I was diagnosed in 97 with PTSD by a LPC. I remained in therapy with her for two years, and had to move from the city. My wondering is will I have PTSD all my life. Are there others on this site that I can talk to about this? I was told that I am in my 40's diagnosed with PTSD because of things that I Experienced as a child. Rape, and as a result of that rape a pregnancy at the age of twelve an abortion was performed. I have no memory of this taking place the rape or the abortion. I watched my step dad shoot at my mother missed her, and hit my brother covered me with blood. There are so many other things that occurred. I had no memory of these things until my last year of college and they were bought to fact through doctor reports. I was taking Valium at the age of 8 due to a nervous condition I think. NEED ADVISE PLEASE. There are many years of my life I do not remember being in existence There are years, and pictures I look at of myself and I not know of that time in my life. I was told this is called dissociation
Dear Intellectfem: Oh my gosh, you have gone through so many traumatic things in your life. I am so sorry! I have heard of some therapies that have had very good success with PTSD and it may be to your advantage to do some investigation on the web. I underwent a therapy called EMDR to deal with the abuse I received from my ex-husband and it worked very well. The feelings have not returned. So that is one you might want to investigate. I hope you find something to help. I don't believe you have to suffer for the rest of your life.
Niney
"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards." Kahlil Gibran
hi! i have ptsd also...it was not triggered until an abusive relationship in 2000. But, yes, it brings back all the memories you may have suppressed very difficult. i see a ph.d for therapy. been a rough road. any questions, just ask =)
I was diagnosed by a LPC
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