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Posted by KRISSY on February 14, 2003, at 15:15:37
I am beginning to wonder if just maybe, I have had a tramatic experience occur @ some time, that was so devastating that I completely blocked it. I am 20yo, female, very attractive, upper class family, attempted suicide 7 times, depression, anxiety, tried cutting one time, no self worth, not low but NO self esteem, blah,blah, blah. Been to several treatment facilities with no answer. any offers of help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Posted by Thomas123 on February 14, 2003, at 16:18:22
In reply to unresolved trauma, posted by KRISSY on February 14, 2003, at 15:15:37
Unless traumatic events have always been in memory one best be suspicious of the traumatic events ever have occurred. The ill mind can fabricate memories. I know. Mine did. Fortunately I avoided confronting any family members about the 'abuse'. One thing is for sure these 'recovered memories' have destroyed many families.
Posted by snowden on February 14, 2003, at 21:14:38
In reply to unresolved trauma, posted by KRISSY on February 14, 2003, at 15:15:37
Krissy,
I can certainly empathize with you, I've been wondering the same thing about myself. It is possible for someone to "bury" memories that were so traumatic as to not deal with them later in life, however they might manifest themselves in more harmful ways (cutting, depression, anger, suicidal tendencies, etc.) Unfortunately there also have been many cases of "supposed" regressed memories, inwhich nothing truly ever happened. I guess all I can tell you is what has been told to me...concentrate not on what has/may have happened, but rather focus on what can/may be...
Sounds generic, especially when you're yearning for the truth, or what may have actually happened, but sometimes we can't always find the answers we're looking for. I'm trying to cope with/accept this myself. Good luck to you...
Posted by judy1 on February 15, 2003, at 13:51:44
In reply to unresolved trauma, posted by KRISSY on February 14, 2003, at 15:15:37
I think the multiple suicide attempts indicate some careful examination, but as a victim of childhood abuse- I can list my symptoms: SI (self-injury), dissociation (big time, like losing days), most symptoms of ptsd. If you truly suspect something happened, then something probably did and I would seek out a specialist in trauma. best of luck-judy
Posted by Kari on February 15, 2003, at 14:33:46
In reply to unresolved trauma, posted by KRISSY on February 14, 2003, at 15:15:37
Hi Krissy,
I can understand your concern because I have been wondering the same thing for years. Actually, ever since I was a kid I found it weird that periods of my life were blocked out, since I was always the type of person who holds on to everything connected to memories, feelings etc.
When you say there was no answer, do you mean that you tried to find the answers on your own or that you have discussed this with someone? Do you get sudden feelings, sensations or pictures that seem to be without connection to anything?
Take care,
Kari.
Posted by KRISSY on February 15, 2003, at 22:27:43
In reply to Re: unresolved trauma, posted by Kari on February 15, 2003, at 14:33:46
> Hi Krissy,
> I can understand your concern because I have been wondering the same thing for years. Actually, ever since I was a kid I found it weird that periods of my life were blocked out, since I was always the type of person who holds on to everything connected to memories, feelings etc.
> When you say there was no answer, do you mean that you tried to find the answers on your own or that you have discussed this with someone? Do you get sudden feelings, sensations or pictures that seem to be without connection to anything?
> Take care,
> Kari.
>
After every attempt I was hospitalized and then generally went to a 3-4 week inpatient facility. I guess when I say no answer, I mean, a reason why I feel like I do, HOPELESS. No Dr's have been able to explain to me why I am so screwed up!
Posted by judy1 on February 16, 2003, at 12:07:52
In reply to Re: unresolved trauma, posted by KRISSY on February 15, 2003, at 22:27:43
Krissy,
Why don't you move this over to the Psychological Babble board- you'll have lots of support there. You really do need to see a specialist in trauma, are there any University Hospitals in your town? They can recommend someone. take care, judy
Posted by ricardo on February 16, 2003, at 14:00:07
In reply to unresolved trauma, posted by KRISSY on February 14, 2003, at 15:15:37
Hi
I really have no idea whether there can be this kind of hidden trauma in someone's life. Unfortunately, I do remember mine very well - 4 years of moral abuse in junior high school. I've been on psychotherapy for 3 years now, not to mention 2 previous experiences in the past, and I still feel that I'm impotent before the sequels of those years. It's like I'll always be that young teenager being humiliated in front of my whole class, or even all the students in the school during break, with nobody doing anything for that to stop! Now I've been trying AD's... It's like I'm always searching for the happiness that I lost in those years. I feel that I can't succeed in my job as much as I would be able to... I've had a couple of boyfriends that made me suffer more than they supported me... I couldn't "hold" a very nice guy who really loved me and treated me decently... But I'm still trying. I guess that's why I'm here, right now, typing this message. The idea of switching to - or adding - the psychological babble board sounded good for me, too!
Good luck!
Ricardo
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 17, 2003, at 2:17:09
In reply to Re: unresolved trauma » KRISSY, posted by judy1 on February 16, 2003, at 12:07:52
> Why don't you move this over to the Psychological Babble board- you'll have lots of support there.
Good idea, here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20030203/msgs/201069.html
Bob
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