Do I have PTSD symptoms?
I am not sure if I have mild PTSD, but I had something traumatic happening three years ago and something happened this week that seems to trigger some anxiety, like a reminder of the event and fear it is happening all over again, and these feelings of being hopeless and restless again, like I want to do something reckless.
I don't know who to talk to or what to do?
I'm no professional, but I can try to help you out from personal experience. Not everyone who goes through a traumatic event gets PTSD, but some do. It's normal to have some of these symptoms after you go through something, since trauma is obviously pretty stressful. If these symptoms have been happening for a long time then it's possible that you might be dealing with it, or something similar. Just do your research--read things about it and see if it sounds like you, maybe try some of those quick online screening tests, that kind of stuff. Then you can try talking to a professional (even if that's just your family doctor--they can refer you to someone) to see about a professional diagnosis. Good luck <3
@Ashelyn Thank you for your response, I am not sure what it is. But do you mind if I PM you about my experience?
@bruisesonherego Sorry, just seeing this now! But yeah, of course, hit me up anytime :)
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