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[broken_one]

Hi. I've recently been diagnosed with PTSD, and it is estimated that I have suffered with it for 24 years. I've seen several therapists but it wasn't until recently that I was diagnosed. I find this upsetting to say the least.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Broken_One,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Getting the initial diagnosis can be upsetting, especially after multiple therapists and different diagnoses. Unfortunately, that seems to have happened to several of us here on the Forum.

This site is a great place for information and support. I hope you find it helpful.
Debbie

 

[broken_one]

Thanks Debbie. I was on a medical forum for years and found some awesome support there, so I thought maybe some peer support for PTSD might do me good.

 

[BigBear]

Hi. I've recently been diagnosed with PTSD, and it is estimated that I have suffered with it for 24 years. I've seen several therapists but it wasn't until recently that I was diagnosed. I find this upsetting to say the least.

If you've suffered with it for 24 years, I'm betting it's not military based. Could be wrong though. My wife suffered through 31 years and a dozen therapists without a reasonable diagnoses. She was feeling like she was just crazy. She felt it was wonderful to actually know that it wasn't her at all. Even today, I think that there are some theripists that don't believe that PTSD exists outside of the military...

Think of it this way, now things can start getting better!

Glad you found us.

Bear

 

[broken_one]

Thanks Bear, you are correct, it is not military-based. And yes having a diagnoses has been a huge HUGE step for me. Unfortunately some people believe that since it's not military-based, I can't possibly suffer from PTSD. I do feel pretty crazy most of the time, but at least now I know why. Thanks again Bear, for reaching out.

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum broken_one. Also glad that you have found this forum to help you through. I got my PTSD being a witness to an awful crime. At least you have finally got the right diagnosis and now you can start finding ressources to get some empowerment.

 

[CraftyCath]

Hey broken_one, I too have had PTSD for over 27 years (although it turns out I've probably had it since childhood - I'm 47). I wasn't diagnosed until about 7 years ago.

Nice to meet you. x

 

[Kim]

I too suffer from PTSD/Complex Trauma. I don't remember a time when I haven't had it as well. I'm now 52 and have just recently been diagnosed. I too went for help many times and was always misdiagnosed before.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[broken_one]

Wow, this forum is so eye-opening. All the things I thought were "crazy me" are PTSD. I twitch, I have nightmares, I cannot sleep without Klonopin. I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. I want to be invisible. I have migraines. The slightest thing startles me. I live on the edge. I drag myself to work (in complete panic) 5 days a week, and by the time I get to the weekend I am so fried, I can't get myself out of bed. I remain in constant fear. I have overwhelming feelings of doom. I no longer cook, we just eat crap. I'm a wreck.

Nice to know I'm not alone, on the one hand. On the other, I'm sorry so many suffer. <3

 

[broken_one]

I'm so out of it I actually ran a red light yesterday. I probably shouldn't be driving . . . fortunately no one was at the intersection.

 

[broken_one]

Last night i had a nightmare about worms coming out of my body, all over, especially my arms. they were like the worms my dogs had as puppies, like spaghetti. I have no clue where the nightmare came from.

 

[Loubylou]

Hiya! I'm new to the forum too. I frequently have this sensation of worms all over me, but when I am awake when I am extremely anxious - I feel them coming out of my eyes and ears and I even get so I want to cut my stomach open to let all the wriggliness out. Isn't it weird? I really feel for you, because its such a strange feeling.