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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been in denial about this for a while now bc I did not go to war and wasn't attacked or anything, but a combination of getting cancer, layoffs (myself, my husband), kid diagnosis and I've realized that I have undeniable PTSD. As in, things trigger it and then my body and brain feel as if I am in danger of dying - i spiral and can't focus. About to start a new job and i MUST deal with this so it doesn't impact that or my poor kids. Any tips? Retreats to recommend? [/quote]

No treatment suggestions, but I just want to affirm that it is a very common myth that only people veterans and people who were attacked physically get PTSD. Cancer, getting laid off and having a kid diagnosed with something significant are the kinds of things that make you question the foundation and stability of your life, and multiple traumas add up - when you might’ve managed 1 without help, more may tip you into unmanageable.  Be kind to yourself.  It’s great that you are willing to get help with a therapist. Sometimes talk therapy (CBT) can be enough.  Sometimes people do EMDR therapy, which does have some evidence of success. Some people take medication.  OFC different people need or find success with different things.

A good book (considering key in the field of trauma) is “the body keeps score” by Bessel van der Kolk.[/quote]

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