Flare-Up Of PTSD Related To Childhood Sexual Assault TW
I have kept my PTSD under control for some time. But recently I discovered a chat and forum site I frequent has posted pictures of male children in tights with nothing else on. I find this to be unacceptable; and a co-chatter informed the authorities of this site. Unfortunately for me knowing and eventually seeing this site caused me to have a return of my own assault by my maternal grandfather. It was rather shocking to experience this all over again as it has been a while since that had occurred. Now symptoms of depression, anxiety, hypervigilance, and profound sadness has plagued me at work as well as in my personal life. I would like this episode to recede again and allow me to return to my life. But I don't know if that will occur. I'm hoping for the best. That is all I can do; as well as use my coping mechanisms. I want my life back very badly.
@xandia
As someone who also manages his own PTSD, I empathize with your symptoms; identifying triggers is important, as I imagine you know, so we can deal with them.
I do not mean this in a trite way, at all, when I say that I am proud of you and the progress you have undoubtedly made so far in your battle against PTSD; I know it is not easy.
