Sufferer Ptsd From Being Held Hostage

[pinkbraclets]

I'm here alone and tired. MY son and I were held hostage 5 years ago. MY son was an infant and is unaffected, but it is getting harder for me to function. I have recently started going to a therapist again but am currently un-medicated. I'm in a pretty dark place and just looking for support.

Katie

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Katie and welcome to the forum.

I'm pleased you are starting to see a therapist. Also I hope that this forum will help you as well as there is both wonderful support and information.

am currently un-medicated

If your therapist recommends meds my advice would be to treat them as another coping tool. I do and it does help.

 

[Springer80]

Hi Katie,

Welcome to the forum...:hug:

 

[safenow]

Hi Katie,

Welcome to the PTSD forum. You will find some really nice, supportive people here. There is also great information here as well. I know how scary it is to be held hostage. Bless your heart. I'm so glad you are going to be seeing a therapist.

One thing that can help you right away is breathing. Take some good deep, slow cleansing breathes. Hold it a couple of seconds, then release it completely out of your mouth. Do this several times and it will hep you stay calm.

Keep talking and coming from time to time. Look around. Make yourself at home. If you have any questions, just let us know.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum Katie. :)

 

[Pinkcake]

Welcome Katie. I hope that you can begin to manage your PTSD from your terrifying experience. Medication doesn't have to be permanent. I hope if it is suggested that you get on medication that you follow through.

 

[pinkbraclets]

Thanks everyone.

Meds have not been suggested but the T I'm seeing is a student. I've been in a dark place for a long time but I'm trying to dig out. I was seeing a regular T and was on some meds a couple years back but my funding stopped. This is the most non family support I've ever gotten, an its only been 1 post.

Thank you.

Katie

 

[intothelight]

Hi Katie,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

I hope that you find the information and support here helpful as you work on healing.

Debbie