Sufferer I Need To Know It's Not Just Me.

[Becky]

After wondering what's wrong with me for 17 years, I've found that I have PTSD. My mind and body wouldn't "cooperate" with me; I could never overcome my inability to cope with life. I so hope I will find people with similar feelings. It's hard to feel so alone.

 

[Justmehere]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[GrayOwl]

I think you'll find a lot of expression here that is very illuminating.
Reading what other people think and feel and how they cope with it has been such an incredible support and help for me with what I feel and go through. I'm very ok with who and what I am today.
I understand I am a product of what I've been through and what I've absorbed, and that I can change a lot of that for the better if I choose to do so and work at it.
I've learned coping mechanisms. I've learned to spot danger signs and warnings in myself and my environment and how to avoid and cope much better.
And I've found great support here when I've needed it and also when I haven't.
And I'm learning how to be a supporter and much more functional useful human being because of all of this.
It's not a handicap anymore. It's an opportunity to be someone better; someone that I like better than the "me" I used to be.
I hope you take time to wander and share.
And I hope you find a positive path in life! :tup:

 

[Deadman]

I could never overcome my inability to cope with life.

You made it this far. I'm glad you did. Welcome :)

 

[TKing]

After wondering what's wrong with me for 17 years, I've found that I have PTSD. My mind and body wouldn't...

Becky, you are so far from alone, nearly 200,000 new people have joined this forum recently. Welcome to a community that cares. People that will listen, relate, guide, and advise. Just read through, your title specifically caught my eye because it's what brought me to this page. Most people in your life probably don't even notice you've got it rough, but we understand more than they ever could, stay active, stay strong.

 

[Becky]

I think you'll find a lot of expression here that is very illuminating.
Reading what other people think...

Your response gives me hope. Thank you.

 

[Becky]

Thank you. I do want to know that other people have walked this same road. It gives me hope.

 

[FoxGlass]

Hi Becky,

I am in a similar situation, kinda just finding out about PTSD. I'm new here as well so no insight to share, but hey here's one person that is on the same road.

 

[Fadeaway]

Not alone at all.

My mind and body wouldn't "cooperate" with me

I understand that statement all to well.

 

[Deleted member 41765]

Becky, it sounds like it's been a long road for you! I'm new here as well, and it is SO hard to feel alone. I'm optimistic that if we make connections here, that feeling will ease...

 

[LuckiLee]

Hi and welcome. Read, read, read, ask, ask ask, and share, share, share!!! Glad you're here!