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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you been diagnosed with PTSD or feel you have it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It is something I realise I will never escape, just learn to live with it

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By *il FiskMan
over a year ago

sefton

I suffer whenever I'm on a building site, nail guns set me off!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

" Have you been diagnosed with PTSD or feel you have it? "

Been told i had it, oart lives in denial. Seen others worse thsn me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I suffer whenever I'm on a building site, nail guns set me off!

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same here but ok with it, you been counselled?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Was pushed into cuttin Turkey up. Thought id tuff it out bu t set mecoff a bit afterwards

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Am better than used to be, used to feel fsint n shiver uncontrollably, some thout i was hsving heart attack but managed to tell en id be ok through dlurred voice as my jaw was shivering too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What incident caused your PTSD??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

" What incident caused your PTSD??"

Rx army and afterwards in nhs as a nurse in a&e Did hit the alcohol but knocked thst off. Been ro counselling etc, i realise i csnt br totally 100 percent be fixed

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By *roticGoddessXXWoman
over a year ago

Richmond

"Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes "

I don't mean to make light of PTSD, because it is a real thing. I just happen to think it's the "flavor of the decade."

I've heard PTSD described as "any incident that could cause harm"....including a large dog rushing at a young child who feels scared.

Yes, this may cause fear, but PTSD? Really?

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I discredit it. Much like sexual abuse in the '90s and bipolar disorder in the '00's, it's The Thing to have these days.

I lived through a horrendously abusive marriage, and react in extreme ways to certain things.

I do not equate my experience in any way to some I know, who were literally faced with death.

Trauma is trauma. I don't disagree. But PTSD is an extreme that few experience. It's an extreme measure that affect some to the base of their brain function--as a way to cope with extreme trauma.

Again, I emphasize that PTSD DOES exist. I just think it's overused these days.

Most of us experience trauma and cope. PTSD is a diagnosis that should be reserved for those who deserve it.

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By *manaWoman
over a year ago

Basingstoke

I was diagnosed just before Christmas, I'm waiting for counselling now. I was shopping in tesco when I had my first 'episode', I was alone, I had no idea what was going on with me. I feel for you OP, itsbloody horrible xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes

I don't mean to make light of PTSD, because it is a real thing. I just happen to think it's the "flavor of the decade."

I've heard PTSD described as "any incident that could cause harm"....including a large dog rushing at a young child who feels scared.

Yes, this may cause fear, but PTSD? Really?

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I discredit it. Much like sexual abuse in the '90s and bipolar disorder in the '00's, it's The Thing to have these days.

I lived through a horrendously abusive marriage, and react in extreme ways to certain things.

I do not equate my experience in any way to some I know, who were literally faced with death.

Trauma is trauma. I don't disagree. But PTSD is an extreme that few experience. It's an extreme measure that affect some to the base of their brain function--as a way to cope with extreme trauma.

Again, I emphasize that PTSD DOES exist. I just think it's overused these days.

Most of us experience trauma and cope. PTSD is a diagnosis that should be reserved for those who deserve it."

Yes its the fashion these days, ad you say. Few have the proper symptoms.

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By *manaWoman
over a year ago

Basingstoke

"Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes

I don't mean to make light of PTSD, because it is a real thing. I just happen to think it's the "flavor of the decade."

I've heard PTSD described as "any incident that could cause harm"....including a large dog rushing at a young child who feels scared.

Yes, this may cause fear, but PTSD? Really?

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I discredit it. Much like sexual abuse in the '90s and bipolar disorder in the '00's, it's The Thing to have these days.

I lived through a horrendously abusive marriage, and react in extreme ways to certain things.

I do not equate my experience in any way to some I know, who were literally faced with death.

Trauma is trauma. I don't disagree. But PTSD is an extreme that few experience. It's an extreme measure that affect some to the base of their brain function--as a way to cope with extreme trauma.

Again, I emphasize that PTSD DOES exist. I just think it's overused these days.

Most of us experience trauma and cope. PTSD is a diagnosis that should be reserved for those who deserve it."

I have to disagree with your last comment.

