Sufferer Finally Diagnosed Complex Ptsd

[solojunkie]

Hi all. I need you. My family and friends don't know what the hell to do with me. They never have. I wrote something, just because I like to write and they were ready to call the 911 on me. I'm too intense for everyone. Can I be intense here?

I'm in the right treatment because I finally got diagnosed with complex PTSD though I knew it was that all along. Emotion dysregulation big time. I have so much compassion for us and for folks with bpd because I know the suffering. The suffering we do alone everyday despite everyone's best advice to us.

Glad to be here. Thanks for being here. After I do some more healing I may need to start a support group in my area because I don't know of any for civilians.

junk

 

[catjudo]

Welcome to the forum. Can you be intense here? For the most part, but I suppose it depends on what your definition of intense is. Please make sure that you've read the forum rules, as there is zero tolerance for attacking members or suicidal posting. Otherwise, you're pretty free to express yourself.

As you whether you've received the correct diagnosis...you might want to take some time to read some of the information available here on the forum. CPTSD is not an actual diagnosis...it is likely that if you were to look at your records you would find you are diagnosed with PTSD. A good place to start with information regarding this is [DLMURL]https://www.ptsdforum.org/c/threads/read-before-posting-within-this-forum-cptsd-is-not-a-diagnosis.14005/#post-195490[/DLMURL]

 

[solojunkie]

Yes yes. I am aware that complex PTSD in itself is not a diagnosis recognized in the DSM IV TR nor will it likely make it into the next DSM but my official diagnosis is extreme stress disorder NOS, ptsd, depression. But my treatment team talks to about it in terms of c-ptsd. and i couldn't be happier or more relieved to have the correct "diagnosis" no matter what the APA or my charts say. Am I allowed to talk about c-ptsd here???

Intense as in descriptive words for my own pain. I would never attack a member with PTSD or anything else. The forum rules about posting about suicide ideation and no suicidal posting is confusing to me. I'd love it if you could clarify that for me?? I think lots of things can be triggers for other people so I'm careful about what i post.

Thank you...

 

[catjudo]

People will talk about CPTSD, but it is sort of discouraged. Talk about your PTSD. Talk about the different symptoms that make it fall into that so-called CPTSD category. But to perpetuate a discussion about a diagnosis that doesn't exist isn't really productive. It is possible to talk about all of your symptoms and issues without labeling it with a false label.

As for the difference between suicidal ideation and suicidal posting... Ideation = I know it's not the solution, but sometimes I really feel like ending it all. Suicidal posting = I am going to kill myself. Ideation is allowed. Suicidal posting is not.

Hope this helps.

 

[Zef]

Hi solojunkie,
What people are trying to say, I think, is that this is a carefully moderated forum designed to be a safe place for people like us. Do check out the rules and browse around the posts and get a feel for how people interact here and you should be just fine.

As far as CPTSD, as long as you don't use the words diagnosis and CPTSD in the same sentence, you should be all right. We have a bit of an ongoing debate about the term being called a diagnosis, but I think everyone here thinks it is an OK way to label our group of symptoms.

Anyway, hope you find the support you are looking for here and looking forward to seeing your posts.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[Loner]

You can be intense here. Welcome.

 

[solojunkie]

Hi Thank You For The Welcome! I'm just being a smart one because I got nailed on my use or non-use of CAPS. It truly is a bad habit but it will take work to not get dinged again. Sorry moderators.

I am glad to be here.

 

[anthony]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Welcome!

 

[Whitneys story]

Hi and Welcome to the Forum. I wish you success on your journey!

 

[Loner]

Hi Thank You For The Welcome! I'm just being a smart one because I got nailed on my use or non-use of CAPS. It truly is a bad habit but it will take work to not get dinged again. Sorry moderators.

I am glad to be here.

If your posts get moderated its usually less of a reprimand to you and more just an adjustment so others find them easier to read. Try not to worry about it too much and focus on saying what you need to say.