Don't think I am coping well unable to go out side or leave my bedroom was told about 20 years ago have PTSD how can I change

[amandaj]

[swanlinnet]

Hiya Amanda

Hope you soon pick up. You are not alone and I am sure you will begin to feel a bit better just knowing there are people here who understand.

I think if you want to 'change' then you have made a very good step by joining this site.

There are some brilliant people here who all understand how it is when we have so-called mental problems.

I have been through my own troubles with it . I had and still get twinges of social anxiety ...getting too self conscious when I am in crowds .

It is nowhere near as debilitating as what it used to be . Just interacting on this forum is a real blessing. Amanda, you are not alone and I hope you soon pick up.

Vince : )

[amandaj in reply to swanlinnet]

Thank you things have never been so bad it scares me did something stupid and smashed a glass on me head have been through a hell of a lot and was unable to cope I also have strange visions alot so don't trust me self so try to avoid people even my own husband and daughter it can not control me this badly it has to change so need to give me head a wobble thanks again amanda

[leehow79]

I really feel 4 u. im unable 2 live at home wiv my partner + daughter, am stayin wiv my mum. never would hav thought this illness was so debilitatin. wish i could hlp more but not in a gud place 2 reasure people at the moment, but i know the luvly people on this site will do so. wiv kindest regards leeanne.

[Pickle165]

my agoraphobia has gone up and down over the years and o will yours, mine is at a real low right now so really feel for you. please chat to me anytime. x

[marty175]

This must be awful. Can I ask if you've seen a therapist/doctor since you were told 20 years ago that you had PTSD? In short: are you receiving treatment/care for this problem?

I strongly advise you to talk this over with your doctor if you have not already done so. Also with a therapist trained in treating trauma (if, indeed, the diagnosis is still PTSD and not something else).