Poll Do You See An End To The Symptoms In Your Life?

[seedling]

I am hopeful because I am finally shedding so much of the emotion surrounding the trauma. Many of the peripheral areas that the trauma had invaded are cleared of triggers.

I have regained memories of the event that have turned into positive and self-affirming memories. I am hopeful that I can keep going and shed so much of it that I regain what I consider to be a "normal" life even if there are ways that I am changed or new ways that I need to take extra care of myself.

 

[Spero3]

No...Sure I wish and hope for it...but to lose every symptom..no I can't see how that would happen.

Incendiu,

There is always hope, but I understand that my idea that I can eventually be rid of all symptoms may be a pipe dream, too.

Spero

 

[NutritionNerd]

I have severe ptsd and probably cptsd from early childhood abuse. I think "triggered" reactions/responses are a normal part of life that most people are just not aware of. They become aware of them in PTSD because the responses are exaggerated and out of proportion to the triggering events.

What is not "normal" is the severity of response to triggers and the alterations to consciousness and perception caused by hyperactivity of the autonomic response system. The system has become overwhelmed and no longer able to restore equilibrium.

 

[Mercy]

Tom?

 

[Mercy]

Ted, would you please tell me more about coping strategies?

 

[jo may]

I would love to say I do see a light at the end. But I really don't it is so hard to get through the day on a day to day basis.

 

[ericaboo]

No, not completely. I think it's important to accept that. When I think the symptoms are gone, that's probably a dangerous illusion.

 

[Lav]

No, Have had it since I was about 5 years old, formed a part of my personality during my developing years. It a big part of who I am.

 

[Anna]

No, I see no end. Only better ways to cope and be able to live with it.

 

[suzie q]

As I understand, there is no "cure" for PTSD. Having said that, how can you not have symptoms?

My symptoms do seem to wain from time to time, but never truly go away completely. I agree with Anna in saying that you find ways to cope and live with.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Yes I believe the symptoms will end. I'm having anxiety but I'm doing so much better than I was many years ago. I am sober for 3 years and I quit smoking at the beginning of the month, I call this progress not perfection.

Or mabe I'm in denial. I hope not. I need the symptoms to end. I hope they end. I do not want to feel bad forever. My life has improved in so many ways. I am not suffering the insanity I used to.

I saw a program on teenage girl's hav ing Tourettes Syndrome. They have so much courage to go to public school and they do so well. They sure inspired me to believe some healthy acceptance goes along way. I need to accept that I am doing the best I can with the information I currently have. I am at the other end of the process. I'm glad I am not where I was so many years ago.

Or mabe it is simply getting used to be a certain way. I really want the symptoms to end. That would be great. So I guess I am optimistic.

 

[Lionheart]

Do I see an end to the symptoms? I honestly don't know. I only have right now and I am not suffering symptoms at the moment. That is good enough for me. Tomorrow never comes. I'll take it one day at a time and if I do have to deal with it, it will be in "bite-size chunks".;) At least, that's how I break it down, so as not to get overwhelmed with the idea that it might be the rest of my life with this disorder. It seems to help.:)