Hello,
I've name changed for this. And stuck this post in OBT for a bit of privacy.
I'm mid forties now, I've had problems with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trust issues and agoraphobia for years.
I've had CBT and tried lots of things to help me overcome this.
I have a great mum, my dad was horrible, physically and emotionally abusive, though he's ok now.
Also when I was a boy of ten, a babysitter (female) who was fifteen used to play some inappropriate games with me. (That's all I'm willing to say) This happened 3 or 4 times as I recall.
Would these events have caused my problems? Or could it be other things?
I've never talked in real life about any of this past events really. And I don't know if it'd help or who to talk to.
I've improved a fair bit over the years but what would posters advise about trying to get further help?
Is there a point where you can move on from childhood events? Or stop blaming them?
Lots of questions!!
Any help appreciated.