Hello! I've decided to join a forum instead of lurk and read (and to stray away from more "fast-food" type support groups like on a social media; I prefer forums) because I'm in the process of... Processing my truth that I have C/PTSD.
I recently got diagnosed with PTSD but I very much relate to C-PTSD materials more. My therapist just uses the DSM-V of course. But, there is some comfort in knowing that I fit the older diagnostic criteria too, especially when you feel like everything's not too bad and you're unsure. Well, now I'm sure. It's not just me.
I've been thankful to have met a lot of IRL older folk with situations that are relatable to me, and decided to help myself while I'm still young at 25. I honestly still feel like I could've done it sooner, but I must give myself some grace.
It's a pleasure to be here and feel "normal", for such an unnormal thing (or at least it should be!). Forgive me for any specific rule breaking, I try to read up before I type out my thoughts but things might slip by!
Hi and a warm welcome to OOTS lbtv :heythere: I'm glad you've decided to process that you have CPTSD here, at least in part, because we are all in the same boat. We can relate and make suggestions as to what has worked (or not) for us and hopefully you will feel normal as in what happened to you gave rise to symptoms that are normal in the face of abnormal treatment by another or others. Most of us feel the relief of that and I hope you do as well.
Welcome. I'm glad you found us.
Welcome :heythere: