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grasswire

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18. thank you for speaking out about C-PTSD

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Thu Aug 22, 2013, 09:40 PM

Aug 2013

A family member of mine who also suffers from this condition has been through hell and back. I hope awareness will grow. C-PTSD can take root because of childhood abuse, and the sufferer can be re-traumatized through spousal abuse, poverty, homelessness, or other affecting situations.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Denninmi Aug 2013 OP

Hadn't seen you posting and was worried. Very glad to hear that you're doing well Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #1

I mostly hang in the Lounge. Denninmi Aug 2013 #2

This is excellent advice. Wait Wut Aug 2013 #3

Hugs from the Great White North Country... Yooperman Aug 2013 #4

I'm so glad you found the help you needed. Not every counselor is equally skilled, pnwmom Aug 2013 #5

Bipolar isn't a death sentence BainsBane Aug 2013 #6

Very true mimi85 Aug 2013 #11

Been down this road before, ad nauseum, I know. Sorry. Denninmi Aug 2013 #29

PTSD is also tough BainsBane Aug 2013 #32

All the best to you, and know this: someone else will be helped by your story Hekate Aug 2013 #7

glad you found your way.... For me it was the same thing... Bennyboy Aug 2013 #8

Shit! mimi85 Aug 2013 #13

thank you for posting this--who knows how many people may benefit. so glad to know that you niyad Aug 2013 #9

So happy for you! nt snappyturtle Aug 2013 #10

Thanks for your post malaise Aug 2013 #12

I'm so glad you got the diagnosis corrected. Liberal_in_LA Aug 2013 #14

You are doing just fine!!!! mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #15

Yeah, right in Rochester. Denninmi Aug 2013 #22

money changes people mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #36

all excellent advice KT2000 Aug 2013 #16

Bi-polar is the "in" diagnosis right now. You'll notice it's popular because they have new drugs Th1onein Aug 2013 #17

thank you for speaking out about C-PTSD grasswire Aug 2013 #18

I was also traumatized and misdiagnosed by a therapist distantearlywarning Aug 2013 #19

Welcome to the club! Le Taz Hot Aug 2013 #20

This is why I never take anything too seriously. Festivito Aug 2013 #21

PTSD is what my husband was diagnosed with when he told his doctor about his past and about liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #23

See Reply #6/Post # 29. Denninmi Aug 2013 #30

i have bad anxiety\panic disorder and meeting the right doctor saved my life. nt dionysus Aug 2013 #24

Hugs idwiyo Aug 2013 #25

Thank you for the post... defacto7 Aug 2013 #26

There is so much wrong with mental health treatmentin general. Great to hear that Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2013 #27

Thank you for posting that Babel_17 Aug 2013 #28

Happy to hear that you're feeling better, Denninmi. nt freedom fighter jh Aug 2013 #31

Thank you so much for sharing your story TxDemChem Aug 2013 #33

Honestly, I felt very "messed up" in some ways. Denninmi Aug 2013 #34

Reality keeps us grounded. TxDemChem Aug 2013 #38

Remembering the good times. Denninmi Aug 2013 #39

Peace and love to you! I am happy that you found your way through the darkness. emsimon33 Aug 2013 #35

My son is bi-polar. Demoiselle Aug 2013 #37

Sorry you feel that way. Denninmi Aug 2013 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Aug 2013 #41

Locking. Didn't post this to start a fight over who's MH stigmas are worse. Denninmi Aug 2013 #42