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

[anthony]

Find a trauma therapist... do your research, ask lots of questions, you do get to interview your therapist. Its not a qualifications thing, there are just some really stupid people with Ph D's and all types of qualifications in the therapy field, they are suited to one type of therapy, yet think they know it all about all types. Nobody is suited to all types of therapy equally... all therapists have a strength. Some make really good general counsellors, some make good relationship counsellors, some make good trauma counsellors... but you have to find the right one with research and some trial and error.

Relationship dynamics is also part of it. They can be the best trauma therapist in the world, but if you just don't click with them, then move on until you find that right combination.

You want someone ultimately who has your best interest at heart, will push you, not just let you do as you wish, and is knowledgeable about trauma.

 

[Mercy]

There are limited therapists in the world who actually know what their doing with PTSD... it is incurable, but that has nothing to do with having anxiety or fear about your past for the rest of your life... which just isn't true.

I'm sorry, Anthony. I don't understand what you said. Maybe, American English and Australian English inflection carries a meaning I missed. Maybe, I'm just having a dumb day but could you please try to restate your thought again.
Thank you.

 

[anthony]

That was in response to Shell's post, directly above that statement... which mentioned fear and anxiety.

 

[mamachick]

Dont be afraid to ask about experience/credentials with trauma? You have every right to know that the person treating you is qualified and the best available

 

[Mercy]

That was in response to Shell's post, directly above that statement... which mentioned fear and anxiety.

What isn't true?

 

[njray]

I do not see an end to my symptoms but I hope I will better be able to manage them....

 

[ruffdeal]

i was diagnosed 15 years ago but this was a part of me from my early life and has gotten so much worse with each trauma.i am new here and by no means an expert but i do know everyday is a fight and thats no cure and it is'nt better.

 

[Heather]

Recently I was told by the first T I saw that I need to accept that I will always feel stressed about my past, and I got angry and left him.

I'm glad you left him shell. He's an idiot. You can work through those feelings and I believe lessen the amount of stress you feel.

I agree with Anthony find a trauma therapist who knows what they are doing and WON'T make idiotic statements that will leave you feeling so hopeless.

Please realize that it has everything to do with that therapist and NOTHING to do with you! He's a retard!!!!

 

[charliehotelwhiskey]

I have been dealing with PTSD for several years now. The symptoms had lessen for a bit, but I had a major relapse this April and before that I had another major relapse in September 2001. In between those dates there were times I had hic ups that I was able to handle. I don't see myself ever being "cured".

 

[KP the nut]

I don't see an end to symptons. Just a huge merry go round of feeling better thinking I'm in control, the I'm fine mask on for the world and the bam back down again, anxious triggered, resclusive, tearful.

I HATE THIS:cry:

 

[Tinyflame]

No, I've come to the conclusion it's like a heart shot full of holes- swiss cheese- it hardly matters 'what' hole causes 'which' pain- whether that be ptsd or the aftereffects of 'life', but life is a long and lonely walk, even in the biggest crowd I will be alone.

 

[Kb3]

I have had a lot of success with a therapist who specialises in somatic experiencing for trauma and who has even had specific training with the kind of trauma I suffered.

What a huge difference that going to someone who knows what they are doing has made. I am so happy that I finally took my PTSD seriously and realised that nothing was going to get better until I made the commitment to get the best care I could. My feelings of isolation and self blame have melted away, and I feel myself leaving my dissociation behind and rejoining the human race.

The next thing on my list to tackle is my anger in in general and my angry outbursts specifically. After that, I want to reach a level of equilibrium that will allow me to go off of medication and still be able to sleep. I will also bring my children to this therapist to help them deal with the rubbish that PTSD has thrown their innocent way.

I may always have this disorder, but I am seeing a way through my symptoms to a whole life. I hope and pray that everyone who comes to this site is able to find their way to this path and I pray for my continued journey to peace.