Hello... I'm New To Ptsd.

[Megan]

Hello,
My name is not very important. You can call me MK. I'm 24 year old female. I have never really had a friend in my life time and then tragedy struck at college where I just felt like shit. Well, not at that time but my PTSD is prolonged since I have been out of college for 2 years, no friends, no job... Just home w/ my parents.

True my life isn't all that bad because I got to go to Disney every year since 2005 w/ my mom. But these days I just don't have any interests at all. I majored in Film in college and hopefully I can start my own business. I just filmed my cousin's wedding and really progress on the editing because of my symptoms. I just feel like i don't have any creativity and anything I do people don't like. My mom is always tweeking my work.

Anyway, Sometimes I think i don't suffer from PTSD. I dunno. But i do have most symptoms

- insomnia
- blank mind
- no creativity/imagination
- no interests
- always worried...

What gets me thinking I don't have PTSD is that I can't remember the incident all that clearly any more. I know it happened. I know I didn't do it. but i don't recall the details. I used to be able to recall the details. Everything started happening last October.

I also don't think I'm PTSD because of my life. Ever since the bullying started in 5th grade I kind of used my imagination when I was alone, thinking that I was a character from a TV show (in my head, never in reality.) I don't think THAT was normal though. and now i don't do that but then again I can't easily do things I once loved. I used to be able to do my latch hook project w/ no problem. But now I get dizzy and have headaches when i try to think too much on something. I know it sounds funny but it's the truth.

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[cherryblossom]

No one here can diagnose, or even begin to guess whether or not you have PTSD. PTSD and any other mental illness can only by diagnosed by a professional, such as a psychiatrist. I seriously recommend seeing a doctor who can fully assess your mental health.

I seriously doubt that anyone here will answer your poll, because no-one here can diagnose you. While you list a few symptoms of PTSD, there are many others which you don't mention. PTSD is more than just a bunch of symptoms, which is why I suggest seeing a Psychiatrist.

Welcome to the forum though. Perhaps reading through some of the posts, and wiki articles will help you to find ways to deal with your symptoms of insomnia and worry.

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum MK. Sorry to hear that you're having a hard time dealing with the symptoms. Cherryblossom has given sound advice. Many here can relate to your feelings, but like CB mentionned, it takes a mental health specialist to give the diagnosis. Best of luck.