We do all experience bad times, but trauma is very different. My trauma happened nearly 3 years ago and it not the first horrendous thing I've gone through however it was the ultimate hell. I dont think drs diagnose it unless its warranted. Xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I was diagnosed just before Christmas, I'm waiting for counselling now. I was shopping in tesco when I had my first 'episode', I was alone, I had no idea what was going on with me. I feel for you OP, itsbloody horrible xx"

Hes its a bastard isnt it! Well meaning people thought i was having a heart attack, subsequent ones are less, to talking about it in coubcelling, though i deny to myself i have it

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By *roticGoddessXXWoman
over a year ago

Richmond

"Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes

I don't mean to make light of PTSD, because it is a real thing. I just happen to think it's the "flavor of the decade."

I've heard PTSD described as "any incident that could cause harm"....including a large dog rushing at a young child who feels scared.

Yes, this may cause fear, but PTSD? Really?

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I discredit it. Much like sexual abuse in the '90s and bipolar disorder in the '00's, it's The Thing to have these days.

I lived through a horrendously abusive marriage, and react in extreme ways to certain things.

I do not equate my experience in any way to some I know, who were literally faced with death.

Trauma is trauma. I don't disagree. But PTSD is an extreme that few experience. It's an extreme measure that affect some to the base of their brain function--as a way to cope with extreme trauma.

Again, I emphasize that PTSD DOES exist. I just think it's overused these days.

Most of us experience trauma and cope. PTSD is a diagnosis that should be reserved for those who deserve it.

I have to disagree with your last comment.

I'm not at all saying it's not real.

I'm simply saying it's overused these days, in many cases not warranted (NOT all).

I hope you get the help you need. It's a serious issue.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes

I don't mean to make light of PTSD, because it is a real thing. I just happen to think it's the "flavor of the decade."

I've heard PTSD described as "any incident that could cause harm"....including a large dog rushing at a young child who feels scared.

Yes, this may cause fear, but PTSD? Really?

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I discredit it. Much like sexual abuse in the '90s and bipolar disorder in the '00's, it's The Thing to have these days.

I lived through a horrendously abusive marriage, and react in extreme ways to certain things.

I do not equate my experience in any way to some I know, who were literally faced with death.

Trauma is trauma. I don't disagree. But PTSD is an extreme that few experience. It's an extreme measure that affect some to the base of their brain function--as a way to cope with extreme trauma.

Again, I emphasize that PTSD DOES exist. I just think it's overused these days.

Most of us experience trauma and cope. PTSD is a diagnosis that should be reserved for those who deserve it.

I have to disagree with your last comment.

I'm not at all saying it's not real.

I'm simply saying it's overused these days, in many cases not warranted (NOT all).

I hope you get the help you need. It's a serious issue."

No worries mate, don't get yourself chewed

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes

I don't mean to make light of PTSD, because it is a real thing. I just happen to think it's the "flavor of the decade."

I've heard PTSD described as "any incident that could cause harm"....including a large dog rushing at a young child who feels scared.

Yes, this may cause fear, but PTSD? Really?

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I discredit it. Much like sexual abuse in the '90s and bipolar disorder in the '00's, it's The Thing to have these days.

I lived through a horrendously abusive marriage, and react in extreme ways to certain things.

I do not equate my experience in any way to some I know, who were literally faced with death.

Trauma is trauma. I don't disagree. But PTSD is an extreme that few experience. It's an extreme measure that affect some to the base of their brain function--as a way to cope with extreme trauma.

Again, I emphasize that PTSD DOES exist. I just think it's overused these days.

Most of us experience trauma and cope. PTSD is a diagnosis that should be reserved for those who deserve it.

I have to disagree with your last comment.

I'm not at all saying it's not real.

I'm simply saying it's overused these days, in many cases not warranted (NOT all).

I hope you get the help you need. It's a serious issue."

