Sufferer Mom (of Preschooler) With Domestic Violence Related Ptsd

[Stevie]

Hi everyone,

It's taken me awhile to gather the courage to write this introduction, but I'm glad I'm here now.

I was diagnosed with PTSD from a 3 year abusive relationship and since then have suffered other traumas, namely excessive force by police officers when I was 9 months pregnant.

My PTSD manifests itself primarily in the form of severe outburts of rage, panic attacks, hypervigilance, paranoia and aderol substance abuse.

I'm very lucky to have a good man in my life now -my daughter's father - who cares enough to encourage me to heal.

Today I find myself on the other side of a recent crisis in which I thought I had lost everything, my family included. They truly make me want to be a better person. When I scare my daughter it breaks my heart. So I'm here and I'm trying.

I'm currently on for Propanolol 80 milligrams twice a day and I am looking for a new therapist.

Thanks for reading this.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Stevie and welcome to the forum.

Well done on introducing yourself, I know it isn't easy.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Stevie,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

This site has a lot of information about managing symptoms. I hope you find the information here and the support from the other members beneficial as you work on healing.

Wishing you the best.

Debbie

 

[Toria]

Hello Stevie and welcome - family are a great reason to try and figure things out. I am sure that you will find the help and support you need here.

 

[safenow]

Hi Stevie. Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Lots of good information and great, supportive people here.

Check out the PTSD Cup in the wiki threads on the home page.

 

[Stevie]

Thank you all for the welcome.