I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for almost 4 years that ended just over a year ago. I’m really struggling now.
I’ve been to my doctor and have a referral to a mental health team which I’m just waiting to come through. I’ve also been in contact with the IAPT system so that I can access therapy. I had my over-the-phone assessment with them the other day and it’s really brought some things to the forefront of my mind.
I thought I was over a lot of what happened to me but I don’t think I am. I’m really struggling with a lot of day to day things like maintaining friendships and handling stressful situations and I think a lot of that stems from how I had to act when I was in the relationship.
I’m concerned that I may have PTSD from what’s happened to me. A lot of the symptoms line up and it would explain how I’ve been feeling/behaving recently. (Not an official diagnosis by the way, just what I think based on reading up about it.)
I’m waiting to hear back from the over-the-phone assessment and see what course of therapy would probably be the best but I’m wondering if something more specific for women who have been in abusive relationships would be better. But I don’t even know where to start with that??
So basically, I’m just looking for any help/guidance in therapy for people who have been in abusive relationships? Is there anything out there that could possibly help or has helped you?