Recovering from trauma

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So I’ve taken some big steps toward understanding my diagnosis of CPTSD, or complex post traumatic stress disorder.

I feel like I’ve started a new chapter in my life.

A lot of what I’ve been thinking, reading, and talking about is trauma and recovery.

I do not have schizophrenia, nor was I ever diagnosed with schizophrenia, which I’ve shared before. I now believe my psychotic break was caused by the effects of complex trauma.

I’ve started to branch out and join different groups, but I’ve been a member here since 2017. Close to a decade. I just don’t want to misrepresent myself.

Do you think it’s still ok to post here?

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I think the rules are if youve experienced psychosis your ok to post here

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That’s true. Thanks @Rainstorm

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you deserve to stay here I think.

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Thanks @jukebox

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Yes! That’s what the “dx’d other” category is for.

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I know. I just didn’t know if people want to hear about trauma recovery if the focus is supposed to be schizophrenia.

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Lots of people here were diagnosed as having schizophrenia and then got re-diagnosed with something else. Everybody still posts and is welcome.

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That’s a good point. Thanks @everhopeful.

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Post away! You always provide interesting and provacative posts that i like reading. You’ve experienced psychosis, no matter what it’s origin, so you belong here.

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Of course. I have C-PTSD, and it wouldn’t surprise me if many of us have experienced trauma. You’re inspiring me to get help for my trauma. And you have cats !! :smiley:

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Of course you are more than welcome to continue posting as a valued member.

Glad to have you with us.

:slight_smile:

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So far it’s been worth it for the little bit of peace and light it’s already brought into my life. And it’s turning the suffering into just regular pain, if that makes sense.

Good luck!

And yes, cats!! Here’s a photo a cat-sitter sent me of some of my boys when I was away a few years ago, all lined up like the von Trapp children. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Thanks @WhiteRaven. I like reading your posts too. :slightly_smiling_face: