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Feb 05, 2011, 08:39 PM
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How long does it take to recover from an abusive relationship? It's been August 2009 since I broke up with the bastard, but I'm still screwd up with a nasty case of PTSD. It made my agoraphobia come back with a vengeance. I have a hard time even leaving the house or being around people. I have a hard time finding a job.
This bastard abused me emotionally, physically, financially and sexually. I hate myself for not breaking up with him sooner. Hell I had that awful feeling of "This isn't a good idea to get involved" but I thought that I was too old to find anyone else. I really hate myself for this. I hate myself for ruining my life by staying with him for that year. I fear that I am forever broken and my life is basically over. |
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Feb 05, 2011, 09:28 PM
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I wish I knew the answer...all I can say is hang in there
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Feb 06, 2011, 04:46 AM
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I'm sorry for your pain ((((( slatkamala )))))
everyone is different, but maybe going to counseling again would help you in terms of getting things out and beginning to heal from the pain of being in an abusive relationship. I am glad you got out of it within a year and didn't stay with him~that took a lot of courage to get out~give yourself a break and don't be so hard on yourself for not doing it sooner... having PTSD also, it takes a while to begin the healing process...being self-loathing I understand the emotions behind that...but it IS possible...remember that it took a while to get in this position, so it will take a while to get out of it... I would make an appt with a T soon if you still find yourself in a lot of pain...the T can help...even if for just a short time...it sounds like you would benefit from it... Jewels  
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Feb 07, 2011, 10:46 AM
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Yes, Slatka, therapy is imperative. You have to work through this stuff. If you don't, it ain't going away.
Actually, you left after one year. This is excellent!
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