found this clip interesting, child abuse and depression ( pizzagate )

submitted by Mellowmountain

vice just posted this video on k and depression - made me think again about the toll it takes on someone's life when dealing with the psychological effects of being raped as a child. http://y2u.be/PAfLnXFIENk

also made me remember this video someone posted on here about the ring in the uk; there was an interview with a pedophile arguing that the only reason a child would experience mental issues later in life is because society would treat them as though they had something to be ashamed of.

If they're not killing the kids they're ruining their lives. this needs to stop.

Piscina

Thanks. Good luck.

Piscina

Thank you. that was a good description. They say that MDMA reduces your serotonin levels for about three to four days after taking it. That confused me a bit, as antidepressants raise your serotonin levels. I suffer from complex-PTSD and anxiety/depression. I'm going to talk to my doctor about MDMA.

Piscina

How does the MDMA heal you? What does it do to your brain physiologically and what does it feel like?

equineluvr

The effects are lifelong. It has been called "soul ripping."

I was anally raped at 4. Fifty or so years later, I still struggle with the aftereffects (but am doing much better). However, I was also sexually abused by a sibling (separate from the rape) and physically, verbally, and emotionally abused by my nuclear and extended family on both sides. I was also bullied in school.

My second cousin is a homo and a pedo. And, yes, my family is J. I know a lot about this stuff, unfortunately.

Touchdown50

J.? You mean jews right? Thats horrible what happened to you. My heart goes out to you.

equineluvr

Yep, Jewish. Thank you very much. :) Things really do get better with time.

Judgejewdy

Thank you for sharing. Evil thrives in the dark. The light you shine on it by telling your story is what will destroy it.

equineluvr

I am writing a book, which is incredibly cathartic. Thank you for your kindness.

Mellowmountain

thanks for sharing. it's the hardest topic to bring up with family or friends, but our society is going to have to learn to talk about it. because we're going to stop it.

equineluvr

Forgot to mention that I didn't remember ANY of the sex abuse until I turned 50. This is VERY common.

The conscious mind blocks it out (repressed memories) because it's so painful. Finally, after 4 or so decades of stuffing it down and carrying around, it rises to the surface. But the nightmares, inability to concentrate, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia were ALWAYS there.

equineluvr

Absolutely! Back in the 70s, when I grew up, there were no child abuse laws on the books. EVERYBODY knew my situation -- teachers, coach, principal, my friends, our neighbors -- but nobody did anything. Back then it was "mind your own business," especially in the South.