Hello all, I signed up for this site a month or two ago, but I am not comfortable with a lot of self disclosure, especially on the internet because of trust issues. That said, I did finally want to make my presence known. I am 48 years old, and I have been told by my counselor that I initially presented with PTSD when I was a child, and that is due to some abuse and neglect that I experienced. I do have to take her word for it because I have no real feelings about the stuff I do remember. I am sure that was a survival/coping thing. But I do know that I have had anxiety and depression since at least fourth grade (I do remember that).
Anyway, since then I experienced a profoundly traumatic event in my early thirties regarding a misdiagnosis of a medical condition and the subsequent disasters that ensued over a three-four year period. I am not comfortable sharing details at this time because it causes anxiety, panic, etc. But I will say that it doesn't take much for me to be triggered during a doctor's visit, especially if I have never seen them before AND if they are dismissive of any of my concerns.
Right now I am going to therapy to receive EMDR. I am a little skeptical at this time but am willing to give it a go. Glad that this site exists so that I know that I am not alone, as I have no group support in the area I live, and what I know about PTSD is that sufferers don't typically travel in herds, for obvious reasons.
Thanks for listening everyone.
Anyway, since then I experienced a profoundly traumatic event in my early thirties regarding a misdiagnosis of a medical condition and the subsequent disasters that ensued over a three-four year period. I am not comfortable sharing details at this time because it causes anxiety, panic, etc. But I will say that it doesn't take much for me to be triggered during a doctor's visit, especially if I have never seen them before AND if they are dismissive of any of my concerns.
Right now I am going to therapy to receive EMDR. I am a little skeptical at this time but am willing to give it a go. Glad that this site exists so that I know that I am not alone, as I have no group support in the area I live, and what I know about PTSD is that sufferers don't typically travel in herds, for obvious reasons.
Thanks for listening everyone.
