Hi, Are there any Mumsnetters out there with PTSD? I have been suffering from it for a bout 16 years and it would probably be good to connect with others who suffer from it so we can offer each other support, exchange info, tips, advice.
It does cripple me every now and then. I can be fine for ages, then something will trigger it off and I can' think straight, can't prioritise, lose my memory, feel prtty unsociable, get vivid nightmares, struggle to complete work or any tasks really.
I'm a Mum to a lovely 5 year old boy. Wife to a DH who has Aspergers, so the emotional support from him is ZERO!
The PTSD is the result of a relationship I had when I was in my 20's (early 40's now) with a man who was very charming, but turned very violent. I was in fear for a long time while I tried to get away from him. He then stalked me and had me in fear for a long time after I got away from him. In fact I had to move, start using a different name, etc. He still every now and then tries to find me, so even though it's been 16 years since I last saw him I still am fearful sometimes. I know he tries to get old friends to give away my whereabouts; I know he trawls the internet looking for me sometimes. Anyway, whatever the trauma, I think the symptons are similar and maybe we can help each other.