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[Monkgroupie]

I am new to sydney and am looking for a PTSD support group - preferably not on line? I'm wondering if anyone knows of anywhere they can suggest?
I am the survivor of a life threatning illness and am not coping with the resulting massive changes it has made to my life. I already had somewhat of a dysfunctional background....so this was really the nail in the coffin so to speak?
My levels of suicidal ideation have reached an all time high and as a result of my illness have also been left to deal with daily chronic pain that is debilitating!! If I was a horse you'd shoot me?!
To make matters worse (for me anyeay) I 'was' a highly respected senior social worker....... it's pretty bloody shit when you can't 'fix' yourself?!!!!
I'm at my wits end..... I have no family or friends here and am completely isolated...in fact I never really leave the house as my levels of anxiety and hyper vigilance and arousal go through the roof (thus - hello PTSD??!)
Anyway sorry for rambling, but I know myself and.... I don't know how much 'resilience' or strength I have left not to give in to the nasty little voices in my head thst are just saying 'to hell with it'?
Thankyou, I would really appreciate any groups or services anyone can suggest?

 

[ladee]

I am from the States so have no information for you. But do hope you can use the Forum until you find what you are needing. We are here for you in the meantime. Welcome

 

[Nevermore]

Hi @Monkgroupie
I'm not from Sydney either - maybe if you post on a board and put that question in the heading you will find out more! I hope there is!
That is truly horrible having such strong thoughts of suicide. That used to be bad with me too but happens rarely now - but I still remember
I read somewhere once that having those feelings is a trauma in itself, having felt that way about yourself/ your life.
I'm glad you're here! There's lots of information here, and people who do understand.
Hang in there!!

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome! :)

 

[intothelight]

@Monkgroupie Welcome to the forum!

Perhaps there is a support group of people who have had the same type of disease or something similar that can be found through local medical centers. Meanwhile, I hope you can find some support here.