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Thank you, all!

Hello -

I'm new here, and just recently learned about cPTSD. I am just coming out of an emotional low point (meltdown, really); during which I stumbled upon information about cPTSD.  I don't have an official diagnosis yet, but there is little doubt in my mind that this is the issue that I have been struggling with all of my life. I certainly have had qualifying experiences. I have looked into other things in the past - ACOA for instance; which was helpful - but didn't seem to quite fit me - but when I started reading about cPTSD, it was like reading about everything going on inside me. It's the first time I have seen an explanation (to the eternal questions "why me?" "why do I keep doing these things" "what the * is wrong with me") in which everything seems to fit. 

I just ordered the Pete Walker book - it appears that it seems to be the best starting point, from comments I have seen. I will be seeking therapy after the start of the new year, when benefits from my job kick in. Meanwhile, I hope it is ok to join this community. I will probably have questions regarding finding a therapist & how to approach therapy - and many more.


By way of introduction - since I have chosen a very generic user name - I am male, American, and....eh, a bit older.

Thanks for listening.