What To Never Say To A Ptsd Sufferer

[shatter eyes]

...never say "monster"

Makes me guilty and sad. I am not...or am i?? Yes no yes no... puts me into cycle

 

[Ronin]

Yes no yes no... puts me into cycle

Probably not.

And: Some monsters are good, and do good, where no angels move their fingers.

 

[gealach]

From a therapist, regarding the trauma that caused my ptsd: ''you weren't raped and you didn't die''
From a therapist after describing workplace threats, bullying, and harassment: ''I believe that you believe all this happened''
From a supervisor, regarding bullying while on light duty: ''you asked for this''
From a supervisor, after describing my symptoms and seeking help: ''you are our softest employee... this isn't ptsd''

Slow clap for the asshats of the world, take a bow twataffles

*twatwaffles

 

[katz]

Oh, Katz. I am heartbroken to hear this. No one should ever have to go through something like this. I am...

Thank you for your kind words, Hodge. I appreciate it.

 

[CatInTree]

"Why are you even traumatized by that"

I was run out of another group for my ptsd not being from war or sexual trauma. I still haven't decided how open to be here. I found some posts by people who shared different parts of my story and they were told that it's real trauma, so this forum looks promising.

 

[Fadeaway]

@CatInTree We don't compare traumas here. While it seems like a large majority here have endured sexual abuse, not all have. There are all kinds of trauma here. The source of your trauma doesn't change the fact that you are suffering.

 

[LuckiLee]

I've learned not to say "I know".

 

[Deleted member 487]

"You're a threat to the community because of your PTSD. You need to be controlled."

 

[LuckiLee]

@cactus_jack. That's awful. They need a swift kick in the azz. Sorry they are so misinformed!

 

[BM2A]

At work - it would be better for the organisation if you didnt need any medication. We would feel better if you didnt need it anymore

 

[Fadeaway]

"It's just a nightmare"

No, no it's not just a nightmare. It's memories I can't forget. It's something that brings up a whole lot of other connected events that hurt, so no, it's not just a nightmare. It's something that I wish I could just delete the entire file from my brain. No, I am not safe, because the effects from it won't go away causing eternal havoc in my life and interfere with my ability to keep myself safe because I freeze.

 

[mumstheword]

When presenting with a slashed wrist after sexual abuse as a homeless sixteen year old, by doctor "Go and get a job"
When presenting after 20 years in an abusive relationship at local psych hospital after "going am getting a job" (with abusive musician who impregnated me 7 times)
"GO home and deal with it"
When presenting after leaving the relationship and because it was covert abuse, drugging and gaslighting, utterly shattered, chronically in pain, acutely stressed due to leaving children and so run down was sure I would die soon, at local Emergency "Have you ever heard voices? Yes? Oh well, you might be mildly schizophrenic, but it's ok" seen out to live back on the streets (was couch serfing but too manic to be put up with for very long by friends), unable to sleep, chronic pain, throwing up blood, totally manically beside myself. Oh, but they don't treat stomach issues, I'd have to go see a doctor. Whaa !!!