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Dealing with PTSD and Homophobic Family Members

koalemos

679d

a lot of my PTSD stems from my father and my fathers side of the family... I've always been paranoid they would find me online as I am very openly gay but they are homophobic. however just recently one of them did and I had a panic attack about the abuse.. I am so overwhelmed with paranoia and other feelings atm is there anyway to overcome this?

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    • koalemos

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      @Vexxter Thank you so much :] Unfortunately I really would not like to talk to them but I understand what you mean... I am being very careful and will definitely depend on those close to me!! 🌻

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    • NonbinarySlytherin

      679d

      I'd say make a you date. Make/Get your favorite food, play your favorite movie, take a nice relaxing bath, etc. Even if it is for the next day.

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    • Nickminus

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      I try to ground myself in reality in that kind of situation, I guess? “This is where I am, this is what I can do, I am safe, they don’t determine my worth” Assure yourself of your safe places and your trusted support system, and identify how you can protect yourself inside and out. Is there anyone you can turn to? Are you in immediate danger? And what can you do to prevent this person from making any sort of contact or anything?

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      • koalemos

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        @Nickminus I am not in immediate danger and unfortunately in my panic I didn't think to block but instead delete all social media apps atm.. As for my support system it's the middle of the night for me so there's not much I can do until morning 😭

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    • Vexxter

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      I would say, make sure you have a small support system, a few friends and family members that you trust, you can turn to when it's bad, try your best to stand up against them, a lot of homophobic people don't expect someone to stand against them but most importantly be careful, take care, friend

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      • koalemos

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        @Vexxter Thank you so much :] Unfortunately I really would not like to talk to them but I understand what you mean... I am being very careful and will definitely depend on those close to me!! 🌻

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        • Vexxter

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          @koalemos ofc! Don't talk to them if you don't want, but if they try to just know you got this! If you ever feel alone and need to chat I'll be more than happy to listen :3

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