

hey fairandcold ...I was glad to hear that your first session had gone well.

Yes I have co-morbid depression, (and agoraphobia). I have been told that as the PTSD (I have complex ptsd), but as the PTSD is worked on the depression will hopefully lessen. It may need some work, but it is secondary to the PTSD with me so....

And I have to ask....(jokingly).....Whats normal anyhow?

welcome again...I hope you are finding it helpful here.
~fin

There is a section in the beginning with a lot of information available here, and in with it is a thread on depression. It is a part of PTSD so dont be frightened about being told you have it also. I know it can be overwhelming when you are diagnosed, but once that happens you can just get on with working towards containing it as best as possible.

While it may feel like it it doesnt have to be the end of the world. And you are doing something positive with your writing....

 

[patrick]

Major depression is my middle name, and lots if not most people with PTSD suffer some degree of depression. No psychotic tendancies for me, but I have been called psycho more than once in my life. It is wierd isn't it. I knew something was wrong with me, but when I was finally told I had PTSD I didn't want to believe it, and I still struggle every day about what parts of me are PTSD and what parts are just my own weaknesses. Don't know if that makes sense, to me or anybody else. Hey, good luck with that book. Sounds like writing it could be a real challenge for you.

Pat