Could I have post traumatic stress disorder?!


Question: Could I have post traumatic stress disorder?
I was sexually assaulted as a child. I've never consulted a medical practitioner about this, but I am hoping to in the near future. What I'm curious about is this: Could I have PTSD? I don't want to self-diagnose but I was diagnosed with depression before I began to fully remember the incident. I'm often triggered and it can happen at any moment: I feel where I was touched and I have sensations over my body. I have intrusive thoughts and I see images of him and remember things I don't want to remember. I can't go near the places where it happened and I can't make eye contact with the perpetrator. Are the sensations I feel sensory flashbacks? Even though I'm not diagnosed, could I have PTSD?

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Unfortunately, it does sound like PTSD.. I, too, was just diagnosed with this by my psychologist. It's not fun, and if it is true (I won't diagnose you either), a psychologist can help you... I know that my psychologist helped just by talking to me during our very first session!

I do think that what you are experiencing is a sensory flashback..

We can fight this terrible disorder together, if you'd like!

Good luck, Sweetheart..
xx

It is possible for you to be experiencing PTSD. Im not able to diagnose this, so i would seek someone who could. I am 25, and I have PTSD, after 2 deployments in iraq. I tend to get in pissy moods if i remember something about the war that i dont want to. I would recommend seeing someone for a further diagnosis.
Best regards.

Yes it is possible but you should seek professional advice.


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