Re: USA male W/ADHD violently attacked now I suffer from PTSD as well

[Anonymous]

I got my abuser out of my life ten years ago. The flash backs and nightmares did get somewhat better over time. When I was triggered it sent me back as though no time had passed. Since this was ongoing abuse over a period my flashbacks may have been different as well as a different experience with PTSD. He used to stalk me in the house. Stare at me over time and then jump out and scream at me. I used to have flashbacks of shadows flitting out of site in the same spot he used to stare at me (I know creepy right?) He put his hands over my throat once when he was cornering my mom and I stepped in front of her. I had a horrible flashback once when I thought the person who was angry with me was going to murder me. I was hysterical.

Now I am much better. EMDR really helped me. You just have to keep plugging away at therapy. Just keep taking babysteps.

Have a great day!

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