Other Cptsd

[eudemonia]

I have been attending therapy for about a year. Initially I was being seen for depression and anxiety. Later on, my therapist suggested that I have symptoms of BPD. Since I am in my mid forties my behavior is not as out of control as it was in my tweSDnties but I see that I do have some of the traits, probably not enough to give the actual BPD dx. As I have been struggling with this label I have been working with the therapist on childhood trauma and I read some information on CPTSD. Many of the s/s of C-PTSD overlap with BPD and I feel that there is less stigma attached to PTSD as compared to a personality disorder. I can also really related to many of the experiences described in the literature on C-PTSD, particularly the emotional flashbacks. I never knew what was happening to me and now that I have a name for it I feel some relief.

I want to heal. I have two young children and at this point they are my primary motivation to improve. I have a skilled and patient therapist who I am just starting to trust. I have looked about to find other people with the same types of issues and have found it very reassuring to find that I'm not alone. I look forward to sharing my struggles, successes, hopes and dreams with my fellows who are also traveling this path. Thanks

 

[Intrepid]

Once someone here said I sounded like I had a psychotic episode. I was mad until he said that there's a lot of co-morbidity with PTSD. The symptoms sometimes include psychosis. Made me feel a lot better. I don't like stigma either.

Sometimes I think that diagnosis is more an art than a science.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Lucycat]

Hi and Welcome to the forum.
I have been diagnosed with CPTSD, and have been in therapy for over 5 years now. It really does help.
I hope you find the information on here helpful and the people supportive - I know I have!
Regards, Lucy x

 

[intothelight]

@eudemonia Welcome to the forum!

You may want to check out some of the threads/posts on Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) as this can be really helpful with the management of many PTSD symptoms and especially emotional regulation.

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

I have CPTSD and have been in therapy for years x EMDR or brain spotting really helped me but also very traumatic at the time. I'm currently doing mindfulness which I find helpful x I hope you recieve lots of support x it's a great forum, I'd b lost without it. There's some amazing kind people here who will listen, don't judge and support you x good luck on your journey , my children were my motivators and still here but it is a struggle and can be s very traumatic , emotional and stressful journey x my prayers are with you x