I've just been diagnosed with PTSD, advice?
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Bigjay4382
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Hello.
I am a mid 30's aged gentleman, who has, within the last 9 months been diagnosed firstly with PTSD, and then with autism (asd).
Now I have no experience regarding mental health and their subsequent difficulties, and I'm basically asking for help/assistance.
I have got a Derbyshire gold card, which helps sometimes with transport, and I have applied for pip, and am currently awaiting their decision.
I would be very grateful for any help/assistance.
Thank you.
I am a mid 30's aged gentleman, who has, within the last 9 months been diagnosed firstly with PTSD, and then with autism (asd).
Now I have no experience regarding mental health and their subsequent difficulties, and I'm basically asking for help/assistance.
I have got a Derbyshire gold card, which helps sometimes with transport, and I have applied for pip, and am currently awaiting their decision.
I would be very grateful for any help/assistance.
Thank you.
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Hi @Bigjay4382 and a big welcome to the community! Thank you for taking the time to share your story and I hope you will find it a useful and helpful place. Please feel free to have a look around and get in touch if you need anything. I hope other members of the community are able to provide you with some adviceScope
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Hi Chloe_scope.
Thank you for your response, and your welcome towards me.
Hopefully I may find/Hey some help/assistance. -
Hello,
Do you have any resources
where you live?... You could speak to your GP for any advice needed and see if they have any links etc for local support.
good luck! -
Hi. I believe there's some resources around Sheffield, as I live between there and chesterfield.
I've been referred for counselling so far, and awaiting appointment/s, so I guess that's something.
Oh, I've also been in touch with combat stress, as I am ex-army, and they are running an educational workshop/course each Friday beginning 13th, and lasting for 6 weeks.
Lets see what that brings...
Thank you for your kind words, and good luck to you too. -
Thanks! All the best.
you could also try some books on PTSD. Sometimes I find researching things help to understand it better. Good you got Therapy pending! -
@livrose86 Thank you very much for the advice.
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