I'm a woman in my fifties, diagnosed with CPTSD and a dissociative disorder. At the moment I'm in the middle of two life crises - the serious illness of my mother and the loss of my therapist. I'm not dealing with either very well. Right now, I 'm liable to spend a lot of time asking for help and not much supporting others, which feels very wrong. Perhaps it will all balance out in the end
On a positive note, I'm lucky enough to have an endlessly supportive husband. Knowing that there is someone 100% dependable in my life makes a huge difference.
In my past there is the usual mix of childhood neglect and sexual abuse, rape and assaults, a badly managed still-birth and some odd abuses of power. After years of therapy I still find myself thinking that it all sounds a bit trivial. Symptom-wise, I'm the queen of avoidance, but have to deal with the others as well. My exaggerated startle is legendary in the family.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.
On a positive note, I'm lucky enough to have an endlessly supportive husband. Knowing that there is someone 100% dependable in my life makes a huge difference.
In my past there is the usual mix of childhood neglect and sexual abuse, rape and assaults, a badly managed still-birth and some odd abuses of power. After years of therapy I still find myself thinking that it all sounds a bit trivial. Symptom-wise, I'm the queen of avoidance, but have to deal with the others as well. My exaggerated startle is legendary in the family.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.