My Complex PTSD Diagnosis Story: Why I Got Mental Health Help and How Long It Took for Answers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2023
- I was lucky in that my personal diagnosis of CPTSD came quicker than it does for many. It still took a while! I've told bits and pieces of this story in other videos, but today I'm sharing how my diagnosis evolved over time and what having the right language changed for me.
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If you found this video interesting, you might also like this one I made about the differences between PTSD and CPTSD.
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I don’t know how I found your channel exactly but I’m so happy I did. You have such a peaceful and lovely strength that shines through you. 😊
What a lovely compliment, Jordan. Thank you, and I’m so happy to have you here!
Me, too. Childhood and then 2 abusive marriage partners. Divorced, left with 4 children to raise on my own. No help from the fathers, welfare only. Poor health which I only discovered recently due to gluten sensitivity. I am 88 years old. Children have abandoned me but one and he is also a problem. Several falls resulting in severe fractures and chronic pain. Now I have high anxiety leaving the house with poor balance and terrified of falling again. Saw 2 different therapists and there was no improvement in my symptoms except what I did on my own.
Sending you lots of love, Pat. Doing what you do for yourself is such a powerful act of self love and it’s amazing you’ve made that effort given everything you’ve been through. You are the one person who you can always count on to be there, so keep treating yourself well no matter what anyone else does.
I think I might have it. Childhood trauma,being in the middle of a VERY bitter divorce at age 12. I can go on and on as far different types of trauma. Good luck on your journey
Shanda, definitely do some searching on reputable sites and see if the descriptions seem to hold true for you...and when you're ready, find a trauma-informed therapist to help you process it all. You are worthy and you deserve to find healing and happiness.
Thank you for sharing your experience of self-diagnosis and formal diagnosis. It’s always so nice to hear a mental health story that includes a good therapist.
I hope to start therapy soon! So excited and nervous, but I feel a lot of hope :)
🤞for you! It’s the beginning of a new journey!
Thank you for sharing
I truly believe you are gently and steadily releasing that which no longer serves you because you *are* becoming stronger.
Your soul knows that you're ready...
❤
Thank you for that. I don’t know about gently and steadily, but releasing indeed. 😆
@fromjenn It may not seem that way to you, but from where I'm standing, you appear gentle and steady. Unless you also have days where you drive around in your car with the windows up and scream for 5 minutes. Which is something I've done and is perfectly legit, lol
Totally legit!
I agree it can take a long time to as well, because the field of psychology keeps evolving. I have received psychotherapy off and on since I was a teenager in the early 80s. I only found out find out about CPTSD from my most recent therapist about 18 months ago, after a previous therapist suspected BPD (borderline personality disorder) five years ago. It turns out, CPTSD can be misdiagnosed as BPD. For me, however, while CPTSD fits much more closely, there are still some traits of BPD. I have benefitted from both CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavior therapy).
I hadn’t thought about how the field of psychology has evolved over the years, but of course you’re right! DBT sounds interesting. I wasn’t familiar with it before, but from the little I’ve (just) read, the emphasis on mindfulness jibes well with what works for me.
Thank you for sharing
Thank YOU for watching!
You seem really high functioning, especially being able to have a marriage etc... As relationships with CPTSD can be very hard to maintain for some of us. Thanks for sharing ☺️😊
I know that I've been very lucky in that sense, because yes, CPTSD totally messes with your ability to have healthy relationships! I see it more in my friendships, many of which I think would have disappeared by now if I hadn't had my husband helping me to trust in and maintain them over the years. A big part of healing for me has been learning to take over that emotional maintenance and self-belief for myself. It's not easy!