I am a teacher who was beaten up by students after I came back from a surgery March of 2009 and I also was sexually abused from the age of 8 to 18 by my adopted father. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, Agoraphobia, and Major Depression. I have not been back to work, though I have tried. I just don't understand why I can't just shake it off anymore and go on like I could when I was younger. I am 44 and have been married to wonderful man for 24 years, and we have 4 daughters. We are expecting our 1st grandbaby at the end of July and want to be as much help to them as they need, but I am anxious just thinking about driving the 3 blocks to my daughter and son-in-laws house.
I am glad to see I am not alone...I am glad to see some information about the way that brain functions cause the fear and panic and that it is learning to cope that is needed and acceptance for limitations and understanding ...that I don't have to be ashamed for not meeting the expectations of family and friends ...
Always supporting all those who expose this massive problem of "Child Cruelty" from all your friends at Tom Thumb and friends. Thank you.
My foster brother has PTSD, and this site has helped me better understand him so i can help him.
I am a 60 year old male the eldest of 14 that has just been diagnosed with complex childhood PTSD it's somewhere to begin the healing process I am a survivor now I want to live . I completely stopped my main medication which was alcohol , other substances & behaviours are slowly being recognised and dealt with as an adult not the totally scattered kid thats been living in this body .Thanks for being being here
Regards
Dez
I am a survivor of a traumatic brain injury and ptsd and rated 100% disabled bu i would love to raise some animals like goats but have no way of paying form them or a helper to assist me in there care. This is a very good site and so true especially the article on spending all the money.
Always supporting all those who expose this masive problem of "Domestic Violence",from all your friends at Tom Thumb and friends. Thank you.
Because of this site I learned about Marla's book, No Comfort Zone, as well as the DVD, Making Peace with Chronic PTSD, Marla's Story. I read the book first, which I found easy to follow and understand, a source of normalization, a source of validation, and found myself breathing a sigh of relief, whispering, again and again, I really am not crazy, afterall.
After finishing the book, my therapist and I watched the DVD together in session, which I found to be an enlightening and healing experience. The DVD is organized into sections conducive to watching one or two at a time and then discussing feelings, reactions, and insights with your therapist. This time was filled with a lot of quiet introspection, insights, sadness, grief, and a quiet strength in learning more about CPTSD. I found it healing and validating to learn that learning to live with some of the side effects is a reality, and a sign of health, not illness. Many others need to hear this message. Just because we may have an occasional flashback or emotional flooding does not mean we are defective, or not cured. Healing from CPTSD is a journey, one that we will travel for our lifetime.
I appreciated Marla's openness, honesty, and strength. I have read a lot of books and articles on trauma recovery, and I feel that Marla's book and the DVD Making Peace with Chronic PTSD reflect a compassionate, normalizing, balance of this type of trauma and the recovery involved. I am so grateful to Gift from Within for being here and providing so much quality, helpful information and support. Dr. Orchberg's compassion, knowledge, and walking alongside Marla as a companion, not a guide was also monumental in helping me to come to the understanding that I, too, am a survivor. I am now in my fourth year of therapy recovering from multiple childhood abuse and we are talking about termination. I would love to see this topic covered in depth by Marla and Dr. Orchberg as related to a longer psychotherapy, a deep therapeutic relationship, in the context of recovering from CPTSD. I am requesting this because termination for me is scary and confusing. At times I want to run away, but I am learning to be present, and I know this is part of my healing. I would welcome any wisdom on this phase of therapy.
* This is not my real name.
Always supporting those who expose this massive problem of "Men Abused by Domestic Violence",from all your friends at Tom Thumb and friends. Thank you.
I am feeling better already! Your website is already helping me! Now that I know I have PTSD, I can begin healing. Praise the Lord! You are the answer to my prayers!!!! Thank you so much Dr. Ochberg! You are awesome! You are truly a gifted healer! I will be praying for you and everyone responsible for this wonderful website! WOW!
