One of the best things that therapy did for me was to remove my shame. I could come out of the shadows and take my place in the sun. This is another insightful post from Heather’s Helpers.
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I suffer from a huge dose of both…there are times when the fact that I have PTSD is a source of shame. Excellent quote….Thank you.
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I still feel shame about my PTSD too. My friend, Heather, (Heathershelpers.org) wrote this post. I am glad you found it helpful. Thanks for writing in.
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It’s horrible to feels so much shame over things you would never have done to yourself….
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My toxic shame seemed bottomless. I felt dirty in front of my therapist. He seemed so clean. It took probably years and one day I realized that I felt as clean as I had perceived him. I wish this for you.
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Given that I wasn’t properly diagnosed until 2010 I’m doing great.
I’m finally in a treatment that works. My shame is largely connected to internalized stereotypes about what it means to be ‘crazy’…
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If you don’t follow her already (Heather) you might like her blog. She too has DID and writes of it on her blog sometimes. I started following you about a month or so ago and like your blog very much.
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I follow her…I always learn something from her blog…
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You’ve come a long way! Proud of you. xxoo
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I have indeed, but – OYE — there are still miles to go! LOL
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Just remember – no “road rash”. lol
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