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03-11-2016 01:37 PM
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PASS/PTSD?
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I was sitting here waiting and hoping someone would say something! So thank you. Im truly sorry to hear of your abuse.
I have recently informed work of my depression and anxiety, however they don't know exactly why I have it nor do they understand just how difficult it can be or that I've had all of the above symptoms. Politics at work are tough and somethes I just feel like quitting, regardless of how I love my job.
I was told by my psychologist that I definitely have symptoms of PTSD but because I managed to go about my day to day, that I didn't classify as having the actual disorder.
Some days I don't manage, or manage minimally.
I struggle. like yesterday and last night. It is the anniversary of when I would have given birth.
My heart breaks all over again whenever I am reminded of it. When friends have baby showers I try to avoid them, I want to be there for my dearest friends but i definitely try my best to make excuses before attending. The last one I attended I wonders whether anyone could sense my sadness even though I was smiling for my friend
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03-11-2016 03:40 PM
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Take care
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03-11-2016 04:19 PM
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03-11-2016 11:35 PM
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I live too south for frangipanis to flourish, but saw a beautifully scented "native frangipani" yesterday.
Our name choices can help sustain and nourish us in dealing with our pain. Your story is very sensitively portrayed.
I have been shocked by judgemental and polarised positions of those who are in either "pro" or "anti" camp. I persisted in a situation and it was implied I couldnt face a termination ... so it is a kind of opposite situation .. either way it is a uniquely female conundrum.
I also appreciated your comment about weight gain actually being a protective strategy that women often unconsciously employ ... to keep unwanted sexual attention at bay ... eventually I came to terms with my experience ... I say "I have bad hair days to frighten the boys away" but detaching from body image stakes .. is a protection .. perhaps til we have processed and healed ...
It takes courage to talk about the ethics, grief, physical and psychological consequences, still , even in 2016. I do hope participating in the forum helps you and others with the same issues.
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03-04-2017 12:57 PM
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I have had PTSD for a long time. Decades. Some Drs. Have just started calling what I have a panic disorder. So yeah i have it bad.
Some things that really help me are:
Music. I can control what music I listen to. Good songs( played loud) raise my spirits and help me cope with the fears that I have.
Swings. Nothing can hurt you on a swing. It's a little childish. But you can feel free.And its exercise.
Handball.
Really taking sometime out ( each and everyday) to de-stress. To do something that makes you feel happy.
These have all worked for me.
I am sorry that you have PTSD.