Sufferer Checking In To Say Hello And Introduce Myself

[Saule]

Hello,

I'm based in Australia and I've recently been diagnosed with PTSD. I also have a history of depression and GAD, but I think my PTSD has been undiagnosed for many years and is the root of a lot of my problems. I'm glad to finally have some insight into why things have been so difficult for me in the past, and I'm looking forward to working through things and not just sweeping them under the rug and 'getting on with it'. I've been able to do that until recently, but I can't really ignore things any more. I'm having weekly therapy and thinking about taking meds for a little while so I can get the most out of my therapy. My partner is a great support but I know it can be really hard supporting me when I'm so up and down.

This forum kept coming up on my Google searches on PTSD, so I decided to join to learn more and hear about others' experiences. I don't know anyone IRL with PTSD and it's so easy to feel alone in all this. It's really nice to see that there are others out there who understand.

See you around,
Saule

 

[GrahamCracker]

Welcome, Saule. I hope you find some community here.

 

[franciemarnie]

Welcome Saule! This is a great place for support and healing and sharing. See you soon.

 

[CrazyHorse]

Welcome! :-)

 

[nomedic1]

Welcome

 

[intothelight]

Hi Saule,

Welcome to MyPTSD forum!:)

Glad to hear that you are no longer "sweeping it under the rug" as that really doesn't work in the long run. I hope you find therapy and resources such as this site beneficial to your healing.

Take care.

Debbie

 

[Saule]

Glad to hear that you are no longer "sweeping it under the rug" as that really doesn't work in the long run

Yeah, I've finally realised this. I've spent so many years in denial that my childhood was abusive and had affected me. It's been immensely difficult but also very liberating to acknowledge this. Self-awareness can be painful but I feel like I'm finally making steps forward.

 

[wicked child]

Welcome Saule. I hope you find the forum as useful as I have done.

You really are over the worst of it now. I know I am. I have found a place here that is very liberating.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome.

 

[EverOnly358]

In new, too and like you, I don't know anyone IRL with PTSD. I think the worst part is accepting the suffering isn't over even though you're away from the trauma. It's going to keep coming up until it's dealt with. But it sounds like you're doing just what you should be doing (therapy, meds). Hang in there and know that you're definitely not alone. :D