I have been in a continual battle with PTSD for about 8 ...
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I have been in a continual battle with PTSD for about 8 years. I finally sought help when everything came to a head last year (2005). It was the best thing I could have done.
The condition is VERY dibilitating and ruins every aspect of one's life.
The unfortunate thing is that there is virtually no help available within the 'standard' mental health services. I had to seek out my own help through ASSIST, a specialist charity.
The main problem is that any kind of recovery takes a long time, and one needs continual support - which is not generally available. Although I have come a long way, there are still many effects of the condition that I find very difficult to cope with. I really don't know what to do now. I have to try and cope with the condition almost by myself.
As a result of my experience with PTSD I made a website whith the aim of providing a place where people with the condition can help each other. It is not concerned with the causes of the condition, or any kind of diagnosis. It is just a place where we can help each other. Teke a look
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reading between the lines of your message it sounds as if you fluctuate between positive and negative feelings about ptsd, its treatment and long term affect on you.
Much like the rest of us I believe !.
Where can we find the web site too please.
also, when people ask "how are you know", do you say "not too bad" or " a bit better" and then wish you had told the truth by saying ________ awful ?
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jessica05 Guest
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im curious to read it
trying1234 Guest
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I just want to suggest a book called, "letting go of the dragon" by Madison Heald. It is a spiritual book that explains the healing process a woman went through when recovering memories. It has helped me deal with my repressed memories. Maybe it will help you as well..