What Did You Lose In Your Life Because Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

[amethist]

Hi romeo88_88

The easiest and best way to find out how others have been effected by all things connected to PTSD, is to read through the different sections of the forum. This way member will not feel as if you are asking questions for anything else other than to learn. We do sometimes have students and therapists who ask too many questions, in the wrong manner, none of us likes to be questioned like guinea pigs in a laboratory.

Trust is a big issue for many people on here, to earn that takes time.

I hope this helps you understand why answers to you questions have been a bit thin on the ground.

Amethist

 

[NIKI]

People here telling they lost dignity because of post traumatic stress disorder, another person saying he lost trust on himself, and lost his self esteem, share with me in what situation make you lost the dignity, trust on yourself, and feeling low self esteem. What happen in your life that day...

I really think that last question was more of a seeking entertainment type question and it made me sorry that I answered your first question because that was very painful for me to reveal. NIKI

 

[Franca]

I lost my house, my car, my marriage, my friends, my career, my dignity, my self-respect, my trust of others, I don't even trust myself or my own body. What else have I lost... ummm... my financial security and independence (I guess that falls under career), I lost my peace of mind and my ability to feel secure and safe in the world. I lost my ability to be me because I'm just a shell of who I used to be and who I could be if it weren't for what c-ptsd has reduced me to.

 

[PTSDT]

I checked my privacy for my profile and found I needed to reset my privacy to members only because that is what makes me feel safe. I feel anxious about anyone trying to get specific information in a way that makes me feel unsafe.

 

[cusco01810]

I lost relatives as they don't understand me.

 

[goingonhope]

I've lost nearly everything and can continue to lose so much because of it. But, I've learned that I am stronger then I think I am, and have learned lots more.

Let me clarify. I don't believe it's so much because of my Ptsd that I've lost so much, but rather because of my Ptsd, along with chronic previous lack of available supports and treatment.

The abuses and neglect of me all compiled, kind of has designed for me a routinely reinforced cage and attempts to trap me inside for this lifetime. Once I create huge damage to the cage and am on my way out it's as if some weirdo guard / stranger approaches out of nowhere and for whatever reason decides to reinforce and strengthen the cage. .....This time is was good ol' D, Why Thanks D, what was I ever thinking? ....Thanks for the reinforcements.

 

[ASterling]

I wasn't innocent, but I didn't feel people were totally evil, or that there was total evil in the world. Now I do. I lost my peace of mind. It cost me health. Today I logged back on after a long time because I suffered symptoms yesterday, after a long time of healing. These hit me by surprise and were uncontrollable for a short period. Take care everyone. Thank you for being here.

 

[intothelight]

I care not to focus on what I have lost, but what I have gained.

 

[lonetree]

There are many things that have been lost in my life due to my wife's PTSD. There are many things that will not be realized due to the same. However!!!! There are many things I've been made aware of about myself and others. Many things I now have to look forward too that I would never have if not for my wife's PTSD. I love the end of the day when I ask and she has had a good day. I love when she tells me she is looking forward to an event. I love just to see the sparkle in her eye when she feel good and knows it. Even the lucky cant tell that they have it good until its gone.

 

[LikeCharlotte]

I've lost an education that was hard earned beacuse I isolated. I've lost countless people and jobs. I've lost possesions from destrying them or running away from them. I've lost home after home. I've lost time and memories both good ad bad. I've lost the respect of other people who just do not understand. I've lost my pride and strength time and time again. I lost the ability to be loved. Although, from another perspective I had to have these things to lose them and that means I can have them again. In some cases I do. I don't mind. I know I am more grateful and feel happier than som many other people when things go well. I would trade all those things any day for the good moments.

 

[Marlene]

I lost a whole lot of myself. I'm getting it back...changed, but back. Still working on how I feel about that. I also lost my family of origin. It was necessary to my survival but hurt just the same. PSTD has felt like a war of attrition to me.

Lisa

 

[Perdido]

Well, I lost my entire life. That person, two decades ago, is dead. As art therapy, I recently sketched my tombstone, dated the day my life as I knew it ended abruptly. I certainly lost a friend and a way of life that had little to worry about. I definitely lost my innocence. And I also lost my naivete, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.