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how to get back to being social/talking after PTSD
How do I get back into talking and friends?
I used to be very social, talking nonstop, many friends, many parties. Then I got post traumatic stress disorder and completely withdrawled. I kept my boyfriend and hes basically the only one i can talk to even though we dont get into deep conversation like we used to. But my disorder is gone and its been a few months after too..But how do i get back into talking? I dont know how to just have even a small conversation with people or interact in a group i just go silent. I dont talk in school even though i used to be one of the very social party type of people. Its not like I am scared to talk, i really just cant, even though it kills me and i want to, i just have nothing to say..my question is how do i get back to how i was before ptsd, how can i hold conversations/talk to people? any advice about anything on this topic 18/f
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You've just described me to a T...
You seek therapy, Even though you assume the disorder is gone PTSD can take years to over come.
I've was diagnosed with PTSD 4 years ago after I got out of an abusive relationship. I still to this day am suffering but have come along way through therapy and taking anxiety medication to help me cope.
Try to participate in things, Volunteering is a great way to build up confidence again. Go at your own pace and try to find things you would be interested in doing where you can talk to people you can relate too. Slowly get back to where you used to be but one step at a time. I have the same problem I know exactly how ya feel on that one. :/
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