Hi everyone,
I’m someone living with Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), after going through over ten years of school bullying and relationship trauma. I grew up in a small city, and from elementary school to high school I was stuck in the same environment with the same people, so the bullying never really stopped. Neither school, family, nor society gave me any support. what's more, I also went through multiple betrayals and deceptions in relationships.
Because of PTSD and depression, I had to drop out of university and became socially isolated. For the past seven years I’ve had almost no social life, and financial difficulties have kept me from accessing proper treatment or going back to school. Right now I mainly rely on free online resources to try to heal myself. Still, I often struggle with shame, self-blame, distrust of others, and a sense of helplessness. These have cost me many friendships, potential friendships, and even two possible close relationships. During my most recent PTSD episode, I even paused contact with my two pen pals.
I’m here hoping to find some understanding and support. I’d also like to hear how others have dealt with similar experiences, and if you have any self-healing tips to share. Thank you so much. I’d also be glad to listen to your stories.
I hope each of you can be wrapped in love and acceptance.
I’m someone living with Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), after going through over ten years of school bullying and relationship trauma. I grew up in a small city, and from elementary school to high school I was stuck in the same environment with the same people, so the bullying never really stopped. Neither school, family, nor society gave me any support. what's more, I also went through multiple betrayals and deceptions in relationships.
Because of PTSD and depression, I had to drop out of university and became socially isolated. For the past seven years I’ve had almost no social life, and financial difficulties have kept me from accessing proper treatment or going back to school. Right now I mainly rely on free online resources to try to heal myself. Still, I often struggle with shame, self-blame, distrust of others, and a sense of helplessness. These have cost me many friendships, potential friendships, and even two possible close relationships. During my most recent PTSD episode, I even paused contact with my two pen pals.
I’m here hoping to find some understanding and support. I’d also like to hear how others have dealt with similar experiences, and if you have any self-healing tips to share. Thank you so much. I’d also be glad to listen to your stories.
I hope each of you can be wrapped in love and acceptance.
. I have a history of complex trauma, depression and anxiety. Now living on the whole a much improved and healthy life.
