Melanie Tonia Evans World-renowned narcissistic abuse recovery experts quatum freedom healing is what you need try and I promise if you have not tried this you should. You’ll see let me know if I am wrong. But if I m right pass it on.

Wow, I have never heard anyone else describe that experience. Didn’t know anyone else ever had that even. I lived outside my body hovering above me just a little bit looking down on myself watching over me for a good five years or more. It took alot to get back in here. There was no help in the 80s they would say, you don’t need to come back because you have the inborn natural ability to heal your self.

Xina I tjink you’re wise to be cautious about having anything on an official record that might be used against you. Well done for getting away and best wishes.

Finding a therapist is doable in US but finding one who has the knowledge, experience and willingness to help has been a fruitless search for me. If one has money it is easier. It boggles my mind how ignorant they are about PTSD. I too recently heard about complex from aDr. In passing& was told the difference between the two is the dissociative effect, describing the sensation of not being fully present, feelings of our of body and as if your watching yourself from far away. A complete dissociative event is a complete blackout in which you cont. to speak and act but later have no memory of it. I’ve had a few with one total blackout. It scared me to death but when I learned what it was and why it made me feel so much better about it. In general, people label others wrongly that hurts a lot. But wanting a name and diagnosis is not labeling but a cop out. They don’t even bother to try anymore, just treat depressions if it’s a one size fit all. To people like us who spent lifetimes searching for answers & names from which we suffer, Na?as ARE Important. We deserve better.

Thank you for your thoughtful post! I’m 27 years old. I discovered the term C-PTSD about a week ago, after receiving years of medication and talk therapy for depression and anxiety. You’ve summed up perfectly how frustrating it is to try to seek a diagnosis. Yes, having a diagnosis helps! I don’t feel like I’m weird or defective anymore. Thank you for giving the community hope through your kind and eloquent words.

Solidarity in healing,

Emily

I’m so glad it resonated with you! It’s upsetting to know that so many people are suffering, but also good to know we aren’t alone and that others understand. That’s so important, I think. It’s an amazing feeling when everything clicks into place and we realise what’s actually been happening to us.

Your comment inspired me to buy ‘The Body Keeps the Score’, after thinking about it for ages! So far I’m finding it very eye-opening.

Best wishes xxx

Hi Stephanie,

I’m sorry you’re feeling this way, this illness is so difficult. The only thing I can suggest is trying to find an EMDR therapist if possible. I don’t know what your circumstances are, but many therapists will offer discounts in certain situations.
Please try and take it easy on yourself. Sometimes we have to feel the feelings and let them pass over us, as difficult as that is. They always do pass. I know you can do it xx

Take good care of yourself xx