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15-11-2007, 04:32 AM
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| |  Recently Diagnosed and Husband has Narcissistic Personality
Hi, I was just recently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome. I am married to a man who has been diagnosed with anti-social, narcassistic personality. We were married for 9 years before I found out what the situation really was. I thought it was all my fault and almost died one year ago. Now I finally have hope because I have some good help. I hope to find a community that I can support others and also be supported. I wish the best for everyone who reads this. May you have strength in your walk, and I hope the same for me.  |
15-11-2007, 07:12 AM
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Welcome to the forum. |
15-11-2007, 07:14 AM
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Welcome to the forum
bec |
15-11-2007, 10:12 AM
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Hi angel, welcome to the forum. I hope everything gets better for you.
Peace
Tammy |
15-11-2007, 10:17 AM
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 Welcome |
15-11-2007, 11:09 AM
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Hi,
Welcome. Hope that you are doing better... |
15-11-2007, 02:14 PM
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Hi Angel, ....................
and Welcome to the forum.
Hope |
15-11-2007, 03:23 PM
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Hi Angel.
I just wanted to add something. You had said that you've been diagnosed with the syndrome not the disorder. I'm not sure if you are aware of the difference or are confused some. The disorder is incurable. It creates a chemical imbalance between the two hemispheres of the brain. The term syndrome is no longer used. Also there is Acute Stress Reaction which was also referred to as Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. This is the immediate reaction to a traumatic event (up to about six months I believe.)
As I have no idea of what traumatic incident (or incidents) you have endured I'm not sure which you were referring to. Could you please clarify for me? I would appreciate it.
bec |
15-11-2007, 04:49 PM
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first, welcome.
and two,
I am not surprised at the hand and glove thing regarding both you and your husband's diagnoses.
I recently was diagnosed with PTSD , anxiety disorder, and borderline.
All as a result of being in a cult, or
coersive persuasive group...the leader
having axis II narcissitic personality disorder.
I will try to find the links for you for axis II
disorders.
I must tell you , Hitler was this very form.
There is only one way out.
I am 6 months into recovery.
And the "triggers" are all encompassing life things: music associations, symbols, things one normally wears, greeting cards, "teachings" or "orations", smells and the associations akin....it is ENDLESS.
on a side note, for former "students" of this group, there is a forum with a wealth of information concerning such groups.
it is called:
enlightenmefree.com
another person you can contact, who has 30 years experience with such groups and group leaders is Joe Szimhart |
15-11-2007, 05:09 PM
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narcissitic personality disorder and PTSD go hand in hand.
as can be verified by various "cult" experiences.
Google Joe Szmihart.
he has been studying these axis II's for over thirty years.
try the Rick Ross institute dot org
for more info
(esp those who have been beaten by their spouses)
check out
enlightenmefree dot com
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