PTSD from being abused as child and now younger sister dies, help?

[Ian1]

Hi, there world.

I wonder if anyone can help me, I was diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago after being abused for many years as a child. Years of therapy and tablets didn't help the symptoms but prescription medical marijuana, I now receive, helps greatly. BUT my younger sister suddenly died in August last year and although my closed off space from the world felt good for a while, today I feel all my PTSD symptoms striking me and where they can when I go outdoors and often indoors... It feels like my abuse is coming back to haunt me daily. Also, a new friend of mine revealed he was abused as a child and has PTSD and when and after we meet I also feel suffer. Any words for help or understanding. THANKYOU, thinking of you all too

 

[blackemerald1]

Hello Ian1 I am sorry for your bereavement.

Years of therapy and tablets didn't help the symptoms

Ptsd symptoms can be cyclic or set off by a particular set of circumstances such as the death of your sister and perhaps your friends trauma too.

How long ago did you cease therapy and mainstream meds? There may be some newer ideas and meds that you could explore?

 

[Friday]

This >>> The ptsd cup explanation <<< can help explain why stress & stressors (like the death of your sister) increase symptoms a ton with PTSD, as well as a few other things. Only a partial answer, of course, but a good place to start.

 

[sunisstillshining]

Hi, there world.

I wonder if anyone can help me, I was diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago after being abused for many years as a child. Years of therapy and tablets didn't help the symptoms but prescription medical marijuana, I now receive, helps greatly. BUT my younger sister suddenly died in August last year and although my closed off space from the world felt good for a while, today I feel all my PTSD symptoms striking me and where they can when I go outdoors and often indoors... It feels like my abuse is coming back to haunt me daily. Also, a new friend of mine revealed he was abused as a child and has PTSD and when and after we meet I also feel suffer. Any words for help or understanding. THANKYOU, thinking of you all too

I would encourage you to revisit your physician and/or a licensed counselor. Sometimes it comes as a surprise the things that can be triggering. It is frustrating when things that worked in the past no longer seem like enough. Who knows, maybe a grief counselor would be able to help you where a therapist was not able to in the past. Might be worth a try? So sorry for the loss of your younger sister. Maybe some of these resources on grief would be helpful in sorting through the way that you are feeling?
A Guiding Light Through The Grief | A Listly List

 

[ChildofGod]

I want to say that I think you are very brave, Ian. Sometimes it feels like we are totally unsafe, even if we are safe. Even if our abuser dies, it can still be terrifying as if they were alive. Practice good self care right now and know that we are here for you. Welcome and I am happy to offer any support and insight I have. Do you have a favorite funny movie to watch? Sometimes I watch my favorite funny shows or comedians on youtube and it helps to laugh. (sometimes or as much as possible)