[Numbed]

So there is no doubt now, I suffer from C-PTSD. No diagnosis. but it pretty obvious.

I'm not sure if I read somewhere in the past that it can be very dangerous for someone delving into things themselves with C-PTSD and that having a trained professional is a must.

Is this generally true? I ask because i've noticed some self help posts, and whilst I am big on personal growth already, dealing with C-PTSD by our self/partner over phone, does seem like a dangerous thing.

I could ask my Psych for a referral, but they'll probably tell me no funding, but if it is true that it can be extremely dangerous, then my Psych will know I am not one to stand idle, and they'll have to refer me.

So what's the reality and possible consequences of DIY with something like C-PTSD?

Thanks.

[Open Eyes]

What I see as problematic is that trying to work through it on one's own is not good because it is important to have someone knowledgeable to validate you the way you need to be validated and supported. I was trying on my own for a while and had "no" support and only got worse. Now that I have had time with a good T, I realize the significance of having someone who understands PTSD be there to help with the symptoms and listen and guide someone through their healing.

With complex PTSD, typically the person had traumatic challenges in their childhood and there was no one there to help them. So, when you work through all that, it is important this time to have that happen for you. I think that is important to finally healing, to have others to validate you the way you deserve.

((Hugs))
OE

[nummy]

I agree with Open Eyes, c-PTSD is so complex...my own treatment involves some pretty powerful meds, and did involve some innovative treatment. If reading and self help could do the trick, I'd have been cured decades ago. My therapist forbade me from self help forums the first several weeks,saying there was real danger in getting bad advice, however well intended. What I learned in therapy for complex PTSD was vastly different than what applies for depression.
You mentioned a referral, do you mean for a psychiatrist? For meds? Only part if the equation. I'm not on anything like Xanax or anything, my psych doc refuses to put anyone with PTSD on addictive meds long term , if that helps. (I was on it for about 2 weeks only til my mood stabilizer was approved by my insurance).

I understand the fear of going out, being around people and crowds, if that's the issue. If it helps, therapy helped me within, about, 6 weeks. I'm still struggling at times, but before it was 15 out if 10, and today it's maybe 2-3 out of 10...sometimes less. It may never be zero, but who knows? I'm hoping for the best. You should too. It's hard work--but worth it!

[Numbed]

Thank for you both for sharing you knowledge and experience with me. I really appreciate it!
My GF is gonna be kinda disappointed pointed though(as am I), this is something we really wanted to try and do together. Maybe when i've got a good foundation with it
Oh well, I have a lot of other problems she still can

[Open Eyes]

Numbed, asking someone to help with your healing is a lot to ask when they are not really qualified to do so, or can really understand the needs of someone who struggles with PTSD.

Your GF can learn how to be supportive and allow you to talk things out, but it's really hard for someone to give the right advice that will be more helpful/healing. I have a really hard time with my husband, I reach out to him for support and he tends to say the wrong things back that end up triggering me. I want my H to stay calm and just let me vent when I need to instead of him interrupting me and challenging me at times.

You can "try" it a little, but make sure you realize that your GF is going to fail to respond sometimes the way you need it.

OE