Physical and mental health problems
barb68
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Just wondered if there is anyone out there who has had to deal with both. I was brought up and educated to 'hold it all together', don't complain and put others first.
Turns out I have MS, probably a physical result of Complex PTSD (traumatic chiildhood experience).
That's bit heavy for Xmas messages but I would love to connect with anybody who knows themselves that well!
Sorry if I've disturbed some people.
Love, Barbara
Turns out I have MS, probably a physical result of Complex PTSD (traumatic chiildhood experience).
That's bit heavy for Xmas messages but I would love to connect with anybody who knows themselves that well!
Sorry if I've disturbed some people.
Love, Barbara
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Hi and welcome to the community
Feel free to express yourself you won't be judged
Several members suffer from both physical and mental health issues you are not alone
Join in on the community and ask any questions you have1 -
Thankyou Janet
I hope to make contact with them!
Barbara0 -
Yes, you're certainly not the only one dealing with both @barb68
I don't want to put too much pressure on anyone by tagging them here, but I hope that some other members with experience of this will see and respond to your post soon.
You may also be interested in reading a post I put up about whether we should drop the distinction between physical and mental health.1 -
I also have both and neurodivergent too!So full house 😂0
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Hi Puja! Thanks for message. Before I say more, please can explain your neurodivergent condition! Many thanks for that.
Barbara1 -
I forgot the. ? Sorry! don't want it to look like a demand!
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barb68 said:Hi Puja! Thanks for message. Before I say more, please can explain your neurodivergent condition! Many thanks for that.
Barbara
nice to meet you umm
I can’t really explain them but it means my brain is not neurotypical, aka ‘normal’ it work’s differently….but something that’s not an acquired illness.
there are many different neurodivergent conditions actually.I have ADHD & Autism and possibly others, but I am late diagnosed so its hard to know.
If you search on nhs, or youtube you can learn more about them 🙂 hope that helps explain it?Thanks
Puja0 -
Thank you Puja! It's cos that was a new term to me and I didn't want to get it wrong. And what is your physical disability that you must also contend with? And what are the most annoying things people ask/don't ask you?
And is Puja your given name? I ask cos I used to be very involved with Buddhist community and so I used to go to pujas! Lovely name.
Barbara
PS I'm 68 and retired and had to work out my mental probs myself because I've always been good at putting on a good front and not collapsing!0 -
Hi Barbara
I too have mental and physical health problems. It can be very difficult can't it.
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With me, it took many years to identify. I grew up having to hold myself up and walk several lines. So I always behaved very sensibly if I could, but a real people pleaser. I didn't fall apart and need 'sectioning' but even when offered help I now realise I refused it because my body spoke for me and told me I could not manage the distance and travel. Because I've had MS (relatively mildly) since I was 21.
Turned out I've been dealing with Complex PTSD (that's PTSD from childhood trauma) all my life and I've been paying for Gestalt therapy for last 6 years which has sorted out so many of my mental issue.
But it can be a lonely life dealing with these private inexplicable problems can't it? What are your issues, if you don't mind saying.0 -
I do0
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OK, I am very sorry for asking and hope it did not distress you in any way.
Barbara0 -
Hello @barb68
It can be lonely with health issues. I think a lot of people don't understand until it happens to them. Which is a catch 22 because you don't wish it on other people.
I'm so glad to hear you have gone for therapy and it's helped you a lot. I've not had Gestalt Therapy before, been through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy myself. What do you find the most beneficial about your sessions? If you don't mind me asking
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I'll have to think about it, but off the top of my head, it's been the kindness and understanding/acceptance of how (in my case) the very early emotional neglect. led to a definite physical condition (MS).
Gestalt is about making the link between physical and psychological.
Barbara0 -
That sounds like it is very beneficial I'm glad you have that kindness and understanding0
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Dear Ada
Many thanks for your email. You have spoken lots in this email and I really value that!
Hope to speak again sometime.
Barbara x
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