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Lucy from Stop it Now!

Member since
September 2018

460 posts

Posted Fri June 10, 2022 9:14amReport post

Dear Forum users,



We at LFF thought it would be useful to provide you with some guidance and information about PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and where to seek support if anyone is concerned about their wellbeing or if they are potentially displaying any symptoms. As many of you know, we commissioned an evaluation of the forum a little over a year ago. The evaluation suggested that a significant number of forum users suffered greatly from the traumatic event of 'the knock', which we all know is an incredibly stressful and challenging time for any person and/or family. It also indicated that a high proportion of those who participated in the evaluation displayed symptoms of PTSD. It is important you all look after yourselves as best as possible and hopefully the below may give you some helpful insight into the disorder and some encouragement to reach out for some support if you feel it is relevant to yourselves.

NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/overview/ - an overview of post-traumatic stress disorder from the NHS. Also lists symptoms and potential causes of the disorder.

PTSD UK - https://www.ptsduk.org/ - a specific charity who deal with PTSD. PTSD UK is the only charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. Lots of information about what to do if you think you are suffering from PTSD.

Assist - http://assisttraumacare.org.uk/ - therapists who are trained in supporting individuals with trauma-based needs. There is a section on family groups and supporting children who have also experienced traumatic events.

MIND - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/useful-contacts/ - MIND explains what PTSD is and they have a helpline which you can call if your mental health is troubling you.

Self help NHS - https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/ptsd-and-cptsd-self-help-guide - A self help guide if you feel like you are experiencing symptoms and would like help managing them.

Also, although not a specific service for PTSD, our Stop It Now! helpline on 0808 1000 900 is available for support for the family and friends of people who have committed online sexual offences. Thank you and take care,



Lucy

Edited by moderator Fri June 10, 2022 9:17am

Alison20

Member since
March 2021

357 posts

Posted Fri June 10, 2022 10:13amReport post

Thank you so much for this information.

I missed this evaluation, which is a shame as I would have loved to have taken part.

I definitely suffered PTSD for many months following the Knock, so this information you have posted will be of lots of help for many people on this forum, especially in the early months from the knock....

Kind regards x

Edited Fri June 10, 2022 10:14am

Ellen44

Member since
November 2020

22 posts

Posted Sun July 3, 2022 8:43amReport post

It's interesting, I would have acknowledged I am traumatised but not considered I have PTSD. But in the past few days I have noticed how triggered I am. When I am laid in bed if I think I hear a knock at the door I am right back there. I also really control my recollections of the knock because the emotions can be overpowering. I also learned of my dad's death though a visit by the police, also in really traumatic circumstances and I think the two memories are somewhat fused in my mind. I was convinced when the knock came my husband was dead ( he wasn't at home) and it seemed to take them forever to explain what was happening. I am so angry that he wasn't there and that my 7 year old opened the door to them. I had to walk him to school whilst they were still searching the house.

WorseThanAnyNightmare

Member since
April 2022

82 posts

Posted Tue October 4, 2022 12:25pmReport post

Glad I've just seen this.

I've been wondering if I have PTSD myself, but then kept telling myself no, you're making too big a thing of it. But everytime I hear a car door outside our house I freeze. Whenever the door bell goes I'm terrified of who's behind it. Early hours of the morning (when we got the knock) if I'm awake I feel like I'm back waking up to the knock.

Devestatedmum

Member since
October 2022

38 posts

Posted Thu March 16, 2023 10:54amReport post

I have ptsd now I can't face meetings with social workers I have panic attacks when the police call or turn up. I've been offered little to no actual help from mental health services as it's an on going trauma apparently

LittleRobin3

Member since
April 2024

212 posts

Posted Sun April 28, 2024 3:27pmReport post

Hi, I have suffered with PTSD since the day of my ex's arrest and every day since. 6 years now and he's been rearrested so I'm going through it all again.