ChelseaLuv, I'm so sorry that you're experiencing these symptoms, and that you've had such a traumatic childhood.
Yes..........PTSD can contribute to various behaviors, but risky behaviors (like random sexual encounters) could be a symptom of something entirely different. The only means to sort this out would be to consult a psychological professional that specializes in trauma and domestic violence. I would also suggest that you seek a psychiatric evaluation, as well. Keep in mind that both disciplines involve mental/behavioral health, but that they approach treatment and management of issues in totally different manners. Having typed that, medications for a psychiatric disorder should always be accompanied by counseling therapy with a mature, well-grounded, and highly recommended therapist - recommended by patients, as well as colleagues.
Any treatment will cost money, although there may be many, many resources available to you through Social Services, depending up on your income, living situation, etc. As it is, you're willing to spend money to hook up with random people and risking extreme consequences: HIV, various STD's, bug-chasers, and violent individuals who use sex as a means to troll victims. It would be to your benefit to seek whatever resources are available to you and this is something that you're going to have to decide to do for yourself and yourself, alone. The "sex addiction" is only a symptom and can most certainly be managed. But, only a trained, licensed, and well-versed professional is going to help you get to the core of the issues that are causing the symptoms.
ChelseaLuv, you are valuable in this vast Universe - far more valuable than just being an object for continued use and abuse. You have experienced a number of significant traumas that can be processed and put in their proper places, but only you can determine whether or not you're going to make rescuing yourself a priority - nobody else in the world can do this for you, no matter what they might lead you to believe.
Best wishes to you and brightest blessings
Congratulations on your recovery and healing!
I want to caution you, and those reading your post, that hypnotherapy can be helpful, and it can also be very dangerous. It is vital for anyone considering this approach to seek a hypnotherapist with strong references and credentials, and to consider a combination of many approaches when dealing with emotional disorders. Most are, indeed, manageable, but there is no "cure" for childhood traumas or long-term abuse. There is a journey of recovery and healing that becomes less challenging as time progresses and the client reaches personal milestones. I would suggest that the word, "cure," be used very, very sparingly.
Each person is an individual that has developed according to their genetics, environment, education, nutrition, and spiritual/religious upbringings. This is why "cloning" isn't the answer to immortality - the clone is genetically identical, but they won't have the Life's experiences of the donor. So, each individual is (or, isn't) going to respond to different tools, techniques, and methods.
Again, congratulations on your recovery and keep in mind that this approach may not work for everyone.
I am very sorry that you're experiencing such devastating health issues. I understand that feeling of just wanting to throw in the towel, and I struggled with that option, myself.
I have a dear friend who has been challenged with candida for decades. Doctors refused to acknowledge that it even existed, much less guide him on how to manage the dreadful symptoms. One thing that he found very helpful was a whole-self alteration that took many, many years. There is no such thing as a "One-and-Done" approach to this condition. It's more of a process of elimination - he cut things out of his diet, to begin. For him, even fruits and vegetables that were high in sugar content were out. This was no easy task, either - it took YEARS for him to sort most of this out.
Then, he began adding one supplement at a time. Sometimes, he would reduce one while adding another, or add a new one and eliminate another. Again, this took time and personal dedication. And, it didn't happen because any medical doctor guided him, either. He consulted a number of holistic practitioners, and they each had something positive to add, even if none of them agreed on one single approach.
THEN.......he began to add colloidal silver to his regime. Now, it's very, very important to understand that colloidal silver is a wonderous thing, but it can also backfire. So, care, caution, and attention to details are of vital importance.
Finally, explore your spiritual and emotional needs. Nearly every condition that wasn't created by some catastrophic injury is a whole-self endeavor - even recovery from a catastrophic event is a "Whole-Self" effort. Mind, body, spirit.......they all work, together, for the benefit of the whole organism. Whatever works for you to bring you calm balance, courage, and reslove.
Brightest blessings to you - you are far too important to exit this earthly world untimely.
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