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Hello, my name is Jamie. I was recently diagnosed with PTSD, but have been living with it since I was about 2. There are quite of few traumatic things that have occurred in my life. I have spent all my life feeling like no one would ever understand what was going on with me. I convinced myself that this must all be in my head, until one day I wound myself in the hospital. I found out then that I have PTSD. I was always told it was JUST depression and JUST anxiety, like those things aren't difficult to deal with... I want to be able to connect with others that can understand how I feel. Please reach out to me if you can.
 
hi jamie, and welcome!

Unfortunately many of us are misdiagnosed before receiving a correct PTSD diagnosis. But, the good thing is that now that you have the right diagnosis, you can get on the road to healing. (Treatment for "just" depression or "just" anxiety does vary a bit from PTSD treatment!)
 
Welcome to the forum, Jamie. I'm glad you got an appropriate Dx and that you found the forum. I hope this is a valuable resource in your journey.
 
Welcome to the forum. I too have had PTSD all of my life but was diagnosed recently so i can definitely relate. This forum has been helpful for me on my journey though for me it's only just begun and it's so difficult.
 
Welcome to the forum! Lot's of support here.

I've had it since about age 6, not diagnosed until...well, probably my mid-thirties.

You're not alone, you can vent and seek support all you want here.
 
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