Sufferer Hi There.

[squireparty]

Just wanted to say I'm new here too, and welcome. I'm finding things very calm and peaceful here so far and there is much that is posted here that I can relate to.

In my case I was in a way glad to be diagnosed because it was like - Ok, there is a reason my life is like this and why I am like this - and it has a name! And then I continued to ignore it and kept soldiering on until I couldn't do that any more. Why did I do that - CRAZY!!!! I should have not kept going on and making this worse.

At any rate, we're all here, doing what we can, and I wish you the best on this journey.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome back to the forum. :)

 

[Johnny1975]

timid_flower, post: 495927, member: 18037"

I know what you mean, it is validating to get an official diagnosis.

It sure is, looking back, I can see how damaging it was to get a diagnosis of "anxiety". Unreal, the less I say about my last shrink the better. I told my new shrink that a diagnosis of anxiety for me was about as appropriate as giving a major car crash victim a similar diagnosis.

Anxiety is an effect of PTSD, one of many, just like the car crash victim would also be suffering from anxiety.

I feel very bitter towards him, hopefully I can let go in time.
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[Johnny1975]

I would closely monitor any reactions you have, whether it's triggers or side effects (I know can be hard to tell at times) to have adjustments made, whether the dosage strength or different one altogether.

Thanks for the advice Sailorgal. It will be the first time I've ever took meds. The new shrink has talked about "finding the right one and changing dosages", so it seems like he's saying the right things.

 

[Johnny1975]

Just wanted to say I'm new here too, and welcome.

Thankyou for the welcome SquireParty. Good to here that its a nice forum. :)
All the best to you too. :)

 

[Johnny1975]

Welcome back to the forum. :)

Thankyou Ayesha. :)

 

[timid_flower]

Getting a diagnosis can be a very strange process. I remember when I got mine, I felt validated. On the other hand, I was in a bit of denial. Hearing the name PTSD for my symptoms made me feel more damaged. I resisted for a while. Thankfully I had a good doctor.

I'm scared of taking meds

Medication can be very scary. I agree with sailorgal, closely monitor any reactions. Talk to your doctor about how you feel and don't be afraid to ask questions.

When I first started taking meds, I would write daily notes on how I was feeling. I would take them with me to my doctor visits. I'm usually not that diligent, but I was really scared of possible side effects.

Best wishes.

 

[Phenioxrising]

Welcome to the fourm Johnny,
Hope we can make you feel safer to share your story.
Also to help you find your path.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Johnny and welcome back to the forum.

 

[Johnny1975]

Thankyou everyone.

Sorry Moderators for my poor grammer and quotation mistakes.

Timid_Flower - Thanks for your reply. I think i'm going to post a question about Medication to see what people in general think of it, and to ask if its helped them cope with PTSD.

 

[Pinkcake]

Welcome back Johnny. I get the fear of medications. I lived with an addict for a while and my father was an alcoholic so I've seen what drugs can do to someone who becomes addicted. That's MY fear. I know it probably isn't yours, but it helps me relate to the fear of medication.

I hope that, with your now correct diagnosis, that you are able to start healing.

 

[a3a2]

Welcome to the forum, Johnny. I, too, am an abuse survivor. And I, too, felt validated by my diagnosis (and more than a little angry). Glad you have found yourself a good shrink and are taking the huge steps toward healing. I have gotten so much healing from therapy, and the meds have helped as well. I wish you the best on your healing journey.