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Default Jul 15, 2021 at 06:41 PM
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Hi all,
It's been a little while since I've posted on here.
Anyways, in February of this year I was officially diagnosed with PTSD.
I've been working with a trauma therapist for the past 5 months and only recently decided it was time for me to tell her my story in full.

It felt really cathartic to no longer be holding this inside of me, but I suddenly feel all of the weight of holding it in for so long crashing all around me.
I have felt so low these past few days, very heavy with depression at having to face my trauma, healing is so hard.

I'm so proud of myself for finally seeking help, but it is so scary.
Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Sorry if this entry is confusing.

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Default Jul 17, 2021 at 06:25 AM
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I am proud of you! Therapy is the hardest and scariest job you will ever do, but so important. Keeping things inside can make you physically ill, also. Keeping a journal is helpful, also.
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Thank you! Yes, I find journaling incredibly helpful. Therapy is the bravest thing I've done in years. Healing is tough but we will make it through! <3

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Hi all,
It's been a little while since I've posted on here.
Anyways, in February of this year I was officially diagnosed with PTSD.
I've been working with a trauma therapist for the past 5 months and only recently decided it was time for me to tell her my story in full.

It felt really cathartic to no longer be holding this inside of me, but I suddenly feel all of the weight of holding it in for so long crashing all around me.
I have felt so low these past few days, very heavy with depression at having to face my trauma, healing is so hard.

I'm so proud of myself for finally seeking help, but it is so scary.
Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Sorry if this entry is confusing.
Yes I have felt relief but also suffer from anxiety because the therapist broke through my defensive.
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