Hi there, I am 52 years old and was psychologically abused by my dad for 30 years or more, something that I have never gotten over and it has impacted on my marriage and life. I have had 4 breakdowns...

BasilCat

Hi there, I am 52 years old and was psychologically abused by my dad for 30 years or more, something that I have never gotten over and it has impacted on my marriage and life. I have had 4 breakdowns in 30 years - since I was 19 years old - and it makes me wonder if these are linked to the abuse. I have suffered really bad panic and anxiety attacks and agoraphobia too. I had my last breakdown 3 years ago and am just getting over it now!! Do you think these breakdowns are more than likely linked to the abuse and do you think I will ever get over it? I have been for counselling many times over the years but nothing has made much difference.

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Shirley

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angelicmelody66

Replied to: Hi there, I am 52 years old and was psychologically abused...

Dear Shirley, no one can climb in your head and erase the past. The best thing to do is look at the relationships around you now, like your relationship with your husband. Does your husband share certain personality traits with your father? It seems obvious that you are miserable,only you have the power to make the appropriate changes to your situation. Only you have the key to your cage and only you have the ability to set yourself free! Yours, angelicmelody66

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