Henlo!

[pokefan94]

Hi, I am a 32 yr old women who suffers from CPTSD caused primarily by chilhood emotional abuse. I have a hard time verbalizing my emotions and connecting with others. I have my guard up at most times because that is how I survived my childhood. I joined this website because I want to connect with others and feel like I am not alone.
    

[Kizzie]

I answered your other post but wanted to add a welcome to you here too.  Welcome!

[TheBigBlue]

Welcome and sorry I'm only seeing your introduction now!

I'm glad you found us and hope you find some of the connection and understanding you're looking for here.

You're definitely not alone. 

[NarcKiddo]

I've only just seen your intro post, too.

Welcome.

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You are not alone. What I have found in my travels is that C-ptsd is a poorly diagnosed condition. It doesn't seem to get as much exposure as say schizophrenia, bi polar disorder on and on. Then when I got a professional clinical diagnosis, I found that support groups etc were really minimal for me in western Canada. I had to fight months for a psych eval then go through social workers etc to finally get EMDR treatment. I didn't give up because of my educational and experiential. knowledge. Im nothing special, but I know and lived a few things. As many of us have.