At first I actually was kind of dismissive of my PTSD diagnosis, because I was in denial about how actually bad, some of the stuff I'd experienced was. Now the PTSD Dx is actually a relief, because it means I'm not crazy - I'm having adaptive coping strategies to a sick situation, but those coping strategies are no longer effective, so I need to learn new ones. Since I've been doing the one-on-one trauma therapy, it's been hugely helpful, and I feel like I'm actually making progress.

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