A little bit about me:
I've been emotionally abused and sexually assaulted. Everyone in my immediate family is also a sufferer. My SO is a combat vet with it as well.
I feel like I always have to be strong for everyone else. I can usually hide my symptoms but it's so stressful. I have anxiety and depression too, so they don't help with the stress.
Ironically, this spring I earned my psychology certificate and had done research on PTSD, but I never came to terms with my own problems or the fact that I need help.
My SO has helped a lot just by noticing my symptoms and I was amazed when he helped me get through them. I can't always lean on him for support though when I see him in just as much pain as me. I'm really hoping that this community will be an extra outlet for me so I'm not so isolated. (Side note, my SO is long distance because he's at a base across the country).
From reading just a couple articles so far, I don't feel like I'm going insane anymore.
This was all really hard to type, I didn't think I'd finish, but I'm relieved I started.
Love and hugs to everyone, I look forward to meeting you.
I've been emotionally abused and sexually assaulted. Everyone in my immediate family is also a sufferer. My SO is a combat vet with it as well.
I feel like I always have to be strong for everyone else. I can usually hide my symptoms but it's so stressful. I have anxiety and depression too, so they don't help with the stress.
Ironically, this spring I earned my psychology certificate and had done research on PTSD, but I never came to terms with my own problems or the fact that I need help.
My SO has helped a lot just by noticing my symptoms and I was amazed when he helped me get through them. I can't always lean on him for support though when I see him in just as much pain as me. I'm really hoping that this community will be an extra outlet for me so I'm not so isolated. (Side note, my SO is long distance because he's at a base across the country).
From reading just a couple articles so far, I don't feel like I'm going insane anymore.
This was all really hard to type, I didn't think I'd finish, but I'm relieved I started.
Love and hugs to everyone, I look forward to meeting you.
