Hi, I'm new. I had my first emotional flashback at 21 but went through phases where I didn't suffer with CPTSD symptoms consistently. In fact it took me until the last few years to acknowledge I had CPTSD, my husband identified I was experiencing was flashbacks years ago, but they started out as emotional flashbacks and I didn't know what they were, and didn't want to accept it. I am to the point where I am withdrawing and feel like I am running out of options to try and manage social situations and I am becoming agoraphobic. I don't really want to blame myself, I know I am exhausted from the hyper vigilance.
I have recently been through two sessions of trauma therapy. I tried Zoloft but couldn't bring myself to make it through the adjustment phase, I am scared of meds.
Now my flashbacks are becoming visual flashbacks, where I see everything and feel like I am there. And I am starting to suffer with nightmares. But because my disorder is from childhood abuse from caregivers, my triggers are random.
Well that is the rundown! I should have joined on a day that I felt better and then maybe I could be a bit more positive in my intro. Thanks.
I have recently been through two sessions of trauma therapy. I tried Zoloft but couldn't bring myself to make it through the adjustment phase, I am scared of meds.
Now my flashbacks are becoming visual flashbacks, where I see everything and feel like I am there. And I am starting to suffer with nightmares. But because my disorder is from childhood abuse from caregivers, my triggers are random.
Well that is the rundown! I should have joined on a day that I felt better and then maybe I could be a bit more positive in my intro. Thanks.
