snakedoctor
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Hey everyone,
I wanted to share a bit about myself and say hello. Im a 45 year old male with C-PTSD. I was first diagnosed in 2015 after I was hospitalized on a 72 hour hold because I was having extreme anxiety attacks with what I now know are episodes of dissociation and derealization. I know I was experiencing the symptoms of it much longer before that but can't really pin point a start.
My childhood was very chaotic, abusive and full of abandonment and violence. I grew up around a lot of gangs and physical violence happening around me and lots of drug use happening as well. I personally struggle with other addiction issues also.
A year or so after being diagnosed I started doing EMDR and found a counselor where I used to live that was the best i've ever had. I've been in and out of counseling most of my adult life but this woman was the best. I often describe it as she had a key to locked doors that had been locked for 30 years. Through EMDR I saw symptom reduction from (on a scale of 1-10) about a 9/10 to as low as 1/2.
I moved about 3 years ago to a different state and have been more isolated, as have most because of Covid... but i've been noticing some increasing symptoms. I've gained a ton of weight, more frequent nightmares (although not nearly as much as Pre-EMDR), less sleep, etc.
Been trying to rely on the few friends and relationships I do have (married but no contact with my family) and my faith which has taken a HUGE hit over these last 8 years.
Anyways, that's me for now.... thanks for reading.
I wanted to share a bit about myself and say hello. Im a 45 year old male with C-PTSD. I was first diagnosed in 2015 after I was hospitalized on a 72 hour hold because I was having extreme anxiety attacks with what I now know are episodes of dissociation and derealization. I know I was experiencing the symptoms of it much longer before that but can't really pin point a start.
My childhood was very chaotic, abusive and full of abandonment and violence. I grew up around a lot of gangs and physical violence happening around me and lots of drug use happening as well. I personally struggle with other addiction issues also.
A year or so after being diagnosed I started doing EMDR and found a counselor where I used to live that was the best i've ever had. I've been in and out of counseling most of my adult life but this woman was the best. I often describe it as she had a key to locked doors that had been locked for 30 years. Through EMDR I saw symptom reduction from (on a scale of 1-10) about a 9/10 to as low as 1/2.
I moved about 3 years ago to a different state and have been more isolated, as have most because of Covid... but i've been noticing some increasing symptoms. I've gained a ton of weight, more frequent nightmares (although not nearly as much as Pre-EMDR), less sleep, etc.
Been trying to rely on the few friends and relationships I do have (married but no contact with my family) and my faith which has taken a HUGE hit over these last 8 years.
Anyways, that's me for now.... thanks for reading.
