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Sufferer Self Inflicted Trauma.

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Bubinga

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I'm not sure where to begin here.. I'm 100% uncomfortable telling anybody what happened to me in exact detail, because I've never heard of it happening to anyone before. I joined this forum see if there are people who have done things they had no perception of, and then regretted it deeply.

When I was 10/11 years old, I stumbled upon some sick pornography sites. Extremely graphic, vomit inducing stuff. This was all completely by accident. Since I had no real idea of what "normal" sexuality was...I took this stuff seriously, and curiously, tried to recreate some of the things I saw. When reality faced me and I learned that these things were certainly not normal, and for the most part extremely unsanitary, I lost my mind. Outside of the horrific images I have to deal with every now and again, the hardest part for me has been trying to live among the rest of society. I feel like a walking plague because of things I did in the past.

The only peace I get is knowing that it wasn't completely my fault. Like I said, these ideals were implanted in me at an early and vulnerable age. I also get a feeling of relief knowing that I'm going to eventually die along with these memories. Taking my secrets to the grave;) The only reason I haven't committed suicide is due to my small, but loving and supportive family. They are aware of my social anxiety and rough upbringing, but have absolutely no idea about my PTSD. It hurts me when they give me a tough time for something, as any outlandish behavior in my life usually stems from this.

I have much more to tell(OCD/social anxiety/rough home life,waning future, ect ect ect ect....), but I will save it for later! Writing about these things in a public space gives me a huge amount of relief alone. I'm sorry if my story confuses or disturbs anybody who reads it. Thank you.
 
Hi Bubinga,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. There are so many things that can hurt a child, and in the wrong family environment turn something bad, into something worse. You didn't mention whether or not you were seeking therapy, but with therapy, information, and support, you can learn to heal and manage PTSD.

You've taken a big step by posting your introlduction. May you find healing and paeace.

Debbie
 
Thanks. I'm not in therapy because I'm still not 100% comfortable talking about it yet. Writing it out here was actually very tough for me.

I feel that if I read and post here a little, I can open up more, and eventually seek out a professional.

Another issue I have is doubt in therapy. I'm aware that it works wonders for many people, but my problem seems to be very abnormal, and I'm afraid I won't get anything out of it.
 
Welcome to the forum, Bubzinga. May you find comfort, friendship, and hope here.

Keep reading, especially the diaries. You'll find many who share your story.

It doesn't matter how far we travelled or what we drove to get here, we're still all the same distance from the ditch, now.

:>
 
Welcome to the forum...

Finding the right therapist is a challenge for most, but I'm confident that you'll be able to find one who is a right fit for you. Yes, your situation may be a little bit more rare, but that doesn't mean you're beyond the scope of help. I commend you for posting here, as it's a step in the right direction!
 
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