Sufferer Complex Ptsd

[Laurie2001]

Just introducing myself. suffering from profound frequent anxiety that is at times immobilizing. Struggling with self-criticism and figuring out how to work this through. Working with a good trauma therapist and EMDR specialist and on meds. But, its been very hard lately

 

[KwanYingirl]

There will be good and bad days that challenge our commitment to treatment. It will get better, welcome

 

[Lucycat]

Hi @Laurie2001 and welcome to the forum. Glad to hear you have a good therapist - it is extremely hard work, but the hardest part is the starting point. You have passed that so well done!

 

[ghotiff]

The hard days are hard, and my favorite quote for helping me through this is : this too shall pass.

Welcome.

 

[Chava]

Welcome. Glad you reached out for support and glad you have a good therapist.

 

[Laurie2001]

thank you for the welcomes. The anxiety is just killing me and I'm so down on myself about it. I'm beginning to wonder if no matter what I do it won't get better.

 

[TonyG]

Hi Laurie, I am in the same position at the moment, my medication is helping but my anxiety spikes about once a week and all I can do is take more pills and go to bed,

 

[intothelight]

@Laurie2001 Welcome to the forum!

Processing trauma is hard work and it can get worse at times before it gets better. That is a great thing about this forum, as it gives you a place to interact with others that really understand what you are going through. I hope you find the information and support here beneficial.

 

[joeylittle]

Welcome, @Laurie2001. I'm glad you found the site.

I'm beginning to wonder if no matter what I do it won't get better.

I know this feeling too, many of here do. Try and remember that it will get better, but not in a straight line. So yes, sometimes it will be worse. As long as you stay at it, you'll get where you want to go.