I ended up on the floor, shaking uncontrollably. Someone thought i wad having heart attack, face was described as white as a sheet and i was shaking , lying on the floor. Lasted a few minutes. Mentally i was re living something and re dealing with the memory. Hard to describe really

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyway, seems I'm caught out sometimes.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Btw, jus to make sure! Im NOT after sympathy! Don't fee sorry for me! Just others thoughts

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By *xMFM3sumsxxWoman
over a year ago

SouthWest Lancashire

Wouldn't surprise me that a lot of people have PTSD, all kinds of things cause it. Support systems in the UK are seriously crappy and i notice a lack of empathy in the general population but some do tend to have some form of sympathy (which although nice for the person feeling lucky they haven't had to endure anything doesn't really help the afflicted).

There's also complex PTSD that's caused by ongoing multiple traumas.

I'm of the belief that most people who have endured stress they cannot handle or escape are likely to be disordered but they aren't ill, they are coping in the best way that they can/know how with a lack of support. This includes every person that is looked down on in society.

I'm on great meds for anxiety, i also need to get a diagnosis so that i can have more times of clarity because i tune out all the time now, more so than before i went on meds.

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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

I was told I possibly have PTSD. They're not sure. I suffered physical violence at the hands of my dad. Also extreme bullying at school (not just a little bit of name calling I had to go to hospital 3 times with head injuries to a point I couldn't sit one of my GCSEs, I had to go to police station and one day I had to be locked in a building with 3 staff and security for my own safety). My then bully is now a drug addict and I find addicts make me feel really panicky now!! Last time i saw her i had a panic attack so severe I thought I was going blind because I lost my sight!!

Not really sure if its PTSD or not. But I know it's made life really hard for me. I struggle to maintain friendships, I'm paranoid, scared of my own shadow some days!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I was told I possibly have PTSD. They're not sure. I suffered physical violence at the hands of my dad. Also extreme bullying at school (not just a little bit of name calling I had to go to hospital 3 times with head injuries to a point I couldn't sit one of my GCSEs, I had to go to police station and one day I had to be locked in a building with 3 staff and security for my own safety). My then bully is now a drug addict and I find addicts make me feel really panicky now!! Last time i saw her i had a panic attack so severe I thought I was going blind because I lost my sight!!

Not really sure if its PTSD or not. But I know it's made life really hard for me. I struggle to maintain friendships, I'm paranoid, scared of my own shadow some days!"

That's awful. I had loads of trouble like you at school, i was always bruised, injured in other ways and the teachers were just as bad.

I hope you crack on with life and enjoy it and don't look back. I just take on my issues in a matter of fact way amd don't dwell on it. Take care my friend x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi, hope you get sorted. Ive learned to just deal with it as a matter of fact way. Judt learning how to mitigate episodes

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Treatments for PTSD have improved, as new research evidence has become available. Don't compare, as your situation isn't good, thats all that is important.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP. Yes some things do still trigger, however nowhere near as bad or as frequent as used to be. Certain scenes on TV primarily, and one specific location that I still cant go back to. Counselling helped a lot, and mostly now I can feel an onset and take steps to minimise the effect. Still get the dreams though, I do not think they will ever go away. You aren't alone, and I feel your pain. Be strong.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

"Has anyone had everyday experience yjats triggered an episode?

For me its certain smells and also feel, using knives.

Ive been to counselling and works well bvut caught out sometimes

I don't mean to make light of PTSD, because it is a real thing. I just happen to think it's the "flavor of the decade."

I've heard PTSD described as "any incident that could cause harm"....including a large dog rushing at a young child who feels scared.

Yes, this may cause fear, but PTSD? Really?

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I discredit it. Much like sexual abuse in the '90s and bipolar disorder in the '00's, it's The Thing to have these days.

I lived through a horrendously abusive marriage, and react in extreme ways to certain things.

I do not equate my experience in any way to some I know, who were literally faced with death.

Trauma is trauma. I don't disagree. But PTSD is an extreme that few experience. It's an extreme measure that affect some to the base of their brain function--as a way to cope with extreme trauma.

Again, I emphasize that PTSD DOES exist. I just think it's overused these days.

Most of us experience trauma and cope. PTSD is a diagnosis that should be reserved for those who deserve it."

I disagree, people react differently to trauma so something you might not think is terrible, to them was.

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