Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

17 years ago I was prescribed a medication which I do believe I needed at the time. It was to be short term, and not related to my
mental health.
Every doctor and nurse appointment since then I have queried this medication and the need to still be taking it. I was assured that I still needed it even though it took me to some pretty dark places.
Finally three months ago a new doctor arrived. And this appointment was a life changer. Without being unprofessional, he was amazed that I had been on this medication for such a long time, and he changed me to a different one.
What a huge difference - my mind is now so much more calmer, the dark thoughts have gone and life is so much better.
If you can, advocate for yourself
Medication is so helpful, just the correct ones.
Only you know you 💜. Take care X

17 years ago I was prescribed a medication which I do believe I needed at the time. It was to be short term, and not related to my
mental health.
Every doctor and nurse appointment since then I have queried this medication and the need to still be taking it. I was assured that I still needed it even though it took me to some pretty dark places.
Finally three months ago a new doctor arrived. And this appointment was a life changer. Without being unprofessional, he was amazed that I had been on this medication for such a long time, and he changed me to a different one.
What a huge difference - my mind is now so much more calmer, the dark thoughts have gone and life is so much better.
If you can, advocate for yourself
Medication is so helpful, just the correct ones.
Only you know you 💜. Take care X

Tĥe latest post of @thomas_of_copenhagen made me think of my relationship with psychiatrists.
Since I know about my real diagnosis, which is CPTSD, I've been skipping countless psychiatrist's appointments.
I'm not brave enough to end it and find myself a medical, trauma informed professional. Don't know where to start searching....

Any advice or experience?

Tĥe latest post of @thomas_of_copenhagen made me think of my relationship with psychiatrists.
Since I know about my real diagnosis, which is CPTSD, I've been skipping countless psychiatrist's appointments.
I'm not brave enough to end it and find myself a medical, trauma informed professional. Don't know where to start searching....

Any advice or experience?

Yesterday I read a post on Facebook, by The Way Of The Horse, that hit home with me. It says: "you don't need to fix someone to help them heal." The power of leting be and appreciating. I shared it, tagging my boss. that second, I felt shame - as if I did something wrong...

Another post said: joy isn't what's left after functioning. That hit home with me almost as much, if not much deeper....

Yesterday I read a post on Facebook, by The Way Of The Horse, that hit home with me. It says: "you don't need to fix someone to help them heal." The power of leting be and appreciating. I shared it, tagging my boss. that second, I felt shame - as if I did something wrong...

Another post said: joy isn't what's left after functioning. That hit home with me almost as much, if not much deeper....