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[Bravebird]

Hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and a domestic violence survivor (psychological, emotional, verbal). I was diagnosed with PTSD last August, and I'm currently doing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a domestic violence counselor. My PTSD symptoms seem to have worsened since the therapy began in May, and I thought it would be a good idea to find a support group.

Thank you for this forum. :)

 

[Chitoshi]

Hi Bravebird!

I started therapy in January, and I found this group only a little while ago. I also felt that my symptoms worsened when I started therapy. I've voiced this to my boyfriend, but for some reason I haven't voiced it to my therapist yet.

Anyways, welcome!!

Glad you are here!

 

[VikVikViktorious]

Welcome!
I've found this forum to be very helpful. Depressing at times, because the reality of my disorder is frightening and the fact that I'm part of an online forum kinda solidifies it.... But living in denial about only creates turmoil and anger within me.
I believe I am really improving my mental state- and I owe a lot of that to the support and answers that I find with some of the amazing people volunteering their time here.

 

[hodge]

Welcome, Bravebird. Yes, therapy is very hard and it is common to have worse symptoms, but I'm so glad you're doing it. The only way out is through :-).

 

[Bravebird]

Hi Bravebird!

I started therapy in January, and I found this group only a little while ago. I also fe...

Hi Chitoshi!

Thanks for the welcome. I spoke with my counselor about my symptoms becoming worse and she said it gets worse before it gets better. I hope she's right! Good luck to both of us!

 

[hodge]

Yep, your counselor is right. Hang in there!

 

[Bravebird]

Welcome!
I've found this forum to be very helpful. Depressing at times, because the reality of m...

Thanks for the welcome Notsurewhoiam. Our disorder is depressing, but I guess facing it is the best thing we could do for ourselves. Good luck!

 

[Bravebird]

Yep, your counselor is right. Hang in there!

Thanks Hodge! I want to give up on it sometimes, but I'm trying to hang in there.

 

[hodge]

I know the feeling. Just remember, the times you really don't want to go to therapy are probably the times you most need to go. (The credit for that insight goes to my hubby.) Not fun, but necessary for our healing.

 

[Bravebird]

I know the feeling. Just remember, the times you really don't want to go to therapy are probably the times...

Yes, and your husband is wise. That is something that I struggle with...I want to cancel every session before I go. But I KNOW that I need to be there. My kids make sure that I don't talk myself out of going.

 

[hodge]

Lol, yeah, he knows how to kick my butt in gear.

 

[hodge]

Aww, good for your kids!