I've been suffering from generalized depression for about four years now and going to therapy for three, but due to location problems I have had to change therapists half a dozen times.

My latest (and by far the best) therapist i've been seeing for half a year now diagnosed me with PTSD, but I can't really understand how that means anything apart from the depression.

Most people I've met with PTSD have been rape victims or war veterans, but I was sexually/physically/mentally abused by my mother for 18 years, so it's kind of hard for me to relate.

I guess what I'm wondering is, do these causes/symptoms also apply to a lot of PTSD sufferers? Are there other different disorders that are more commonly used to address extended child abuse besides or instead of PTSD?

Thanks for any input,

-Kay