jinny,
I'm sorry you were triggered. it can be very trying, I understand.

As far as telling your friend... well that's hard to answer since I don't know your friend--- maybe first you can see how your friend reacts to your life story that you wrote. Some people are more able to handle things than others.

I think there can come a time in a person's life where they need to get their whole story out... but one must be cautious as to who they share it with.(IMO) It seems you are needing to voice your whole story, perhaps this friend is the right choice, or maybe a pdoc like you mentioned would be a good choice-- or maybe to start with-- someone that has perhaps gone through similar-- like some of the members here or on another site that you may belong to.

What ever you decide I wish the best for you. My heart is with you.

jinny-

mandy