I've been seeing a therapist for a year due to divorce sadness, etc. I knew my relationship was abusive, and I just fell apart inside when it ended. My ex-partner had Bi-Polar and severe PTSD and so all along I helped her and co-existed, walking on egg shells, thinking her behavior to me was normal. It took me a few months into therapy to realize she was abusive to me, and that I also had "issues" (figure that). All along we had talked about adjustment disorder - but now the therapist told me I have C-PTSD. I came home and read everything I can get my hands on, and the scary thing is, all the symptoms "fit". I'm so confused. I am able to manage my business, be a single mom, and keep things going well - I don't feel "crazy" and most people wouldn't think I'm odd or strange.
I don't WANT to have a diagnosis of C-PTSD. I think it makes me feel broken. Or something. The only thing I know I have been diagnosed with in the past is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (which I figured was no big deal), and Situational Depression (after my child unexpectedly passed away....) and I could write that one off as "understandable too". But C-PSTD seems like a BIG DEAL and it makes me a little scared.
Any words of wisdom, or any words at all of response are appreciated. Thank you for your time in reading my post.
I don't WANT to have a diagnosis of C-PTSD. I think it makes me feel broken. Or something. The only thing I know I have been diagnosed with in the past is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (which I figured was no big deal), and Situational Depression (after my child unexpectedly passed away....) and I could write that one off as "understandable too". But C-PSTD seems like a BIG DEAL and it makes me a little scared.
Any words of wisdom, or any words at all of response are appreciated. Thank you for your time in reading my post.