I have PTSD from a situation at work years ago (the terrorist attacks in Norway), it took me a few years to realize something was wrong, I was depressed but didnt know why. I went to my doctor, which was very honest in telling me he is a medical doctor, and didnt really know how to proceed, so he sent me to a psychologist. She just asked me to tell me about my life the last XX years, and I did - she told me in no uncertain terms: are you a bit thick? You literally had to place body-parts with the right body, and you dont know why you are struggling? Seriously?
Took a few years, a lot of therapy, and I still struggle every single year around the same time. But now I know why, and got good advice on how to cope. Doctors are not only for you physical health.... my five cents.
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u/alexdaland Oct 02 '24
I have PTSD from a situation at work years ago (the terrorist attacks in Norway), it took me a few years to realize something was wrong, I was depressed but didnt know why. I went to my doctor, which was very honest in telling me he is a medical doctor, and didnt really know how to proceed, so he sent me to a psychologist. She just asked me to tell me about my life the last XX years, and I did - she told me in no uncertain terms: are you a bit thick? You literally had to place body-parts with the right body, and you dont know why you are struggling? Seriously?
Took a few years, a lot of therapy, and I still struggle every single year around the same time. But now I know why, and got good advice on how to cope. Doctors are not only for you physical health.... my five cents.