Sufferer Hi, i have cptsd from sexual abuse, physical abuse, and attempted murder

[unbrokenn]

I'm not even that old and a lot has happened to me lol
I'm in high school and it's so hard to be around the people who did these things to me. Like I have panic attacks and meltdowns everyday. I attempted suicide and wound up in the hospital.
Just curious, anyone have any suggestions as to how to cope? Right now not much is working....

 

[EveHarrington]

Did your family do these things to you?

Welcome to the forum. :hug:

 

[unbrokenn]

Hey EveHarrington!

No, they did not. It was close friends. My family is very supportive and loving. ^~^

 

[Justmehere]

Welcome to the forums! Are you working with a counselor?

On developing ways to cope and not meltdown as much, I'd suggest looking into ACT or DBT workbooks as a great self help tool, or googling the forum for grounding skills. This is also a great thread: Grounding Techniques : Group Effort Article

 

[LoveTea]

Welcome to the forum! I am a junior in college, and had PTSD throughout high school. I am glad you have a supportive family and that you are reaching out. It takes time to build the skills to get stronger and cope without the frequent meltdowns. I totally suggest looking at the grounding techniques to try some out to see what works for you!

Here are my personal faves: having a small bottle of a smell that you like/find comforting (I like vanilla extract). I also tend to like having a small weighted mat (along the lines of a weighted blanket but small and portable) and weight is oddly comforting.

 

[unbrokenn]

Welcome to the forum! I am a junior in college, and had PTSD throughout high school. I am glad you have...

That sounds like a great idea!!! I'll definitely try that. I already have a diffuser in my room but I barely use it lol. Thank you for your suggestions

Welcome to the forums! Are you working with a counselor?

On developing ways to cope and not meltdo...

I am working with a counselor. I'll take a look into those self help tools, thanks a lot for your suggestion! I think it'll help me figure out what works for me.

 

[littleoc]

Hey EveHarrington!

No, they did not. It was close friends. My family is very supportive and loving....

So glad you have a supportive family :)

 

[Vee]

Welcome to the forum! :hug: