I think I may suffer from ptsd

[rrichardson]

As a young child I was sexually abused and up until about 10 years ago, it was deep in the back of my mind. Recently after not engaging intimately my ex and i were intimate. I felt like I was being victimized all over again. Probably because I didn't really want to have sex, it just happened. When I am abstinent I feel so much better about myself, but once I do I feel it all over again. My body is literally having a negative reaction to intimacy as in I may be willing, but I can't seem to stay into it.

[gerg]

I am no doctor , but I don't think that you would meet the criteria for PTSD. It sounds like your sex drive has changed and you connected the change to the abuse. I would say that the feelings you had were legitimate since you were engaged in something that you did not want to do.

[lucabella]

Definitely talk to your GP. Hope it goes well

[fauxartist]

yeah....I was a child abuse survivor....and it happened off and on during my childhood and early teens...I was told I had CPTSD because it was a series of events over a period of time. I would for sure talk to a therapist that understands PTSD....it's a process and well worth getting your life back.

[Hidden]

Hi Rrichardson,

I am not a doctor, but it is possible that you are struggling with ptsd. It might be a good idea to have a professional evaluate you. Also, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) might help you reduce your fears and begin to recover from childhood sexual abuse.

Blessings