[LokiLove413]

So, my name is Loki and I'm diagnosed with PTSD. Starting at the age of eleven my parents verbally abused me, and five days after my fourteenth birthday I started

Possible trigger:

being molested, and nearly raped, for over a month by someone I trusted and told me that she loved me.

I have flashbacks all the time and often times have nightmares. I'm still stuck with my parents and they don't help me with it and are often rude to me about my PTSD. The only people who seem to care about me are my friends, co-workers, and my boyfriend. My boyfriend is also dealing with PTSD as he

Possible trigger:

was raped, verbally, and physically abused by a past boyfriend.

It's just hard for me to deal with it since I'm stuck with my parents all the time, and only get to see my friends and co-workers once a week, and my boyfriend two-three times a week. Because I'm also disabled I can't really leave the house very often and can't go to school. It just really sucks.

[kaliope]

hi loki
it is unfortunate that your parents do not understand or support you, but good that you do have the opportunity for support several times a week. you dont say how old you are, are you able to go to counseling by yourself? have your boyfriend take you when you are together? there are many services available for the disabled to assist them in functioning on their own. have you thought about accessing these? if there is a family resource center near you, they can be helpful in finding these resources for you. welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome

[Quarter life]

Hi LokiLove413.

There are lots of good listeners here at Psych Central....we're a pretty good bunch.

I have been an active member of this site for around 15 months. In that time I have received some really constructive feedback and connected with several others with similar challenges to myself. For those that feel alone, or simply wanting to reach out for a chat without judgement......this is the place. I have also found hanging out in the Games Forums is a welcome distraction... a great way to have some well needed fun, and meet like minded others.

Be kind to yourself LokiLove413 and welcome to P.C

[Hellion]

It can certainly be very hard, especially if you're around people who don't really make any effort to be understanding or are just flat out rude, or have so much of their own issues they couldn't keep from being bothersome even if they did try. It is good you do have some support though with your boyfriend, co-workers(that almost seems kind of rare like I'd be worried about being picked on or judged for not being 'normal') and friends. Having some support is helpful...though sometimes even supportive people may not entirely 'understand' what you are feeling/going through.

[avlady]

its true that you are lucky to have the little bit of support you do have, but i worry about your triggers. you seem to have been through alot and i hope you can remain stronger because of it. don't let it eat away at you, try to see a doc or therapist? if you can. good luck