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Do you think it's possible to have PTSD and not realize it?

Until something reminds you of it...

I'm an EXPERT at blocking things out, so I'm leaning towards...yes.
BlueVeins · 22-25
PTSD is kinda characterized by it's symptoms, but it's certainly possible to have repressed memories, and I could [i]imagine[/i] that giving you PTSD when activated.
Perry4444 · 51-55, M
Most definitely. I went through more than 35 years with it. I was out of control as a younger guy and was only diagnosed 3-4 years ago without comprehension of what I was even going through mentally. I just thought most people had issues. In fact most do. But PTSD sufferer's usually have multiple. I'm only just finding myself in life. And loving it 🙂 Even if I do still crumble at times
Absolutely. I suspect that is not uncommon.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
Yes, only because sometime it takes a professional to pick up on it. For years I was being treated for anxiety and SAD until a therapist really began to probe my past and listen to my symptoms.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@perceptivei When tings were not improving the therapist decided to take a different approach. Yes, I do have SAD but instead of anxiety she discovered a lot of repressed feelings from my days in EMS and being a caretaker. There is more, but that's the basics.
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@SageWanderer Ah. I see. Well, I hope things continue to work out well for you. I know it can take years to find the right help and get through things. 💓
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@perceptivei We've had a good start and things continue to improve. I'm still trying to identify all the triggers and tat may take time.
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JupiterDreams · 31-35
Yeah... it's possible. You should check with a licensed professional just to be sure.
Though, there are some people that know themselves so well that they can accurately self-diagnose and go from there.
wildbill83 · 36-40, M
@JupiterDreams and if not, you probably will after you get the bill from that "licensed professional"... 🤔
Definitely. I think a lot of undiagnosed people are just coping & suffering & have no idea why. They may not even realised they experienced trauma.
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@DarlingSelah I agree with this 150%.

[quote]They may not even realised they experienced trauma.
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olderuncle944 · 70-79, M
theirs also cptsd i have a friend suffers from that
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@olderuncle944 I'll have to look it up.
olderuncle944 · 70-79, M
its comes from long term abuse or neglect unlike ptsd which can happen from a short term traumatic events such as combat solders know in a certain time they will be going home they develop ptsd , think of cptsd as kids living in a war zone for many years , or a person abused by parents or husband for several years or neglected by parents no food or love or shelter
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@olderuncle944 Gotcha. Thanks. That makes sense.
4meAndyou · F
Read up on it. There is a lot of information on symptoms and possible effects.
Longtokiss · 56-60, M
I think it is possible.
olderuncle944 · 70-79, M
yes very possable
Wiseacre · F
Its possible!
DDonde · 31-35, M
Maybe, but I wouldn't self-diagnose IMO.
I do believe it, especially if one is in the habit compartmentalizing their reactions and pushing their feelings down when things happen.
Perry4444 · 51-55, M

 
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