When Will The Cloud End?

[chameleon]

I've been told by my therapist and members of this forum that I could be in the first stages of PTSD. This stage involves a "cloud" or "fog" that I simply can't seem to shake. I have very few memories of what happened still and have no feeling of identity.

So, as the title states, when does the "cloud" which is also the first stages of PTSD, end? Do most people recover memories eventually? How long does it typically take before the fog drops?

Sorry for all the questions, but I really feel I have exhausted all the readily available sources I can find elsewhere on the internet. Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Chameleon,

I have never heard of stages of PTSD, but I have heard about degrees of severity. You should ask your therapist as he/she should be able to better explain what they meant.

Many people here have different issues with memory and identity, and that seems to tie in with the severity of the trauma in many cases. Healing is very individual and the length of time depends upon the resources available and how hard the sufferer works.

There is a lot of information here in the form of Wiki pages and articles that can shed some more light on your questions. Also, search individual threads and your will get a lot out of the members individual experiences.

Debbie