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[Aviatrix]

Hi, First, I'm sorry if I am posting this in the wrong place. It's my first post. I'm learning. Second, there is so much on this website. It's very good, don't get me wrong. It's just in depth and intense and honestly, triggering. Just reading about ptsd triggers me because it makes me think of the traumas. The last trauma I experienced has made it a little work for my brain to read and understand a lot. Damnit. It pisses me off. I'm in tears so I'm going to go.

 

[EveHarrington]

Come back when you’re ready!

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the community :)

You might find this thread interesting > Reading Forum Increases Symptoms!

 

[Aviatrix]

Come back when you’re ready!

Thank you!

 

[Wendell_R]

Welcome!

I agree this forum was really intense when I first found it. I still stay away from some sections of the forum just because they are triggering, and that's just fine. Check out the Social section if you need some low key posts.

 

[Freida]

Hi there!

Pace yourself. :) Its a big site with a lot going on, it's ok just to take a couple sections at a time. Eventually you will find the things that really resonate with you and it will start to be less intimidating.

 

[Aviatrix]

Welcome!

I agree this forum was really intense when I first found it. I still stay away from some sections of the forum just because they are triggering, and that's just fine. Check out the Social section if you need some low key posts.

Thanks for the welcome and the suggestion. I'll check out the social section now.

Hi there!

Pace yourself. :) Its a big site with a lot going on, it's ok just to take a couple sections at a time. Eventually you will find the things that really resonate with you and it will start to be less intimidating.

Thank you so much for that instruction. It may sound stupid but I didn't get instructions on how to handle life as I was growing up, so hearing exactly what you said is perfect for me. It's only common sense, but I wasn't taught common sense. I have to teach myself. Thank you again.

 

[Wendell_R]

I didn't get instructions on how to handle life as I was growing up

That's true of many of us here, and many of us have to ask what is common sense for many situations.

 

[DharmaGirl]

@Aviatrix is my friend. I'm glad you posted! It is a huge site, and it takes a while to feel comfortable. I still can't read people's trauma diaries for the most part, since it is so triggering. I am going through a low period right now, but since you're here I will check in more often!

 

[Aviatrix]

@DharmaGirl, is there anything I can do to help you?

 

[DharmaGirl]

No, but thanks. I am well on my way to pulling myself out of the gloom. I have a lot of tools I use to help myself, so it usually doesn't last too long.

 

[Aviatrix]

No, but thanks. I am well on my way to pulling myself out of the gloom. I have a lot of tools I use to help myself, so it usually doesn't last too long.

I'm so glad. When you're up to it, I'd love to hear what gloom-recovery tools you find useful. Take care! (hugs)