PTSD treatment process review

I share a story about a person suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder during a conversation and the experiences we've had so far.

 

 

I was abused by my ex-husband.

 

Experiencing PTSD after divorce.

 

Symptoms

1. I didn't feel any pain. Even when I cut or injured my hand or even broke it, the pain felt dull. So much so that I even thought, "I won't feel pain even if I die."

2. I had hyperventilation attacks two to three times a week.

Wakes up every hour at night and suffers from nightmares

I wasn't hungry, so I didn't eat well and had no appetite.

Lost weight from 167 to 42 kilograms

5. When wearing earplugs, I feel anxious and scared, so I can't wear earplugs for a while.

6. Became workaholic and work only every day

 

Actually, the symptoms are so much like PTSD itself that the doctor was worried.

 

Treatment involves antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and sleeping pills.

The hospital has moved three times in three years. It was once because it didn't fit, and another time because the doctor who was a good match moved to another region...ㅠ

The teacher I met at the very end really suited me well.

I think I found the right medicine for me.

Many family members around also helped a lot.

And I try to exercise regularly and eat meals on time.

 

After three years of treatment, I now sleep well, have gained weight, and no longer have nightmares.

 

But the most amazing thing is

I don't remember the details of the abuse I experienced back then. I have a vague image like a still from a movie, but it feels like a very old memory and has become blurry. Honestly, I don't remember well.

I remember reading a book like that around that time..

I never imagined that this memory would also be forgotten.

Of course, sometimes when I don't expect it, the feeling of that moment does come to mind.

One of the difficult things about PTSD is the feeling of helplessness, like why I couldn't do anything at that time. I think I tried to overcome it.

 

I asked if it was okay not to remember like this, and they said that means the treatment was successful.

Anyway, if there are people like me experiencing PTSD, I want to give them hope.

Someday, I believe you'll get better! Let's diligently undergo treatment.

 

 

Listening to it, my chest hurt a lot, and I realized once again that not only me but everyone has some degree of post-traumatic stress. ㅠㅠ