Hi,
I got diagnosed a little over a year ago with complex PTSD after leaving my abusive marriage. Evidently, the molestation when I was 6, the physical abuse from my father, and the domestic violence was a little much.
I really thought I was losing my mind. Once I got out of the marriage and felt a little safer, I was immediatly overcome with reexperiencing the traumas in the relationship. They played like a bad video night and day. I made it 5 days before I went to therapy. I was jumping at every sound, panicked at all times and of course, the small matter of the "videos" playing complete with feelings of disbelief and horror.
I got referred to a therapist who specializes in trauma and began EMDR therapy. It has been a year. I feel like in some ways I have made a lot of progress. I have learned about what triggers me and how to structure experiences. I have times each day where I feel free from many of the symptoms, but I am really worn out on the whole thing.
I take Prazosin (blood pressure medication that helps with dreams) at night so I can sleep. That has made a huge difference. HUGE.
I happened upon this forum while searching "Recovery". I just want this to quit defining my life so much and was wondering, what has helped people the most ?
Shari
I got diagnosed a little over a year ago with complex PTSD after leaving my abusive marriage. Evidently, the molestation when I was 6, the physical abuse from my father, and the domestic violence was a little much.
I really thought I was losing my mind. Once I got out of the marriage and felt a little safer, I was immediatly overcome with reexperiencing the traumas in the relationship. They played like a bad video night and day. I made it 5 days before I went to therapy. I was jumping at every sound, panicked at all times and of course, the small matter of the "videos" playing complete with feelings of disbelief and horror.
I got referred to a therapist who specializes in trauma and began EMDR therapy. It has been a year. I feel like in some ways I have made a lot of progress. I have learned about what triggers me and how to structure experiences. I have times each day where I feel free from many of the symptoms, but I am really worn out on the whole thing.
I take Prazosin (blood pressure medication that helps with dreams) at night so I can sleep. That has made a huge difference. HUGE.
I happened upon this forum while searching "Recovery". I just want this to quit defining my life so much and was wondering, what has helped people the most ?
Shari
