Hi all. I'm really new to all this and new to finding out I have mental health issues, I'm told to stop saying crazy . I came here in search of help/ advise on my reaction to the new 'working theory" on me that I have PTSD.

So my original diagnosis from my psychiatric nurse practitioner was bipolar II, severe anxiety, eating disorder, and ADD. I have a therapist that I see weekly from a separate practice. Both are amazing people and I trust them.

We landed on this theory for a few reasons I guess. One is that I have no memory of my life prior to being 7. When I was 7 my Dad died of cancer. We went through an exam full of questions and I guess the scale ranked me as definitely having PTSD. As far as I can understand the line between bipolar II and PTSD is blurred at times but you cannot have both. My severe anxiety is almost debilitating in life and comes out when I'm in stressful situations. It's a strong fight or flight response.

So here is my ask of anyone willing to write:
- If you have PTSD and were never a military person or cop, do people
believe you?
- Do you think a parent's death is enough.