When Have You Been Diagnosed With Ptsd?

[Me Myself and I]

I've been diagnosed with PTSD 2 years ago! Q

 

[DharmaGirl]

It was 1 year and 2 months. But I've had it most of my life, I just compensated with eating and work.

 

[timid_flower]

I was diagnosed 1 year and 3 months ago.

 

[JustBe]

Initially in 2000, but more recently I was told that I've most likely suffered from PTSD since the 70's.

 

[aka]

12-13 years ago, approximately age 11-12. I defiantly had it much earlier in my life than this.

 

[bohemianred]

Officiallly, May of 2011...however I am certain it's been since '83 following a car accident at the age of 9.

This makes me curious how often it is not recognized in early stages?

 

[Shellbell]

I've had PTS, plus dissociation issues & chronic insomnia for the last 20 years since my worst trauma.

PTSD kicked in around Jan 2012, leading to a near complete breakdown by Aug 2012.

Officially diagnosed with severe PTSD with delayed onset and MDD Aug 2012.

 

[TLight]

Had it almost 20 years for sure after a complete breakdown. Diagnosed officially I think 15 years ago.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I was diagnoses in 1985. And it has been a rollercoaster ride since then. I wasted so many years trying to get people to understand me. All of them turned out to be empty wells. I am grateful for the forum and all of the people here. It has sure helped me out so much. I feel so much better being here. I see so much of what I do is normal.

 

[Ayasha]

I was officially diagnosed with prolonged PTSD in September 2011...I think it was September at least. As I've been working with my T, I believe I've shown symptoms of PTSD since I was 4, but it got really bad when I remembered/realized why I had developed it. I could, of course, be wrong but it does explain a few behaviors I've had most of my life.

 

[Britt.f7]

Diagnosed about 20 years ago.

 

[saffy]

I have not be diagnosed officially, but I am not stupid either, my life all points to this direction and it is the only answer I have found after 30 years of searching, it makes sense now.

Best wishes
Saffy :)