New to OOTS diagnosed with C-PTSD YR Ago

[scottishborn73]

I found OOTS and I am hoping for some advice    the cause of my c-ptsd is not something want to discuss at moment to compound things my husband died 17 months ago and grieving for him has made things ten times worse I have no friends per say and only support i have is self harm nurse who isn't specialised in c-ptsd I started seeing her 4 yrs ago when I was first diagnosed with severe depression and was suicidal since then I have seen counsellor who said it was c-ptsd i have along with body dysmorphia and general anxiety 

I live in Scotland UK and i am not sure if there is anyone who can suggest any help over here I am not wanting to talk to anyone as suffering with severe anxiety when try yo go out doors and I have severe trust Issues . My GP is good but he doesn't really understand

anything anyone can suggest would be appreciated as its only moi and the dog at home now and i am suffering from flashbacks and nightmares   

[Dee]

I am sorry you are having such a terrible time.

I sometimes have a really difficult time reaching out.  Sometimes, I just don't want to speak to anyone.  Writing is so much easier for me.  I like this board because I can write.  I feel connections with people that go beyond what a person might expect from a support forum. 

There have been several times that I have had trouble taking action when I knew it was in my best interest.  The support and validation I received here made a huge difference.  Just hearing that I was doing the right thing, that I could be strong is amazing.  I have also appreciated advice on how to get through difficult times.

I hope you continue to post and share.

[Three Roses]

Welcome! I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time. We have lots of resources here, check these out for starters. http://www.outofthestorm.website/downloads/

Don't want to overwhelm you so will leave it at that for now, but welcome and thanks for

[Boatsetsailrose]

Hi Scottish born 73
Thank you for sharing ... so sorry to hear about your loss, very difficult and I know that any stressor impacts cptsd.
My story thus far in the U.K. Is that I learnt about cptsd and saw that I fitted the symptoms .. long history of depression/ anxiety and addictions. I self referred to a service called lift psychology in Bristol which is NHS funded .. I was assigned senior child trauma therapist and we worked together for 12 wks. The work we did together was v good and I felt well enough to come of anti dep, after some time I then crashed and couldn't function v well... went back on meds . This yr I crashed again after changing meds and haven't worked since January .. I asked my Gp for a referral to psychiatrist for assesssment and got diagnosed with cptsd.. he said the NHS don't offer any long term therapy . I had been going to acoa ( adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families - my family weren't alcoholic ) and met people who were getting some recovery and I learnt of a charity called 'southmead project '. They are a charity and offer long term support to people who experienced trauma in childhood. I had assessment with them and am due to start 1-1 therapy . I was always searching for local support through google by using' cptsd' as a search - but I've since learnt that using the word ' trauma' would have brought up this charity so that may help you in searching for what is available in your area ..
You could go back to your Gp and ask for an assessment with triage mental health team in NHS - your Gp would put in the referral for you.. say that your therapist suggests you have cptsd and that you have done your own research and appear to fit  the criteria ..
I think there is more info on one of the tabs around diagnosis / getting right help

Best wishes to you - anxiety is horrible and if it's making you house bound then every good reason to get the specialist help and support you need

[Candid]

Trauma therapy is available on the NHS, scottishborn73, although in southern England where I am there's a long waiting list. Your GP should be able to refer you.

Are you still in touch with the counsellor who diagnosed CPTSD?