Sufferer Hi, Newbie -- Adult Male Rape Survivor Ptsd Diagnosed

[Harry M.]

Hi everyone,

Diagnosed by psychologist and physician with PTSD from adult male rape (m-m) 25 years ago, with PTSD brought on by watching father die over 6 months in 2010. Been in treatment 2 years since first experiencing panic attacks.

Learning to live with PTSD, and not judge the startle response with a psychologist. Also working on alcohol abuse concurrently with MFT.

Loneliest part (next to PTSD) is the inability to find other adult men who've been raped. One therapist I see says they are too ashamed.

Glad to have found this forum and hope to connect with other men facing this past.

Harry

 

[The Albatross]

Welcome to the forum Harry. Lots of support here.

 

[Orglethorp]

Welcome, Harry. There are lots of people here to talk to. I hope you'll find the connections and help you've been looking for!

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

I do know there are a few male rape survivor's here. There are some supportive and understanding people here. Jump in when you feel ready.

Take care.