Hi everyone my name is Claire

[Artemisia]

Hi all, I found the site because I was googling creatively to read other people's stories about C-PTSD. It looks like an amazing place. I've had a long journey to get here so I can't write it all out in one post, but I self-diagnosed this year and I'm doing a lot of reading and I'm feeling very alone at the moment. Just nearing the end of Judith Herman's Trauma and Recovery. It's been a shocking read for me. My favorite episode of South Park is the one where Cartman gets an anal probe. I feel like one of those inside-out cows. Anyway, I am waiting to try therapy again for the umpteenth time but hopefully I've found the right direction this time, by directly emailing consultants that publish in the field of trauma and asking them what to do/where to go. One kind bloke replied. Fingers crossed. Thanks for reading.

[Vanished-point]

It's not good to self-diagnose xD

My favorite South Park is the World of Warcraft one haha.

Welcome to the forums.

[Artemisia]

Shame the first response had to be a negative! I've been working very hard to take responsibility for myself because no-one else was going to. Anyway I'll potter off to the appropriate bits of the forum now...

[Scumbelina]

Welcome to RYL

Hope you hunt for therapy goes well!

[Vanished-point]

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Originally Posted by Artemisia

Shame the first response had to be a negative! I've been working very hard to take responsibility for myself because no-one else was going to. Anyway I'll potter off to the appropriate bits of the forum now...

It wasn't negative, I've simply implied it isn't good since you are not a trained professional. Taking responsibility for yourself is one thing, eligibility is another.

[Artemisia]

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Originally Posted by Vanished-point

It wasn't negative, I've simply implied it isn't good since you are not a trained professional. Taking responsibility for yourself is one thing, eligibility is another.

Thanks for the reply. I have been consistently let down by professionals for nearly ten years. I'm a PhD in another scientific field so I can read for myself and finally decided to take the plunge now I'm having a few months gap in work. I know not everyone is so fortunate but I think everyone is eligible to read and inform themselves, especially if they are having trouble finding what they need. It hasn't been much fun doing it on my own I can say that much. I'll let you know what the psych says, will probably have to wait a few months.

[Vanished-point]

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Originally Posted by Artemisia

Thanks for the reply. I have been consistently let down by professionals for nearly ten years. I'm a PhD in another scientific field so I can read for myself and finally decided to take the plunge now I'm having a few months gap in work. I know not everyone is so fortunate but I think everyone is eligible to read and inform themselves, especially if they are having trouble finding what they need. It hasn't been much fun doing it on my own I can say that much. I'll let you know what the psych says, will probably have to wait a few months.

That's understandable, perhaps it is time to see other professionals who won't let you down.

I shall wait for a few months.

[crazykat]

Hi
Welcome to RYL
I hope you find it helpful here
If you need anything PM me
Take care
Kat xxx

[FabulousMike]

Hello and welcome to RYL,
I hope you find the help/support you're looking for from here,
Here are a few useful links...
Check out the Rules here.
Check out the Guide to RYL.
Also you may PM me if you need.

All the best,
Mike.

[Violated-x]

Hiya and welcome to RYL - hope you find what you need here xx

[Porcelain Child]

Hi, welcome to RYL, i am really glad you are reaching out for help even if it does take ages to get what you want..

I hope you find it helpful being here and i am here for you whenever if you wanna talk anytime..

[Artemisia]

Thank you so much everyone!