PTSD an survival how do I do it just want to move on.
For four years I stayed around I dealt with so much abuse things I can’t get out my mind things that make it hard for me to watch certain movies, hear certain sounds. A door shut makes me jump loud voices an screams scare me an a simple hand shake makes me jump he was charged with multiple charges yet he only received 15 months an hear I am feeling like he’ll get to come home an live life be happy an move on but I’m here damaged in this dark place changed forever an constantly having flash backs that lead me into crying an panicking an I just want to be normal I’ve dealt with enough trauma an he just added to it only this time I’m completely broken.
@powerfulSkies3388 🙁 I'm so sorry sweetie 😥 that was heartbreaking to read. Sometimes justice doesn't seem to be served right😥 just one day at a time, it's like learning to walk again, but it will get easier ❤❤ do have a good therapist?? Or are you not ready for that yet? Hugs you tightly ❤ I'm right here for you ❤
@Tinywhisper11 thank you a yes I’ve actually been in therapy for 7 years I just don’t think it’s working honestly.
@powerfulSkies3388 yeah therapy doesn't always help🙁 but you have us here ❤ never be afraid to reach out for help here ❤
@powerfulSkies3388
Skies, reading your post feels very familiar. I can relate to the constant distress of PTSD. The unpredictability and intensity of the flashbacks is indescribable. It's like someone knocking you down from behind, without warning, multiple times a day. The worst part is that there's no escaping from it. The nervous system goes haywire at the slightest reminder. The crying spells, the panic, the flooding of emotions that can't turn off. Life before PTSD seems like a distant memory. The despair sets in and the light goes out. I wish I could take away some of the pain for you. I really do.
I know you said you've been in therapy for six years already, although it hasn't delivered the improvements you'd hoped for. Which therapeutic modalities have you tried thus far? Would you like to go over your strategies for managing PTSD and explore potential options to try out? I would be glad to be a sounding board and to support you. Feel free to message me privately to chat more. You are not alone in this.
@idlemusings thank you I’ve messaged you