hi, my name is Juan and I have suffered from chronic depression, anxiety, and PTSD since I was a teenager. I am not a very social person, in fact, I tried avoiding any social interactions as much as possible. However, I finally decided to seek Psychological treatment and so far it has helped me. My battle began with accepting my mental disorders, and now I'm learning how to manage them. thank you in advance for accepting me in this community.
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Hello and welcome I have anxieties along with panic attacks,depression,mood disorder and bipolar and I am also an agoraphobic.Things have not be going to well for me lately
thank you, I am so sorry to hear that. I feel like we are in the right place though with plenty of support. so I hope everything gets better
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This place has become my second home you will love it here everyone is so nice and caring.That is what we all need love and understanding.
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Howdy juan. I have bipolar disorder which is definitely a roller coaster of emotions. One week i'm angry as hell, another week I'm sad as hell, and one week where I feel so freaking great ( the doctors call that the manic phase. And then there's that one week. .. my least favorite week and that's my anxiety week.... a week of being scared , a week of panic attacks and sometimes even feeling detached from the world. I am more likely to be suicidal this week then any other... it sucks! Anyways.. welcome to the forum. This place has saved my life a couple of times during my panic attack week. I am grateful for this place i'very met a lot of nice,wonderful people here. Welcome to the forum. I know you will love it here .
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Welcome Juan to our community.
I’m glad to hear that you are seeking help and support. I hope you will be able to manage your anxieties, it will be a hard time and it will take long but it will be worth it. Do t give up keep on fighting for your life and happiness.
thank you for your warm welcome.
thank you Rinka nice to meet you
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Hi Juan and welcome to the forum. I have PTSD and depression and GAD and a bit of agoraphobia. I avoid social interactions too and rarely go out.
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Hi Juan, How are you?
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Is Complex PTSD flashes from childhood trauma? How does it differ from PTSD? Thanks in advance.Hi Juan, welcome!
I am an adult male with Complex PTSD.
This community is a great place with a lot of wonderful people who are very supportive and helpful.
Complex PTSD is caused by prolonged abuse.Is Complex PTSD flashes from childhood trauma? How does it differ from PTSD? Thanks in advance.
It's the result of exposure to trauma for a long period of time from abuse by a caregiver or from another relationship with an uneven power dynamic. The abuser could be a parent or guardian, a teacher, or even a significant other.
The reason it's different from PTSD and the reason it's "complex" is because the trauma has gone on for several months or years as opposed to one or two traumatic incidents happening.
Complex PTSD has a lot of the typical PTSD symptoms but also shares symptoms with borderline personality disorder.
I hope that answered your question!