One Year Already

[Zipperhead]

I just got a notification that I have been a member here for one year. What a year. In that time I have gone from being recommended for assessment, to being assessed, to diagnosis, to starting medications and treatments. This site has helped me ALLOT, walking me through each step, helping me find resources and explaining things in such a way that even I, a Combat Arms Soldier, could understand. But most importantly, it has shown me that I am not alone. My symptoms and normal for someone who has experienced any severe thrauma. No matter how we got here, our symptoms are the same.

I haven't posted in a long time. It's not that I have forgotten you all. I still have allot to learn, and along way to go to get back to normal. I know I should be participating and adding my experience to help others, but I have found that I have issues dealing with the conflict that ocasionally arises. I have spent more time on the Combat PTSD Site lately, because I can relate better, and people there understand where I'm coming from.

Having said that, this site has given me allot of hope, and I thank you all for being behind me pushing to get me through this year. Congradulations to Anthony, Nicolette, and all the Mods for creating and maintaining a site where people can learn and start the healing.

It's a new day.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool:

 

[Aqib]

It gets slightly rough reading all the terrible things that people have gone through here. Sometimes I forget that nothing is permanent and that there are success stories!

I'm glad for you, really. You thank the site, but you have done most of the work in your life. Congratulations! And don't settle for anything short of complete happiness.

 

[Nicolette]

As long as one of the forums help you that is all that matters.... it's nice for you to drop in and tell us how you are going!

 

[Srain]

It's great to hear you are doing so well :).

 

[The Albatross]

:tup: Very glad for you, way to go!

 

[Eleanor]

Glad to hear from you, and glad you are finding the best fit support for you - although I miss you here! :tup::):(

Take good care, sending more peace and healing your way....

 

[ClairBear226]

But most importantly, it has shown me that I am not alone. My symptoms and normal for someone who has experienced any severe thrauma. No matter how we got here, our symptoms are the same.

Ditto. This site did that for me too. There were a lot of symptoms I'd had for a really long time that I had NO idea were related to PTSD, even though I've known I've had it since 1993. Being able to compare notes was valuable. Having somewhere to go where I was understood, whether it be in a forum setting, private message, or chat, has been a lifesaver.

You've come a long way, Zip. Here's to the next year bringing more +++ change. (((HUGS)))

 

[ISupportHer]

It's a new day.

This simple statement says a lot. It is not easy to get to this point. Where you can see there is the possibility of a new day. Glad that you DO!

ISH

 

[Loloma]

Hi Zipperhead! I know it's been a long time since we have had contact. Since that time my divorce has come through and I have left Europe and gone back Perth, Australia to be with my adult kids.

Just thought I would drop by to ask how your going? And of course to wish you all the best for the future. (((((Hugs))))) Loloma:D

 

[Zipperhead]

Hi Lolo. I'm still kicking. Had a rough patch for awhile, but I think it's leveling off. Glad to here you're on the mend too. If life gives you lemons, use it as projectiles to through at those holding you down. It's a new day.

 

[Loloma]

Well said Zip, nice to hear that the rough patch is levelling off for you. You're a survivor and I see that you are offering support to others. That's really great, and very therapeutic at the same time. :tup:

Nice to hear back from you. :hug: