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Posted 6/21/2013 12:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hello my dear friends,

I would like to ask if its possible to have PTSD 8 years after a traumatic event that happened in childhood. My father died when i was 11 and now as an adult,memories are interfering in my life. Im gonna seek help for that too. Today it was my last session with my psychologist. (university's psychologist) and she asked me to promise that im going to seek help for that..or at least share with my mom. Is it possible after so many years ?
Posted 6/21/2013 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
One would say yes. Children who was abused when they are young always have trust issues when they grow up, it's a form of PTSD.
Posted 6/21/2013 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hey jeoch,

I think it is possible to have PTSD after so long. Traumatic events can sometimes leave you with an emotional scar.
I'm glad to hear that you're going to get help for this.

UA
Posted 6/21/2013 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Mine waited 30 years, so yes it is possible.
Posted 6/21/2013 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, it is very possible. Best thing to do is get to a doctor and have yourself diagnosed. That way it is on record in case it becomes worse and you have to go on disability or anything.

just a suggestion.

Peace
Trina
Posted 6/21/2013 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies. Is it somehow treatable?
Posted 6/21/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Oh yes it is... Do you go to counseling? You can go to counselors that specialize in this. But if you can't get to a counselor to deal with it, just remember, the mind only allows you to remember what you can handle at that time. Eventually you learn to recognize it, deal with it, then put it behind you. It comes in time. Everybody's journey is unique to them. So everybody goes through different things. You could probably google it and find some coping mechanisms, or books on the matter. Try to relax with what you remember. See it for what it is. It is just a memory. Know that you will be able to handle it as it comes.

Best wishes Jeoch...

Hugs, Karen
Posted 6/22/2013 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
I did counseling for 7 months for my depression/anxiety and academic problems. I had my last session yesterday with my uni's psychologist and i promised im gonna seek help for my traumas.Maybe someone who is specialized on that in my country where we can talk in my mother language. Because its overwhelming,I've been carrying everything since i was 11, i can't take it anymore.I want to feel better.My painful memories/traumas are interfering in my life. I need help,im gonna get the help i need.

Thank you
Posted 6/22/2013 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Dealing with ptsd can take time. It kind of has a mind of it's own. Try not to think about it too much. It will surface when you are emotionally able to handle it.

Hang in there.

Hugs, Karen...
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