Are their any good web sites for people who have been sexualy abused and raped ...?

Question:

I have been sexualy abuse 10 years . And raped way too many times . I have been free of it for 3 years . It makes me so sad . No medication has helped my depression . My doctor said their is not much more I can try . I have been hospitalized 8 times . It seems like I am put in one ever three to five months . I just want some good web sites that may be of some use ...

Answers:
This group is pretty good, has discussions and resources and it's free to register. http://www.pandys.org/

I just wanted to add that I'm so sorry you've been through all of this. I went through trauma such as yours and I know the sadness and fear that can sometimes be crippling. Very often a person who has been through such trauma needs more than medication and some general counseling. I guess what I'm saying is that even though online support can be very good, it's also important to have some "real time" therapy. The thing is that you may not have found the right therapist yet because it took me a long time to find one that was good for me. It's vital to see one who has experience in working with people who've gone through severe trauma and who has the compassion and skills to help you learn better coping skills for yourself. Sometimes therapists who help with abuse survivors will use such techniques as EMDR, cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques and working on ways to build better self-esteem. I don't know if you've been to a therapist yet with this type of experience but if not I really suggest that you try to find one.

I wish you all the best in your recovery. I know it can be a tough road, but things can get better. You are not alone and I care. :)

http://www.healthyplace.com

See www.rapevictimsupport.com & http://www.vaonline.org/support.html... & http://rainn.org/ Call 1800 656 HOPE. View PTSD, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris... on page 6, and practise daily, and when needed, one of the relaxation techniques on page 2: depression treatments.

http://www.hopeline.com/ or http://www.rainn.org/

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