Im New At 61

[Sarah1955]

22 months ago at 59 I went into a drug rehab for 90 days.  It was a good place and a doc diagnosed me with PTSD and anxiety. I was also the first time I told others what happened to me as a child.  I've struggled with living all my life. I'm lucky that my two daughters are doing well although one of them struggle with an amune disease. I've heard the words Borderline Personality and PTSD before but never the term complex PTSD which is more like me.  I started with a new therapist last week which was mainly a lot of questions and answers. The one thing I told him I don't want my life to end feeling my life really didn't mean much.  He says he wants to use cognitive therapy. Don't know what else to type but hello.

[mourningdove]

Welcome, Sarah1955! 

I'm glad that you are here. Getting the proper diagnosis made a huge positive difference for me, and I hope it does for you as well!

[Three Roses]

Hello and welcome, Sarah1955!

There are many therapists and health care professionals who do not see complex ptsd as separate from ptsd. But it is. It has different causes, different symptoms, and different treatment. Word is just getting out about the differences, & your therapist may not be up to speed. Mine did not mind the paperwork I brought him and  is slowly learning about it.

We have a section containing downloads, check and see if any would be helpful for you - http://www.outofthestorm.website/downloads/

Once again welcome and thanks for joining!

[Candid]

Welcome, Sarah! You and I are the same age. It's never too late. 

[Kizzie]

Hi and welcome Sarah      I am the same age as well.