Undiagnosed I Think I Might Have Ptsd

[joeylittle]

As folks have said, we can't diagnose you. But, what matters more than your symptom set (because those can really overlap across disorders) is whether your trauma fits within the critera for PTSD. There are other stress disorders, and other types as well. This article [url="https://www.myptsd.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/137/[/URL]"] PTSD, explained does a great job of laying it out.

The current diagnostic criteria states that you must have:

A. Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in one (or more) of the following ways:

1. Directly experiencing the traumatic event(s),
2. Witnessing, in person, the event(s) as it occurred to others,
3. Learning that the traumatic event(s) occurred to a close family member or close friend. In cases of actual or threatened death of a family member or friend, the event(s) must have been violent and accidental.
4. Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic event(s) (e.g., first responders collecting human remains; police officers repeatedly exposed to details of child abuse).

Note: Criterion A4 does not apply to exposure to electronic media, television, movies, or pictures, unless the exposure is work related.

I know you've said that you don't want to write about it, which is fine - and you don't even need to respond to this here, in this thread. But a qualified professional can help you piece out whether you've minimized your trauma and you do, in fact, potentially have PTSD; or, whether you have something else going on.[/URL]

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome! :)

There are a number of different types of therapies that are successful in helping one overcome trauma. Just an FYI in case EMDR isn't feasible at this time for you. (That is, not all is lost; there are a number of healing paths.)

 

[intothelight]

@Styl Welcome! :)

Personally, I believe that in order to fix something, you have to know specifically what the problem is. If possible get a professional diagnosis, as there are so many things that have overlapping symptoms.

 

[Mammasalt]

I have had very little sleep so forgive me but it seems your still living with he cause of your trauma. I'm interpreting it as if your still living with like the person who sexually assaulted you for example. So I mean if your still living with them your still been traumatised. If that makes any scene.

 

[Styl]

I have had very little sleep so forgive me but it seems your still living with he cause of your trauma...

I understood what you mean :) I think you're right too... I get emotional flashbacks everyday. I am still being 'traumatised,' in that sense.... I think the only way I can 'recover' is if I leave home...

P.S thanks to everyone else who replied... I am going to talk to my psychologist about the diagnosis as soon as she's back.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welcome to the forums :hug:

I hope this place helps you and that it goes well with a psychologist/psychiatrist :)