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Oct 21, 2017, 10:09 PM
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I had a very traumatic child hood but was never diagnosed with PTSD, I don't believe I really had it.
About 2 years ago as a minor I was diagnosed with an eating disorder(orthorexia) although since that isn't in the DSM they just put in anorexia. I have always suffered with some other chronic health problems and pain(gastrointestinal) that affect my weight and interfered with my treatment/health because my psychologist/psychiatrist didn't believe me so I had no meds to treat it even though I had no history of abusing my meds whatsoever. He put me in the hospital I then was transferred to a Residential facility. I was treated horribly for a month in the hospital waiting on an open spot and then another month in the residential facility. I also have adhd, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, anxiety etc. a whole slew of other things that I wasn't accommodated for an was accused of faking. My family also hardly visited. I am pretty sure I developed some sort of PTSD from this whole experience. I'm not comfortable talking to anyone my doctor, family, etc. They haven't been helpful in the past regarding my health. I also just started College and am wondering if there are any things that help you guys even a little bit? |
 Fuzzybear, reb569, Trace14, Wild Coyote
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Oct 22, 2017, 04:57 AM
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I'm sorry about what you have gone through. I'm glad you are reaching out now to find ways to move forward!
If you are interested in therapy with someone new to your case, you may be able to get a reference through the college counseling area, and they may be able to provide some help to you too. I would start there. Then it's your relationship that you have started and you have the power to continue or stop as needed. You mention that you have anxiety. I have found that mindfulness techniques can help a lot in some circumstances, to reduce the anxiety enough to where you can feel in control again and continue on with what you are doing. There are some very simple ones that you can do anywhere. I also use relaxation music that I listen to when I'm stressed that helps calm me down. I often listen to it at night to help me sleep. I hope this is helpful! Good luck in college!
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Oct 22, 2017, 12:18 PM
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 eating disorders are a bear to deal with from what I've heard. You may very well developed PTSD at some point from past trauma. Reba had soem good advice in her post about reaching out to the school counselor and see what resources they may be able to direct you to. Also about the mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Look those up and see if anything really seems like it would be something you could do. Plus you always have us here  Congrats on going to school, your education is so important, very proud of you for taking that path. Again welcome and I hope to see you around more often.
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Oct 22, 2017, 12:35 PM
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Oct 22, 2017, 04:12 PM
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Hi, I am sorry you've had some troubling experiences.
 Great suggestions made in this thread.  Please follow-up for further help. Stay safe. WC
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