Got A Great Therapist Who Deals With Cptsd

[Ladyghosthunter]

I don't know if this post belongs on this thread however I thought I would add this as a success. I finally got a therapist that deals specifically with non military CPTSD and it is faith based, which is tackling another "issue" I have with my PTSD. He asked me if I am grounded and I said that my faith keeps me grounded. He saw the rings and necklaces I have and said, "Look at your rings (they're all Biblical) and remind yourself that God is with you and you are never alone."

I buckled down and cried. It was the hardest thing for me to hear because, being alone with my PTSD and with my short term memory loss becoming more and more apparent, I have come to a sad conclusion that I might have to apply for disability. At 44, I hate to think that I'm going through dementia but I'm terrified. However, when it comes to my past and it comes to my family, boy, I'm right on the ringer when it comes to describing them.

But having a faith based therapist that doesn't judge me is a bonus and a relief for me. I'm so happy about this I am about to cry...

 

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I think its AWESOME that you found a faith-based therapist who supports you!

I know that my faith is one of my biggest 'coping tools' (for lack of a better term, as I see it as being so much larger than that, if you know what I mean). Sometimes I think about my life before I found my faith, and I am amazed at how I was finally able to tap into something so incredibly profound. And then I think about those who can't or don't tap into faith, and I feel kind of bad that they don't have the same set of 'skills' to cope that I do.

 

[Running to music]

He asked me if I am grounded and I said that my faith keeps me grounded. He saw the rings and necklaces I have and said, "Look at your rings (they're all Biblical) and remind yourself that God is with you and you are never alone

But having a faith based therapist that doesn't judge me is a bonus and a relief for me. I'm so happy about this I am about to cry...

I am so happy for you. I too have been able to share with my T that my faith also keeps me grounded.

In the worst PTSD times I am reminded of Jeremiah 29:11---

For I know the plans I have for you, declares The Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

So thankful for His promises & the beauty of bringing fellow believers alongside us to help us in this battle.

 

[ButterflyBean]

Hi, I see that you live in the US from the country flag. Do you mind me asking what state and how you found a therapist who was willing to explore spiritual and psychological problems simultaneously? I am in the same boat and trying to find someone who will address both at the same time. I'm currently seeing a spiritual director and a psychologist, but they are separate. My spiritual director is also a mental health counselor, but she does not believe engaging in both roles at once. I was just wondering how you were able to find someone willing to do both at the same time. I am happy that you found someone who will meet all of your needs, and look at you as a whole person!

 

[Recovery4Me]

HollyBeans 27, I looked up Christian Therapist...it was that simple for me on grandma google. Than I check blogs for recommendations as well and asked the pastor. Faith based Therapist are pretty abundant now-a-days but finding the perfect match takes being led.

LadyGhostHunter, you are precious. May your T bring you peace by blending all three into one accord (you, the T and God) during this difficult season.

 

[Ladyghosthunter]

Running to music, I bought a ring that has that exact verse on it and I wear it everyday to remind myself that God does have plans for me. My sinister in law was (I don't know what she's doing now) but was going into religious psychology and I asked my faith leader about a letter she wrote to me telling me I was "going to Hell" and to me, just going to a faith based counselor was a trigger. I bit the bullet, so to say, and decided that my faith was much stronger than her horrible words and went to him to conquer one of my triggers head on. It was the best thing I could've done! The counselor and the faith minister will be writing a letter in regards to what she said and what school she's going to (they live in Virginia Beach, VA) and telling them she is not fit to be any kind of faith based psychologist due to what she did to me. People need to be held accountable for their actions for what they've done to others, especially since this is one issue I had triggers with.
My therapist is awesome. I found the one that is dealing with ME with God behind him guiding me. I am so relieved.

Love you all! Heather

 

[Recovery4Me]

letter she wrote to me telling me I was "going to Hell

I am just sharing an opinion, which like ears most everyone has them, ok? All people must boil down to something and that something is sometimes cruelly used in "hate" crimes, speech or legalism (which is going by the letter of a law not a personal relationship with a Higher Power). Sometimes words taken out of context are rallied against the tender victims.

I have been also told many, many mind bending things. Example, I have been told my family would go to h3ll because my Mom and Dad divorced (in the 60's). I have been told, my tribe and all my ancestors would remain in h3ll because they were native indians and heathens. I have been told I would go to h3ll because I have gay friends and am bi-sexual. I have been told I could not be a pastor in 1970 because I was female. I was thrown out of a church because I believed in evolution. My Dad was imprisoned in a Catholic School for native children. I live near a road called Witchduck road which drowned women and children during the pilgrims times.The hate crimes are endless for the enemy.

However, my God had nothing to do with their alleged justified lips. SO I understand religiosity verses spirituality well. Your T is right, your sinister-in-law is too clouded to be a T and needs a case supervisor to remove her own demons first. BIg hugs to you Heather.

 

[Ladyghosthunter]

One thing I do not believe in is judging one because of WHO they are as far as their lifestyle ways. I have gay/bi-sexual friends AND family whom I adore, I have all kinds of races that are great family and friends, I don't criticize one's beliefs when it comes to politics or whatever. We are who we are. I have a STRONG respect for the Native people of the US because we, the white people, took their land and well, I can go into a diatribe on that but that's beside the point.
I know that the church is going to really touch on the subject of demons and ghosting a lot as I don't so much ghost anymore because of my PTSD but the church knows I have special "gifts" that I use for Him and to help others who need me.
If any of you need me, I am here for you.

 

[Recovery4Me]

If any of you need me, I am here for you.

Ditto.