How frustrating is this?????

[Marnie22]

I was diagnosed with PTSD just over a year ago. It was brought on by a life changing brain injury that I suffered in hospital whilst having a minor procedure. I was diagnosed by a neuropsychologist and have been waiting for treatment.

After two assessments with a psychologist, I have now been told I cannot at present access any treatment that involves reliving/reprocessing the traumatic memories because I have an ongoing medical negligence case. I was supposed to be being assessed with a view to having EMDR. Now all I can be offered are 'coping strategies' e g. relaxation, mindfulness etc. Even this support won't be available for another couple of months. I already do relaxation and mindfulness, together with hypnosis. I have terrible problems with raging anger and violently shifting moods. I was so hoping I would get some real help after trying to deal with this for three years.

I feel like every time I get up, my legs are kicked out from under me.

I understand the reasons for all of this, but where does that leave me?

[Nathalie99 Partner]

I am very sorry, Marnie22, that you are having a major trauma and brain injury from negligence at the hospital.

It's unpeakable that you are told to wait for support because of other reasons. I really think that your support should be a priority and I know it makes a difference how soon you receive it after trauma.

Reprocessing is really tough physically and mentally so maybe that's why they want you to first do mindfullness.

I am sending you heartfelt support. You can share and reach out and we are here for you.

I am sorry you are so alone in this...

Sending you a hug.

P.S. if privacy is important, you might want to lock your post to make it private to the community only.