Hello. So i left an emotionally and mentally busive relationship(my LO's father)18months ago. He is not in our childs life. I have just been diagnosed with "complex post traumatic stress disorder" from the abuse. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this? I have an appointment next week to start gettinf back on the right track but just wanted to see if anyone else has been through this and come good?
Thanks
Domestic Violence and PTSD
Domestic Violence and PTSD
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Hi I was in councelling for about 6 months x2 a month after escaping a DV relationship. We have a young child together so I still have to deal with him fortnightly but meet at public place and he drops off at childcare next day. It took a lot of inner work, it has taken me about 12 months to get myself back to being able to cope with work/life balance and i even recently went on a date which was fun. Be kind to yourself, i found writing in a journal, listening to music and yoga/pilates really helpful. I also rearrange furniture or clean/sort cupboards or clothes etc out when I feel stressed out, most productive use of anxiety :) take it easy, stay away from too much alcohol or self medicating drugs and think positive xxxx