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729060 tn?1233565254

Coming to grips with this Disorder

Hi I am new to this forum.  I am 39 yr old Male who has finally been diagnosed with complex PTSD relating to his service in the Royal Australian NAvy during the post 1991 Gulf War.
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535822 tn?1443976780
Did you get into Hospital ,Braddels, this forum has gone quiet maybe all are on vacation,, but some  are still around , I think , how are you doing are you coping okay and feeling somewhat better?
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We share a common bond. I was in the United States Navy. I have also been diagnosed with PTSD as a result of my military career and other things that have happened to me in the past. It took me some time to fully understand and come to terms with having PTSD. I often find myself looking back and asking myself "why" but I never seem to find the answers to any of my questions. But the one thing that I do know is that everything happens to us for a reason.

There have been days where I just don't want to get out of bed, that if I just stay there that I will be fine; but the thing is by staying in bed, I am not fine- I have given in to my depression and that makes me even more depressed. Then I remember what I have to do and that is get up and face the day, and it makes me feel better for doing that.

Take care and remember that you can do anything that you put your mind to.
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535822 tn?1443976780
I think it is fairly reasonable to think of yourself when you feel so low , tell your self you will feel better soon,once you get that help, I have felt very bad in between traumas yet have always come out of it again, and stronger ,.Hope you hear something soon mean while hang in there
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My heart goes out to you. I want to know what therapy options that governments provide for veterans who suffer from PTSd. I can research that, but amy input you have is so valuable.

Since this forum deals with severe/lomg term PTsd, from extended of severe abause as a child, or from war experiences/other highly traumatic experiences, I felt that we could discuss how availability/ need for resources for quality therapy affect recovery.

I am a survivor of long term childhood abuse, and the other purpose of forums like this is to discuss how similarites/differences in recovery/trauma issues can help us to help   each other, through insight and understanding of each other's challenges.

Therapy is central and essential for recovery from  complex/long term PTSD, and sharing can be used to identify individual needs and issues, making recovery from these issues more likely.
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535822 tn?1443976780
Thats what we do best lend an ear , teko is right   distract your self I know it works, I have done it many times ,I know its hard to do when you just feel like laying in bed, but you can do it,its our thoughts that cause us so much bother ,if we can switch them off or learn to ....make it a habit, I used to panic when I went into a store my heart would pound and I felt I had to get out or I would die.. I read a book called "Slowing Down to the Speed of life" and one particular part tells about our thoughts and how they can make this happen,I found myself challenging myself to stay in the store and said"What can Happen' " 'This will pass" distraction really helps also. I know that this sounds very simple,.. too simple but it will help when you have nothing else and if you are waiting to get the help you need you may aswell try it. Good luck
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Braddel, This may sound insane to you, but when you feel like you cannot get out of bed, get out! Do not give in to those feelings or you will be left feeling even more miserable. Get up, shower, get dressed even tho you do not want to! Go for a walk, listen to music, do something to get your mind out of that deep dark hole! Call someone to chat with who is supportive or come here! We will support you! Hugs!
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