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Old 24-01-2008, 06:40 PM
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I'm in the Eastern US. I developed PTSD from being constantly emotionally abused by my ex-husband. He was physically abusive twice and nearly killed me, but the emotional abuse was worse. Strangely, I can't hate him, though I'd think I'd like to.

I don't feel particularly anxious or nervous, mostly I just shake inside. My whole body from the waist down feels as though someone were holding an electric massager set on high against it, though no one can see any shaking. This is even worse than feeling nervous to me. I've shaking inside for nearly ten years now. I never feel safe. My father was a demanding but loving man and my older brother is the same way. He is good hearted, but demanding and difficult.

I'm so down. I just don't feel it's ever going to end, though I try to enjoy life.

I'm sorry to see so many people suffering, but I don't feel so alone.
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Hiya Sunflower and welcome to you.
Sorry you have had to go through this but glad you found us. I am new here too but have found it to be an outstanding place. You are right - you are not alone and we do understand.
I know it feels like ti will never end but it will get much better. I have mainly bad days but some days are good. The more i deal with what happened to me the more i have good days. Its a start and for me i just have to work on dealing with the trauma so i can experience even more good days. It can be done. Take care
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Hi Sunflower, welcome!
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Welcome to the forum sunflower... your certainly not alone, and there certainly is light at the end of the tunnel... you just have to want to grab it.
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Hang in there Sunflower at least you have a new beginning he's your ex. I too went through things like yours.
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