Sufferer Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor

[Faust]

Hello Everyone!


I’m a twenty something survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse. It may sound strange to some but my living situation was only safe enough for me to come forward about my abuse a few years ago. Like I imagine it is for a lot of you, the reasons behind my PTSD are part of a long story, one that I may or may not be able to get into on here.


I’ve been in therapy since I came forward 3 years ago (though I am now on a see him if I really need him basis) and I see a psychiatrist for the medication side of things on a fairly regular basis.


I joined this site to not feel so alone when going through this. I am actually supposed to be in a college class right now but I had a rough night filled with nightmares and flashbacks this morning so I missed the window where I would be able to get there on time.


I don’t want to make a contest over who has it the worse or anything like that. I am just here for support. If any of you have any tips, tricks, or other suggestions for someone in my situation, please let me know.


Thanks and looking forward to working through this with all of you,

Faust

 

[Bristol]

Welcome to the site, everyone is really nice here. I have a similar history to you, dont really have any tips but just wanted to say hi so you knew you werent alone it in, keep posting :)

 

[Bloomy]

Also want to pass greetings and a warm welcome onboard.

About what helps part I cant really say so much either. I think its of highly importance to have a stabile life to be able to deal well with this as regard to economy, living and such to begin with.
Food as medicine, regular walks in nature. I guess therapy is useful do I never got so I wouldnt know this part.

In the begining one might be so traumatized that one cant deal with other things, but after time passes I belive in re placing bad memories by creating good ones.

So there - I said something anyway :)

 

[Faust]

Thanks for saying hello and the helpful tips.

I used to get out and do a lot more but I don't as much anymore partly from PTSD and partly from other medical issues. The other medical issues are all but cleared up but I still have the PTSD. It might help to go hiking or other things in the outdoors more in my free time. Thanks!

 

[Bloomy]

If I didnt go hiking Id be total lost per today - I belive hiking and nature is part of what kept me on my own feet still walking. Despite it might be dificult to get out sometimes.

Wish you the best.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome! :-)