I was diagnosed with severe complex PTSD about 12 years ago, and still see my psychologist on a regular basis. As all others members know, this condition is horrendous. Not only difficult for the individual to live with, it has the capacity to reek havoc in the lives of family and loved ones. It is such a sad and lonely place of huge suffering. However, I am writing to offer hope to your readers from my story. My condition originally cost me my job, many friends, damaged my family, and also cost us hugely financially, as we had to move away from the outer Melbourne area we were living in, and sell property at a virtual give away price.
I commenced treatment with my psychologist, committed myself to his treatment, and began the long hard road toward getting "fixed". And I am. I am convinced I am now as mentally well, if not better, than a lot of so called mentally well people I have come across. During the 12 years, I have grown enormously. I have repaired my relationship with my children , love my unfailingly supportive husband more than ever, have studied extensively, which has led to a new career change that I thoroughly enjoy, have met new friends that accept me as I am, and more. I believe this all came about because of my fotunate capacity to never give up, and my refusal to sacrifice my mental health to my abusers. Granted, I have a capacity to trust, despite shocking trauma, and this made a huge difference to my ability to engage as necessary with my therapist. I see him now still, but we are beginning to wind down his treatment. So I urge you-please don't give up on being cured. I know you can be. And your new life can be richer than you ever dreamed!
I commenced treatment with my psychologist, committed myself to his treatment, and began the long hard road toward getting "fixed". And I am. I am convinced I am now as mentally well, if not better, than a lot of so called mentally well people I have come across. During the 12 years, I have grown enormously. I have repaired my relationship with my children , love my unfailingly supportive husband more than ever, have studied extensively, which has led to a new career change that I thoroughly enjoy, have met new friends that accept me as I am, and more. I believe this all came about because of my fotunate capacity to never give up, and my refusal to sacrifice my mental health to my abusers. Granted, I have a capacity to trust, despite shocking trauma, and this made a huge difference to my ability to engage as necessary with my therapist. I see him now still, but we are beginning to wind down his treatment. So I urge you-please don't give up on being cured. I know you can be. And your new life can be richer than you ever dreamed!
