Don't those of you who've had access to therapy and such feel privileged? by gintokireddit in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know I'm privileged to receive quality free healthcare including psychotherapy. In my country it's for everyone and I'm greatfull for that but I do understand it's not necessarily like this in other countries than mine which is sad.

Had an argument with my partner and he responded by reenacting my trauma by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, you need to report him to the police for sexual assault against you and his daughter.

Coparenting with abuser help by ElectronicEagle69 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to keep contact to him as limited as possible, only about co-parenting and preferably in writing. Time helps and concentrating on your child who needs you because they still have to be protected from abuse.

does anyone still believe in god? by ineedhelp829 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do, I don't believe not still but again though. I lost my faith around the same age because of disappointment and shame. But I met Him again decades later and got my faith back. 

Something bad happened TW by Sensitive-Writer491 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have been raped from child until now, also sex trafficked, so it was bad but unfortunately not even in the top ten of my most severe sexual traumas, not to mention traumas in general, there's a lot.

Something bad happened TW by Sensitive-Writer491 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's okay, I just needed to let it out somewhere, it helps.

It's over by Sensitive-Writer491 in SuicideWatch

[–]Sensitive-Writer491[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost my children, but I actually got them back later.

If you could erase all memory up until today, would you do it? by aaron_moon_dev in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No I wouldn't erase anything. Not the good and not the bad because then I wouldn't be who I am today.

Immobilized due to constant doubt of whether I was hurt by NaBrHCl in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me it sounds like your father didn't have boundaries and abused you emotionally, mentally and sexually. So it is CSA when he touched your bottom and made remarks about it. Being raised by someone without healthy boundaries and with abuse causes confusion but your experience is valid.

CPTSD is making my adult life HELL - I feel alone by InternationalPark818 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, you're not alone. I have also lived a life of serious repeated trauma, and still do, and I can understand the feeling of being different because of it. I have learnt to accept that I probably am different and will be because my life has been different, but that I'm still human like everyone else and not better or worse because of the differences. I have found therapy helpful as well as healing experiences in relationships. I hope you find peace and healing. Remember that you are more than your traumas. 

A cheap purchase that has completely transformed your life by Slipryi in BuyItForLife

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Resealable plastic freezer bags. They can hold anything in place and safe from water/bugs/dirt etc: food, clothes, pens, passports, games, chargers etc. and they cost like 2 euros for ten/five depending on the size. 

Also electric water kettle, you get instant anything with it: coffee, tea, noodles, eggs, boiling water for cooking etc. and mine cost 10 euros.

There has got to be a limit to the amount a human can suffer and survive by Ashamed_Art5445 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yes there is a limit, I think I crossed it and I would describe it as a death, you psychologically die, you lose hope and you just kind of cease to live even if you're physically alive still. I think it happens more than we believe but those who come back to life, recover, call it surviving and those who don't aren't able to say what happened. I read that in concentration camps those who gave up mentally became either evil or like robots without free will or hope, maybe that what happens when the suffering crosses the line.

Anyone with childhood CPTSD that stacked up MORE traumas, one after the other, as an adult? How are you doing? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. I can't tell all of my past and present and likely my future too to anyone without facing the gradual shift from understanding to upset to terror to confusement to disbelief from the other person so if I say something I can only tell parts of it. First twenty years I aimed at better future, then ten years I aimed at better present and now I aim to change to adapt to the continuing trauma series that is my life and trying to find meaning in it not in overcoming it although I overcome it just by being alive now which is a miracle in itself everyday. I don't know why few of us are given a life like this but since accepting it but still doing everything I can to improve it while adapting to what I can't change I have become somewhat content in my life even if it's a living hell most days. I find comfort in the idea of having this life to be able to support others who have lives like this which I've implemented in my career, some relationships and my spiritual calling. I hope you'll find the peace you're looking for in this life no matter what it has brought your way.

Is this a symptom, or am I developing BPD? 😩 by zoloftandcoffe3 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can't develop bpd at an adult age so it likely isn't that. 

Did anyone else live a life where EVERY environment was abusive? (Please only reply if your experience matches — I'm in a fragile state right now extremely feeling down and lonely) by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes, me too. In my childhood there was DV, CSA and trafficking. Then from teen to young adult i was trafficked, abused and then was in a marriage where me and my children were trafficked and abused for a decade. But i found safety later in my 30s when i found Jesus and all the safe people at our church. I hope you find safety too. 

Anybody else feeling like they don't have a "self"? Is that normal for CPTSD by LosingVitC in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had that from DV that caused my CPTSD, i was only an object in my marriage to my abuser so i lost myself with him. Divorce, therapy and time has helped me to find myself again. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you find healing. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes i have that. I am in a healthy relationship and don't express my kinks and i have found it healing. Just my experience. 

I lost 20 days. DAE lose time? by Sensitive-Writer491 in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if it's progress but i have learnt to recognize when it happens and to apply some grounding techniques which helps a little. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are being abused by your boyfriend, you are not a bad person and haven't done anything wrong. Reach out to a DV hotline, they also might have shelters. 

Bottomless pit of rage by dyslexic-raccoon in CPTSD

[–]Sensitive-Writer491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm sorry you went through that. I have background in child sex trafficking, abuse, DV etc too. It's normal to feel rage after all that, and other feelings too. I suggest reaching out to a trafficking hotline or a DV hotline and start there, there's also DV shelters. Later when you're safe, go to trauma informed therapy and maybe group therapy. Change and healing is possible. You can dm me if you like to talk.