Sufferer Quick Introduction

[claroscuro]

Hi.

I've been a quiet member on here for a while, I'm a bit shy and take a while to feel comfortable enough in new surroundings to step forward. That being said, the connection I have found through reading even remotely similar experiences has been invaluable and a great comfort to me.

I was diagnosed with CPTSD a little over 2 years ago, after spending years thinking I was truly losing my mind. I'm still trying to get a handle on the trauma I experienced as a child. I also have OCD and GAD, and have occasional flarings of depression and suicidal ideation.

I am a parent, and a wife, and this little family is my main motivation for getting back to being some kind of whole. I hope that by becoming more active on this forum I can find greater insight and acceptance, and maybe even find myself part of positive connections with others.

 

[ladee]

I am so happy you decided to post ! But sounds like you gave yourself time to choose if this is where you wanted to be. I respect that !!
So many wonderful , caring people here. It will make a difference on your healing journey. You will always know you are not alone. Glad you are here ! Sending gentle welcome hugs if you accept. If you are not ready for that, just put them on a shelf and take one down when you need it... no pressure... Hope to see you around.

 

[claroscuro]

I am so happy you decided to post ! But sounds like you gave yourself time to choose if this is where you...

Thank you ladee! I definitely took my time, and procrastinated, and reasoned myself into this. :) And I have to agree, I see a lot of caring amongst members. Thank you for the welcome, much appreciated.

 

[Lucycat]

Hi @claroscuro
Welcome to the forum.

 

[claroscuro]

Thank you @Lucycat.

 

[BlueDream]

Welcome!!
I'm so glad you are finding help here. It's nice to feel like you're not alone in dealing with PTSD.

 

[claroscuro]

Thank you @BlueDream. You're so right, and feeling you're not alone is so encouraging.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum! :)

 

[intothelight]

@claroscuro Congrats on posting! :)

It can be really hard to make that first step, but it will get easier to post as you interact more on the forum. The support from the members is invaluable as you work on your healing.

 

[claroscuro]

Thank you @EveHarrington and @intothelight.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welcome to the forums :hug: I hope this place helps you. It's very useful because of the bulk amount of people who feel similar and understand. There is a lot of advice and support to be found here :) I hope that this amazing community helps you as much as it helped me, reading all the similar stories, and learning a lot along the way. Hugs if you accept :hug: