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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DK1" data-source="post: 1468672">So am I correct in reading that PTSD is only diagnosed for sexual abuse or life and death incidents? What about unexpected loss of a large amt of money in short time when thinking I had made a good decision? Lost entire family inheritance $2m – I was/am middle class and never had that kind of money. Blessed and saved by God/Jesus I know – that keeps me going. Lost $1.8m in a weeks time and thought it was all my fault so did nothing at the time. Found out years later after Statute of Limitations (see Wikipedia Callandra) he was cited by SEC for scalping – talking up investments and then his friends would sell and price plummet. I had financial acquaintance and pastor on 3way phone call with me but couldnt push button until it was all lost. Next was scammed by a good talker who said he could trade options for me. He didnt have a clue and I got a margin call and lost rest of inheritance – to total all $2m within the year. My current symptoms are very similar to those described above – re inability to make decisions – current psycologist says OCD but no actual tests. Most recently, I have been unable to make other major decisions even though I do extensive research – e.g. currently I have 2 open insurance claims on house due to water damage and can’t decide on contractors – living with torn out walls and gutted bathroom/bedroom for 15 months. Have pretty much lost/alienated all friends and relatives. Coudn’t keep a “simple” job because of anger, pace and panick anxiety (before all this I had successful non-combat 21 year career in military). My major decisionmaking ability is shot and minor decisions are sometimes difficult – and no one wants to help because frustrated with me. No family support. Does this sound like PTSD to anyone? Can’t sleep more than 4 hrs at time, wake with severe anxiety, have withdrawn because hurt by rejection of friends, no interest in play like I used to. Circling and over thinking, panick, loss of appetite, and no solutions or decisions. Tried SSRIs a number of years ago but felt like a zombie. Now just on xanax as needed but decisionmaking problem remains unsolved and seems like getting worse.</blockquote>

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