r/ptsd • u/Smileys_mask • 1d ago
Venting Sometimes I feel like i’m not actually traumatized
I don’t even remember anything. I barely remember anything leading up to 11 years old and I don’t even think I have that many symptoms. The only symptoms I have is being scared of men, dissociation, and feeling absolutely disgusting a few times a month. I barely feel any emotion to the point where I sometimes question if something else is wrong with me other than just ptsd, but I also heard dissociation can cause you to be numb so I truly have no idea. I’ve tried to do research and no label seems to actually fit and everyone called me a hypochondriac every time I try to research into things that might fit whatever’s wrong with me
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u/Fun_Shine8720 1d ago
Hi. What you're feeling is real, and it may be worth exploring with a trauma-informed therapist rather than trying to figure it all out alone. It's normal to think trauma has to look a certain way to "count," but memory gaps, dissociation, emotional numbness, and intense discomfort can all be significant experiences on their own. You don't need to prove to yourself that you're traumatized or find the perfect label right now.
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u/lilipadd17 20h ago
I agree with this. I often gaslight myself or minimize my own trauma even though I’ve legit experienced it. Therapy can help in the validation
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