Don’t be embarrassed, lovely, be very proud that you’ve done what is often the hardest bit by admitting that there’s something wrong and asking for help. However, I am appalled at what your doctor has said. Trauma like you’ve suffered causes all sorts of issues and is rarely gone just because the person has gone. As a doctor, he should know that. And telling you he didn’t know how to help you is just a cop out, and unacceptable although I’m glad he finally decided to refer you to someone dealing with domestic abuse......
As for feeling worse, unfortunately it’s often the case that opening up to someone can initially make you feel a lot worse. Reliving the trauma as you have is exhausting and draining. So please, hunni, try to be kind to you and rest.
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