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PTSD

PinkSpartyPinkSparty member
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Hi everyone!

My names is Allison. I am due October 17th.

My therapist recently told me that she believes I have PTSD. Without getting into all the details... I hade a huge falling out with my inlaws (primarily my MIL) and my life started spiraling out of control. This falling out was a HUGE trigger for my PTSD.

My PTSD stems from growing up in an extremely violent household and being physically abused my father. I spent two years in therapy in my early twenties and things got better, but with this falling out my life has gotten out of control. I treat my husband horribly, but I am also in a great deal of pain and feel alone. I feel like no one understands me. I am very worried about how I will be a good mom, wife, and have happy life.

Anyone else out there with PTSD?

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  • SPIJaimieSPIJaimie member
    I am not but will definitely be thinking and praying for you and your situation. So sorry to hear about your father growing up. I can't imagine! It sounds like you found a man that is trying to support you now. Once again, t&p!
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  • milwaukeejmilwaukeej member

    Me! I had horrible PTSD from my pregnancy (still have it, but I'm coping). Therapy and some pretty aggressive medication (for a while, now I'm down to 2 meds) helped a ton.

    I actually spent a week in a mental hospital shortly after DD came home,

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  • ckwats33ckwats33 member

    I'm sorry to hear about what you have been through.  I come from a similar situation except mine was a long history of sexual and verbal abuse.  I am lucky because my life started coming together once I got into therapy and found my husband,

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  • RachelLaree20RachelLaree20

    Thoughts and prayers for you!

    I have PTSD as well stemming from childhood sexual abuse at the hands of my mother and step-dad.  It brings up a lot of fears and doubts about parenthood which are really hard to talk about.  I'm afraid I'l

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    imageRachelLaree20:

    All I know right now, though, is that I love my little unborn baby with all my heart and I'll do everything

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