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ellie2000

ppl say forget bout the past, is it easy?

Former Member

I'm sorry you're feeling this way, trying to forget about the past can be difficult and can often take some time.

Would you like to talk any more about what is making you feel like you need to forget the past?

ellie2000

wen I got sexually assaulted by 3 men in 1 nite, I feel dead now since tht nite. I wake up get though the day and go to bed on repeat. time isn't an issue now I keep hitting tht brick wall, as they tell me. does PTSD ever go?

Former Member

Hi @ellie2000

I'm so so so sorry to hear that this has happened to you. Are you getting any support for this?

There are some self-care tips from Mind here - maybe they could help: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/self-care-for-ptsd/#.XZYRX25FxPY

ellie2000

There's a monster in the cupboard (whisper)

Former Member

Hey @ellie2000

Are you the only person who knows about the monster in the cupboard or have you told any close friends or family members about it? 

Having experienced PTSD for over a year in the past I have some idea of the torment it can cause.  When the thoughts were in my head, and just constantly going round and round, it was easy for me to loose sight on what the pain points really were. What I can say from my own experience, is that speaking about it made me properly outline what it was that was tormenting me so much - because I had to try and be precise when I was speaking to my family about it. 

I am not recommending you talk about what happened to you if you don't feel comfortable doing so. I am just offering a perspective that you might find useful  

The strength and endurance you have maintained is truly amazing, but we can all do with a bit of support every now and then  

Whether that comes from the Mix or from someone you know, I hope you believe that you deserve the love and care that people have to offer 🙏

Former Member

@ellie2000
I'm so sorry to hear what you have gone through, it shows amazing strength to reach out and talk about this.

My roommate at University struggled with PTSD and it also helped her to talk and work it through with close friends and professional support. When she didn't feel comfortable talking about it she focussed on other things that she enjoyed or would settle her mind, like art and music or journalling. 

Siena

PTSD does sound really hard to cope with. On your question on whether it does goes away... im not sure, maybe never completly. Your trauma will always be there cause cant change the time. But their are ways of managing it. Like you get wounded - it can be sore and get grit and all sort in it to stop it from healing but over time you can learn how to start letting it heal

maybe that doesnt make sense. Lol hope youre okay