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[On The Mend]

Hi all,
Been fighting PTSD for just over a year now, not sure I'll ever be completely clear of it.
Halloween '13 I was on duty as a prison officer when I had boiling water laced with sugar thrown into my face by a prisoner who I had no previous dealings with.
I was lucky not to have been blinded in my left eye and had burns to my face and scalp. The smell of my own flesh melting hasn't left me since.
I have had EMDR therapy which was hard but very helpful and very powerful.
Now at a stage where some occasional days are o.k. Most days however are a fight against my symptoms.
Spend most days hiding my feelings and thoughts and putting on a smiley face for everyone.

 

[Deleted member 20280]

@On The Mend Firstly a very Warm UK :hug: and welcome to the forum. I spent 6 years in the Private Sector HMP back in the last 90,s. Please feel free to PM me any time for a chat or for any help I may be able to Offer

Laurie

 

[Justmehere]

Welcome to the forum @On The Mend. That's awful what you have been through! I'm glad you are here. :hug:

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

Welcome and I'm so sorry for what you've been through , it sounds horrific. Well done for posting here because you'll definately get the support you need, EMDR is great but very painful and horrible to relive. I totally get the everyday smile you have to put on even on days when you hate everyone feel angry and resentful and want to run away or even curl up and die, but unfortunately it's All part of trauma. I sincerely hope you feel better and gain the confidence to fight these horrible emotions x good luck , in my prayers

 

[Nighthawk]

Welcom:)

 

[RussH]

Welcome to the forum @On The Mend. It is good to have you join us, and I trust you will make many good friends here.