I need help coping with PTSD

I need help coping with PTSD. If anybody is reading this, please give me advice. I have nausea related to the PTSD I got from being robbed. There are no real resources which can help me.

I am afraid to seek counseling. Some counselors and therapists will just assume I am making up my suffering. I don't really get very emotional when I talk about my problems with people. I have even been accused of being a liar by past counselors due to the fact that I'm not crying my eyes out when I seek help. I also had bad experiences where the counselors didn't give me advice and would ask nonstop questions without being interested in my answers. I felt that the counselors were only trying to keep me talking without admitting that they had no clue how to help me.

Any advice on coping with PTSD would be very helpful. Please leave notes with your advice. No hateful words needed. No bullies. I am on the verge of vomiting due to my PTSD symptoms. I am also having dizzy spells.

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Husher

crisis line?

SalamanderWolfWoman · 26-30

@Husher no crisis line for me. Those people are burnt out. My problems would be considered too small by their standards. Plus crisis lines typically have a limit on how many times you can call them. After three or four calls you will get blocked from calling again. Regardless of how sincere your request for help would be.

Husher

@SalamanderWolfWoman they said that to me, but only if you're disrespectful
They don't know who calls for confidentiality reasons.
Sometimes you get the good ones who are normally older. Other times they ask you suicidal, talk half the call on the name of safety plan.
Then they ask HOW DID THAT MAKE YOU FEEL.

SalamanderWolfWoman · 26-30

@Husher in my town, they do block for calling too many times. They do trace. I even got called back by them when i had a panic attack because i had heart palpitations at the same time. They decided that I'm too much trouble and blocked me afterwards. Probably scared i was a liability or a prank caller. I am neither!

Husher

@SalamanderWolfWoman wtf? that promotes suicide