Sufferer New And Unsure. Not Sure If There Is A Way Back From The Pain.

[DJ!]

I am a survivor of some devastating multiple trauma. I do not know if there is a way back from the pain and fear. I am not used to speaking of it, but I am at the point where something needs to change. I am saddened and thankful for a forum like this. Saddened that we are here for the reason we are and thankful to begin to shed the feeling that I am alone in my pain.

 

[ladee]

You are NOT alone.
Welcome to this healing community. We are glad you found us.

 

[twodogcircus]

I'm also new and I couldn't believe how much relief I felt reading the stories and feelings of others here that were so similar to mine.

I do feel ashamed that I'm finding comfort in the negative feelings and traumatic experiences of others though.

 

[ladee]

@twodogcircus , I don't feel you are finding comfort in the experiances per se. But possibly feeling for the First time ,you are not alone.
Nothing to be ashamed of knowing there is a place where you will be heard and understood.
Glad you are here.
Gentle hugs if you accept.

 

[Angel mum]

I am a survivor of some devastating multiple trauma. I do not know if there is a way back from the pain and...

I suffered the sudden traumatic lose of my 18year old daughter in a car crash August 2013. The effects on me have been physically and mentally devastating which is so difficult to survive. At times I wanted to give up. It has been particularly stressful as it has been life shattering for all our family and friends, but we all deal with it in a different way. It have had to fight for the support I need to cope with the debilitating effects, I have had counselling, treatment from a good phsycologist and phsyciatrist, slowly I continue to improve and return to some normality. Having felt so isolated, I now know where to turn when I need help and feel safer knowing I have some very dependable friends. It is possible to find your way back if you can find the help you need and accept it.

 

[twodogcircus]

I don't feel you are finding comfort in the experiances per se. But possibly feeling for the First time ,you are not alone.
Nothing to be ashamed of knowing there is a place where you will be heard and understood.

Thank you for saying this. In my head it didn't feel like I was comforted by the pain of others but because I couldn't come up with what the feeling actually was I couldn't come up with any other way to articulate it. But I think you're right in saying that the feeling of comfort comes from feeling not alone.