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Have I got PTSD?
Ok, so, I'm 15 and here's whats happening:
in April 2016, my mum whom has no past record of abuse (besides the odd slap across the face and hit on the hard which leave bruises) attacked my sister and rammed her against a door fighting her, I watched the whole thing happen, I was in the kitchen making breakfast then I see my sister and mother fighting then before I know it, my sister is body slammed against the door and my mother has pushed her against it (with all my mum's overweight power) I had no clue what to do, I was in so much shock i couldnt do anything, I was glued to my spot and couldnt move. My mum called my dad downstairs while body slamming my sister and I couldnt handle it. So I grabbed some shoes by the back door and left to go cry at my nearest park. a passer by walking her dog asked if I was ok but i couldnt even master up a smile so I just hid my tears and said yes then continued to cry. Fast forward to now, my mum and sister are cool, everything happy and fine. but I'm not. it keeps replaying in my mind, every day, and its October now.
my questions:
Have I got PTSD
and is/has my mum abused me and my sister with the slapping and hitting?
5 Answers
- 5 years ago
Just because something really bothers you or you witnessed something traumatic and you think about it a lot doesn't mean you have PTSD. I have PTSD from abuse, and it's an extremely serious psychiatric disorder. You would know if you had it. I understand how you're feeling, but don't let an obsession over this moment trick you into thinking you have this disease. As for the abuse, it's not really my place to say. Typically, it should only be legally pursued if your mother does this regularly. Almost every parent snaps once or twice in their life, but to label someone as abusive is a big step. Keep an eye on it. But if you ever, EVER, feel unsafe, you should have somewhere safe to go and someone to talk to. Abuse can be a trap. Good luck / God bless!
- 5 years ago
If its really affecting you that much then its definitely causing stress, but PTSD often keeps people from sleeping and is obtained by a major trauma like being kidnapped/raped or war.
- 5 years ago
PTSD can only be diagnosed by qualified psychologists, psychiatrists and doctors, not people on the internet.
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- 5 years ago
I think the odd slapping and hitting was just discipline unless of course it was completely unnecessary and you havent done anything wrong to deserve it. However you should talk to someone about this, chances are that keeping it to yourself will only make things worse.
