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(C)PTST

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Is looking into the possibility of PTSD that has accumalated over events over the years looking for an excuse?

Are there benefits to looking into it?

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  • Hiya

    CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS REPLY - DESCRIPTION OF SUICIDAL IDEATION 

    No it isn’t an excuse, trauma is very very real and caused in a gazillion ways.

    I was diagnosed with C-PTSD a few years ago, the trouble is it is impossible to secure the therapy I need, ie from a trauma informed psychologist who is also skilled at working with autistic people. After my fourth suicide attempt the local mental health team assessed me SIX times over twelve months, each time rejecting me as either too high risk and/or too complex. I tried private therapy which has been no solution either. The cost is just about affordable but the therapists Ive spoken to and the one I tried working with have concrete silo boundaries, they are completely uncommunicative between sessions and offer no crisis support. The effect was really bad on me. 

    Recently having a meltdown at the same time that I was experiencing a trauma flashback, and driving on the M6 I very nearly closed my eyes thinking I can’t stand this pain anymore. Fortunately something snapped me out of it. ! I told my gp so have lost my license, which is for the best as I expect Id have killed not just myself but ruined numerous lives on the motorway sooner or later.

    I don’t think this really answers your question but is my experience of the combination of autism and trauma. 

    AnA

  • in reply to Alice-nice-Alice

    Thank you for your reply, I do appreciate it. I am open To the idea that I could have PTSD/cPTSD and how Autism can affect/influence this.  Generally ongoing emotional/trust etc although I do also have  exposure to many traumatic events.  I think I may learn a thing or two if I explore but wouldnt know where to start.

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  • in reply to Alice-nice-Alice

    Thank you for your reply, I do appreciate it. I am open To the idea that I could have PTSD/cPTSD and how Autism can affect/influence this.  Generally ongoing emotional/trust etc although I do also have  exposure to many traumatic events.  I think I may learn a thing or two if I explore but wouldnt know where to start.

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