[suzzie]

do you think it is possible to not show any symptoms of ptsd because your mind naturally causes you to advoid situations that would cause it. i had sa when i was a child and always remembered some details and know who the people are. but i have never had any signs of ptsd. mind you i am in my 40s and never had a boyfriend, nor did boys ever ask me out ever, never had kids, never married, not a lesbian at all, no real friends just i know through work, church, family, etc. i advoid social situations like the plague. men and people of authority scare me and i dont like it when people act like they care about me and stand real close. am i just subconciously protecting myself or do i just plain not have ptsd. maybe some people arent affected as much by what happens to them. just wondering and puzzled.

[(JD)]

(((Suzzie))) You listed things that can be attributed to PTSD. Have you tried the quiz on the site to see how you score on that?

Not everyone who is "traumatized" develops PTSD. There are many patients who suffer with DID (dissociative identity disorder) who do not have PTSD, yet they coped by developing and segmenting "others" because their trauma was so great. I'm not saying you have either of these disorders.

Surely you realize that your lifestyle is quit protective, and not really social.

[Crew]

sussie

Do you have a therapist? Having a t, sure helps understanding what is going on with you.

As far as having PTSD, I don't know why you couldn't or could. We here are only supporters unlike DocJohn where he is actually a doctor.

I hope you find what your looking for but if not a T would help with that.
there is a Grounding Skills group that meets at 7 pm est on Wed. nights.

Maybe after being here a bit you may be able to write out more.....
know ppl are here to support and oh

again to PC!!!! Later...... Crew

[suzzie]

Hi, JD and Crew and thank you for your thoughts. After your comments and some thought i dont think i have PTSD, which is good. and i know i dont have DID. i am communicating with a T now by email because of something i needed to do before meeting. But it wont be long now before i can go and meet the T. im just worried that i dont have any real reason to go. i know things have happened to me and i dont live like most people but i think im coping ok and dont need any help really. i just dont know if my opinion is right. i go in circles with this alot. i am such a private person ive never told anyone anything, ever. no one who knows me thinks theres anything wrong. i act normal and cheerful and all. i dont want to go to the T and have the T say why are you here, theres nothing wrong with you. im so stress if im doing the right thing or not. im also so not a people person and im going for individual counseling and i think ill die in the first session. i just cant imagine being able to do it. what a mess have i gotten myself into.

[(JD)]

Good to hear! Well, you know, therapists can help with any aspect of your life you need to evaluate and work through.... That includes being comfortable with yourself whether you think you live "normally" or not!

Often those who have seen a therapist for treatment and end the sessions once success is obtained, will return from time to time just to update the T and make sure they're "still good" to go on with life!