I think a lot of severe “mental health” problems are actually just reactions to abuse
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Has anyone else been severely fatigued even since childhood?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Does anyone else ever hallucinate their Nparent’s voice?
This is a support group for people raised by abusive parents (with toxic, self-absorbed or abusive personality traits, which may be exhibited by those who suffer from cluster B personality disorders). Please share your stories, your questions, your histories, your fears and your triumphs. Significant others and friends are all welcome.
Has anyone here ever made it out of collapse? How? I tried therapy and it made me worse
A subreddit for freeze/collapse types with CPTSD
Beating myself up for breaking NC
This is a support group for people raised by abusive parents (with toxic, self-absorbed or abusive personality traits, which may be exhibited by those who suffer from cluster B personality disorders). Please share your stories, your questions, your histories, your fears and your triumphs. Significant others and friends are all welcome.
They will never accept or take accountability for even a small fraction of what they did to me
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
For those of you that are disabled by this, what do you tell people when they ask what you do for a living?
Welcome to r/OSDD, a community for those affected by otherwise specified dissociative disorder. There are 4 types of OSDD, but the most common is OSDD-1 which is similar to DID. In OSDD-1, severe childhood trauma causes different identities, known as alternate states of consciousness (alters) to form. These alters protect the main identity from awareness of trauma. A body with multiple identities is known as a system. While this disorder is hard to live with, we often lead fulfilling lives.
Will the flashbacks ever stop?
A solace for those navigating Dissociative Disorders, as well as those offering care and understanding to loved ones experiencing dissociative challenges resulting from trauma. 。 Disclaimer: This community is not a substitute for professional guidance and treatment. If you suspect a dissociative disorder of any kind, please seek assistance from a qualified professional. 。
Mean/narcissistic alter that comes out around abusive family/social sphere?
A solace for those navigating Dissociative Disorders, as well as those offering care and understanding to loved ones experiencing dissociative challenges resulting from trauma. 。 Disclaimer: This community is not a substitute for professional guidance and treatment. If you suspect a dissociative disorder of any kind, please seek assistance from a qualified professional. 。
I am so tired. I just want to rest from the chaos that is my mind and life.
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Does therapy help with the effects of lifelong gaslighting?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Has anyone else felt like a ghost their whole life?
A solace for those navigating Dissociative Disorders, as well as those offering care and understanding to loved ones experiencing dissociative challenges resulting from trauma. 。 Disclaimer: This community is not a substitute for professional guidance and treatment. If you suspect a dissociative disorder of any kind, please seek assistance from a qualified professional. 。
Has anyone else felt like a ghost their whole life?
Welcome to r/OSDD, a community for those affected by otherwise specified dissociative disorder. There are 4 types of OSDD, but the most common is OSDD-1 which is similar to DID. In OSDD-1, severe childhood trauma causes different identities, known as alternate states of consciousness (alters) to form. These alters protect the main identity from awareness of trauma. A body with multiple identities is known as a system. While this disorder is hard to live with, we often lead fulfilling lives.
Has anyone else felt like a ghost their whole life?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Someone please tell me there is hope…I was gaslit so hard that I am questioning whether I’ve lost my mind, how will I ever trust my own thoughts again?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Someone please tell me there is hope…I was gaslit so hard that I am questioning whether I’ve lost my mind, how will I ever trust my own thoughts again?
This is a support group for people raised by abusive parents (with toxic, self-absorbed or abusive personality traits, which may be exhibited by those who suffer from cluster B personality disorders). Please share your stories, your questions, your histories, your fears and your triumphs. Significant others and friends are all welcome.
Visual perspective changes during switch?
Welcome to r/OSDD, a community for those affected by otherwise specified dissociative disorder. There are 4 types of OSDD, but the most common is OSDD-1 which is similar to DID. In OSDD-1, severe childhood trauma causes different identities, known as alternate states of consciousness (alters) to form. These alters protect the main identity from awareness of trauma. A body with multiple identities is known as a system. While this disorder is hard to live with, we often lead fulfilling lives.
Can being co con just feel like hearing your own voice in your head?
Welcome to r/OSDD, a community for those affected by otherwise specified dissociative disorder. There are 4 types of OSDD, but the most common is OSDD-1 which is similar to DID. In OSDD-1, severe childhood trauma causes different identities, known as alternate states of consciousness (alters) to form. These alters protect the main identity from awareness of trauma. A body with multiple identities is known as a system. While this disorder is hard to live with, we often lead fulfilling lives.
Can different alters/parts have different explanations for why they did something or why something happened?
Welcome to r/OSDD, a community for those affected by otherwise specified dissociative disorder. There are 4 types of OSDD, but the most common is OSDD-1 which is similar to DID. In OSDD-1, severe childhood trauma causes different identities, known as alternate states of consciousness (alters) to form. These alters protect the main identity from awareness of trauma. A body with multiple identities is known as a system. While this disorder is hard to live with, we often lead fulfilling lives.
Is it weird that it feels better to believe I deserved the abuse?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Does amnesia get worse as you get older?
Welcome to r/OSDD, a community for those affected by otherwise specified dissociative disorder. There are 4 types of OSDD, but the most common is OSDD-1 which is similar to DID. In OSDD-1, severe childhood trauma causes different identities, known as alternate states of consciousness (alters) to form. These alters protect the main identity from awareness of trauma. A body with multiple identities is known as a system. While this disorder is hard to live with, we often lead fulfilling lives.
I feel like I died, and a shell of me exists. Is it possible to ever come back from this?
We are a supportive, respectful community for discussion for people who have PTSD or have friends, family members, or partners with PTSD. **We are not an alternative to professional evaluation. Posts seeking diagnosis will be removed.**
Does anybody else not trust their own thoughts?
Welcome to r/OSDD, a community for those affected by otherwise specified dissociative disorder. There are 4 types of OSDD, but the most common is OSDD-1 which is similar to DID. In OSDD-1, severe childhood trauma causes different identities, known as alternate states of consciousness (alters) to form. These alters protect the main identity from awareness of trauma. A body with multiple identities is known as a system. While this disorder is hard to live with, we often lead fulfilling lives.
Does anybody else not trust their own thoughts?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
Did anyone else think they had great parents and that they were the problem for a long time?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.
