swgrl09
01-09-11, 16:47
Hi, I think I may have PTSD. I am currently seeing a counselor, who suggested it, but has not really helped with treatment much.
This started when my mom passed away in January of this past year. She found out November 27 2010 that she had neuroendocrine cancer that was in her lungs, liver, and colon. It was a very bad month and a half after that until she passed away. I was with her almost every day, and she truly suffered. Not to go into too much detail, but I wouldn't wish what she went through or what we went through being with her on my worst enemy.
After her death I dealt with symptoms that seemed like PTSD, as my counselor said. I would have flashbacks to her dying, in pain, etc. I had nightmares every night for many months. I still have them, but not necessarily every night now. If I saw/heard anything that reminded me of what happened, I'd dip into a deep depression. Eventually the symptoms were not as bad, but still difficult. I suffer from extreme anxiety.
Also more recently I was extremely violated by my brother-in-law. I don't want to go into details, but now I cannot shower or be intimate with my boyfriend, whom I love, without feeling sick. I have seen my counselor, and again she said it is PTSD, but hasn't really offered up much treatment.
My question is what type of counseling do you recommend? Is there a specific type of trauma counselor I should see? Any other tips?
Thanks.
This started when my mom passed away in January of this past year. She found out November 27 2010 that she had neuroendocrine cancer that was in her lungs, liver, and colon. It was a very bad month and a half after that until she passed away. I was with her almost every day, and she truly suffered. Not to go into too much detail, but I wouldn't wish what she went through or what we went through being with her on my worst enemy.
After her death I dealt with symptoms that seemed like PTSD, as my counselor said. I would have flashbacks to her dying, in pain, etc. I had nightmares every night for many months. I still have them, but not necessarily every night now. If I saw/heard anything that reminded me of what happened, I'd dip into a deep depression. Eventually the symptoms were not as bad, but still difficult. I suffer from extreme anxiety.
Also more recently I was extremely violated by my brother-in-law. I don't want to go into details, but now I cannot shower or be intimate with my boyfriend, whom I love, without feeling sick. I have seen my counselor, and again she said it is PTSD, but hasn't really offered up much treatment.
My question is what type of counseling do you recommend? Is there a specific type of trauma counselor I should see? Any other tips?
Thanks.