Hi Guys
Hope I'm posting in the right area.
I was diagnosed with OCD and PTSD around 2011 and have suffered from PTSD since around 1999. I have received 2 full years of therapy and continually see a therapist at the university where I study.
I have learned methods to deal with a good chunk of the problems that come with both of the conditions but fail to implement them every day. I also have a type of autism which probably isn't helping matters. I feel that I cannot trust people and continuously have to be vigilant for threats and issues. I panic when I feel out of control and have anxiety attacks on a daily basis still.
I have come to a point where I feel trapped by my anxiety and lack of ability to trust people. I have a girlfriend who is living in Canada and I would love to visit and not have to rely on her coming here to the UK all the time. I have a problem flying though because I can't trust all of that control to others to keep me safe. I feel like an idiot too for feeling that way because life is full of events which rely on you trusting your safety in the hands of others.
Anyone know how I can regain my trust and lower my suspicion levels? I have tried in the past to get over it but each new problem seems to knock me about like a rag doll and I lose my confidence all over again which hurts.
Thanks
Chris
Hope I'm posting in the right area.
I was diagnosed with OCD and PTSD around 2011 and have suffered from PTSD since around 1999. I have received 2 full years of therapy and continually see a therapist at the university where I study.
I have learned methods to deal with a good chunk of the problems that come with both of the conditions but fail to implement them every day. I also have a type of autism which probably isn't helping matters. I feel that I cannot trust people and continuously have to be vigilant for threats and issues. I panic when I feel out of control and have anxiety attacks on a daily basis still.
I have come to a point where I feel trapped by my anxiety and lack of ability to trust people. I have a girlfriend who is living in Canada and I would love to visit and not have to rely on her coming here to the UK all the time. I have a problem flying though because I can't trust all of that control to others to keep me safe. I feel like an idiot too for feeling that way because life is full of events which rely on you trusting your safety in the hands of others.
Anyone know how I can regain my trust and lower my suspicion levels? I have tried in the past to get over it but each new problem seems to knock me about like a rag doll and I lose my confidence all over again which hurts.
Thanks
Chris
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