Sufferer Ptsd from childhood trauma

[DeanisBatman]

I was diagnosed with PTSD 12 years ago and have been in therapy ever since. I recently moved to a new town that has very limited support options and this last month my PTSD symptoms have been worsening (specifically flashbacks while at work) and I'm just looking for a supportive environment where I can talk with people who understand what it feels like as I try to find ways to cope with the increased stress. Honestly, I feel like imI going crazy because these flashbacks have me getting confused about when/where I am while dealing with customers at work. I do orientations all day long so it's really impacting my ability to function in that role. The stress us real. I have dozens of panic attacks every day. I'm working with my therapist right now to odeniden triggers and healthy coping mechanisms.

A little bit of personal information. I enjoy artsy stuff - painting, music, drawing, writing, animation - and I am am expert at distraction. Video games, movies, book series, whatever. If it can distract me for long periods I'm into it. Currently trying to learn the guitar.

I look forward to joining this community and finding/providing support. :). I do apologize in advance, my grammar, punctuation and spelling can get questionable at times but I'll try to keep it coherent. ;).

 

[Gs172003]

Welcome!

 

[DeanisBatman]

Welcome!

Thank you! :)

 

[ILoveLife]

Welcome from me too :)

 

[DeanisBatman]

Welcome from me too :)

Thank you! :)

 

[littleoc]

Nice to meet you! As long as it’s readable, we aren’t picky :P

Are you in therapy?

 

[DeanisBatman]

Nice to meet you! As long as it’s readable, we aren’t picky :p

Are you in therapy?

Thank you! Yes, I am in therapy. I used to have a support group too, but I recently moved cities and they don't have any available near me which is why I'm trying an online version. :). Thank you.

 

[ladee]

Welcome.. and don't worry about grammar and punctuation... people read me and I mess it up all the time.. but they get it and understand.

Hope you find what you need here, it's a very supportive and validating place to be. make yourself at home, and jump in as it feels comfortable..!!

 

[littleoc]

Yes, I am in therapy.

Glad to hear that!

 

[DeanisBatman]

Glad to hear that!

Yep, it's been the best thing thats happened to me. Not sure I'd be able to cope without it. :). I'm just glad they had a therapy office in this new town that takes my insurance. :P

 

[DeanisBatman]

Welcome.. and don't worry about grammar and punctuation... people read me and I mess it up all the time.....

Awesome. Thank you! Yeah, I've been looking through the posts and it's actually a huge relief to see people posting up exactly what I'm having problems with. Like, I don't think it's cool that anyone has to deal with stress/trauma/disability but seeing that I'm not alone in any of this helps. Sometimes I think feeling different from everyone around me is the hardest part but then seeing people going through literally the same thing as me and struggling like me....just makes it less lonely and scary :). I really appreciate this site.

 

[Swift]

Welcome.