It is common to forget all traumas--only to have them resurface as dreams, strange behaviors (avoidant, did, depression,bpd, agoraphobia, panic, anxiety,you name it--
all are coping mechanisms used by the subconcious and disorders unto theselves-thus the reason so many have been misdiagnosed for so many years, and still are--
most docs are not skilled in dealing with PTSD-especially CPtsd).

Most do not realize that research is still on the table for PTSD, and that it only became a DSM code in the 80's---thus it has gone unrecognized forever.

It is critical that you have a therapist who specializes in it-has had special training, and truly knows all the most recent data. Many say they do---but they do not.

I contacted the Sidran Institute for a doc who had what it took to diagnose me properly--finally post 9/11. Many years had passed. I find that docs still do not know much about it where i live now.

Yes, it's common to remembe just olefactory, small things that trigger--you don't know why--no one else knows why either--that's why you need, in the end to go
back and face it all.

There are still some places in my past i daren't go--i listen to my gut--a good doc listens too...go easy--be certain that your gut feels okay with what is going on, and that you truly trust the doc..I wish you a safe journey ((((grizmom)))) theo