I agree Skbgogirl PTSD has many different causes and there really is no category for the cause of it. I was not abused but I loved someone who was hell bent on killing himself, slowly with alcohol. Writing your experience is very freeing for you. I didn't burn or shred my writings, I turned it into a book and published it. I wanted to share my experience and hopefully help others in the same situation.

I don't know a lot about PTSD except that it's caused by some trauma. I do know that most people with fibromyalgia struggle with anxiety and depression. It's hard emotionally to deal with chronic unending pain. I know that some people are very traumatized by the many symptoms including changes socially (like loneliness). I don't know if traumatized is the right word? It's hard, I do know that much!

I researched fibro and they say that PTSD and IBS are precursors to fibromyalgia. I had both. Once I had radiation treatments for CA that lowered my immune system and Fibro took hold. I look back and I can see how I had it but brushed it off for normal aches and pains. I was taking so much Ibuprofen that it caused colitis. See a counselor they can help or steer you in the right direction. Hugs

I was diagnosed with PTSD but it was from when I was married way too young to a very troubled man. I was abused and really don't talk about it a lot Catherine is right I had to get help for it but it never really goes away you just learn how to deal with it.... Even now if someone comes up and stands over me from behind I freak out that's what it's like for me but it has lessen over the years.