Have multiple diagnoses, from panic disorder, to PTSD and dissociate (only one personality though) Was recently given dx of manic depression. Mental Health has bounced me from one therapist to another for two years now.
Dad was a sadistic rapist that preyed on me and my sister from the time we were four. Intercourse started at six and I was briefly pregnant at 11. He was especially brutal at nine, which seems to be where the majority of the trauma happened. The mention of that incident brings dissociation or panic.
I'm tired of all of it and feel like I'm sinking in a sewer. Please help!
Hello! You've taken the first step - the hardest step. You've found the courage and it's good to have you on board. You're with friends now. Safe. With people who understand and who will be and are there to support you and accept you and nurture you. You are not alone any longer. Welcome.
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I read your post and felt acute anger at what you've been through. I also ache for you. Wished I could make it all better - can't do that but I hope you find something of what you're looking for here.
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Just to say welcome and I am so glad you found us and I am sorry for what you have been through but hope you find from this forum the support you need we do not take the place of other professionals that assist in our lives but we are not a bad lot and speaking personally everyone is caring and supportive and we listen
you are brave and courageous ~ never ever forget that.
I share some of your experience sadly ~ but want to say keep healing keep breathing and ask for help ~ this is not weak it is the strongest thing you will do..I have just gone back into private therapy after bouncing round the nhs system ~ getting into huge debt i hasten to add ~ but this time its for me and taking back the power has been quite a move and one i am glad i have made
i wish you well in your journey and want to offer my cyber hand if you need it. Together we are strong ~ don't do this alone.
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