Diagnosed Ptsd And Seeking Advice

[louisa]

Although I have been a member of this forum for some time as I was told by various medical professionals that I had PTSD, I was only given an official diagnosis of PTSD around a week and a half ago, because I was avoiding it. As a result, I will be given trauma therapy by a Psychologist under the NHS (UK), and basically I'm wondering how others have found the NHS (UK) provision - am viewing it with some trepidation - my experience of PTSD help so far has been terrible. If anyone else is around, who has been diagnosed in the U.K, I would be grateful for any input you could give me.

Also, I don't know how to react to the diagnosis. I feel a bit lost. I am so thankful for this forum created by Anthony, because without it I would be far worse. I don't really know how to put how i feel in to words about the diagnosis. I have no one to talk to about it as I lost all my friends due to the PTSD/prejudice/or simply their inability to understand, and my family don't understand or support me.

Could anyone give me some advice, input, insight surrounding the feelings I am having,

thanks, Louisa

 

[Leah123]

I am very sorry I'm not familiar with the NHS system in the UK, but I wanted to reassure you, you're not alone, and tell you that I understand struggling with the diagnosis- I did too. It's been both a blessing and a curse for me to have the diagnosis. It helps me validate my symptoms as an understandable response to trauma, because I used to see them as just me being insane or mal-adjusted to life. Now, I feel like my reactions fit into a context. On the other hand, it's hard, because I don't want to just be that woman with PTSD, and sometimes I feel it defines me a little. And it's hard to accept that I have so many issues to deal with. But, overall, I'm glad to know, and I'm SO glad to have this community and know people that understand. I'm so sorry you don't have support where you are, I hope you'll get some here, and that some good people will show up in your life very soon.

I hope someone will have a more helpful reply for you, but, just wanted to say something until then. Best of luck!!!

 

[louisa]

Thankyou Leah. Feels less lonely reading this X

 

[safenow]

Louisa,

I don't live in the UK, however, you are not alone. I'm sure those who do live there will be here to give you some advice. You are in a really good place to gain support from those of us who understand how you feel.

I"m sorry you went through what you did. I know how difficult it is to not be able to talk about those things that caused the label of PTSD. But here, we all get it.

Safenow

 

[louisa]

Thankyou 'Safenow'. Yes, this forum is really helpful,

Louisa