Sufferer Hello There - PTSD, Social Anxiety, & Anorexia - Confused By Disassociation

[Jessica_]

Hi,

I'm new here, so I thought that I might introduce myself. ?
I'm not sure if I belong here, because I feel like I'm the problem and not what happened to me. I'm 25 years old, living in the Netherlands. I'm currently diagnosed with ptsd and social anxiety. I suffered from anorexia in the past and although I'm doing much better now, it's still part of my daily life. I recently found out that I'm dissociating quite a lot. Not severe, but it confuses me.

Jessica

 

[littleoc]

While it’s not rare to think that the problem is you, I promise it isn’t you. :hug:

Glad you’re here!

 

[Wendell_R]

Not severe, but it confuses me.

I have this, too! Welcome to the forum! I hope you find support and acceptance here.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome! :hug:

 

[Missycat]

Welcome to the forum. Dont worry you wont be judged here.
Yea, dissociation is a bitch. If you look through the forums list you will find loads of posts about dissociation which you may find helpful and remove some of the confusion.
I wish you all the best on your healing journey.

 

[somerandomguy]

Welcome Jessica. I'm sorry you have to be here. But I'm glad that you've found us.

 

[LuckiLee]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[Gentleman James]

Welcome @Jessica_ , you are not the problem, the trauma you have suffered / witnessed is the problem. I am also new here, as I have had to admit to myself that I simply cannot heal on my own and that I need to deal with my trauma's.

From what I have read these past few weeks before registering, I have concluded that it matters not the level of trauma, we all suffer with the same thing (ptsd)

James

 

[Jessica_]

Thank you. ?

 

[Deleted member 48076]

Welcome to the forum! Look forward to hearing more from you :)

 

[Jessica_]

Thanks. :)

 

[pam4him]

Welcome, Jessica! And, yes, you belong here. To have ptsd, something traumatic caused it, not you. Traumatic simply means emotionally disturbing or distressing. The degrees of that vary widely from person to person as we have different experiences, coping mechanisms, upbringing, etc. that help, or don't, to process the trauma. I hope you are engaged in a treatment plan to guide you through this difficult time. If not please consider seeking out medical &/or psychological help. It can make the journey a little easier. Prayers for wisdom, peace and strength.