Recent content by Fiery27

Thank you for your response, Saetva. I particularly relate to the social isolation. When my anxiety is really high I cope by doing a lot of avoiding - avoiding answering the phone or even ( at my worst ) not even answering the door. I know it's not good, but sometimes I feel like I will shatter...

Thank you Solara, for your understanding and great comments. It feels wonderful to have connected with others who know what it's like to be dealing with PTSD and how challenging that can be where relationships are concerned. I do tend to pretend quite a lot that I'm alright when I'm really...

As well as having PTSD, I am definitely quite an introvert too. A challenging combination ! I find myself all at sea in relationships right now - easily feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to kindly withdraw. For the last few months I have been avoiding most of my friends, which I know is...

That's great, RussH.

Thank you for replying, otakujome. I know how hard and how brave you need to be to do anything when anxiety is high. I do wish you more gentle and peaceful feelings soon.

Thank you so much everyone for your lovely warm welcome. I really appreciate it. All smiles gratefully accepted. Hi Amber Rose - we are two newbies together. For the last few months I have not been able to see people as I normally would due to out of control panic attacks, anxiety etc. Now I...

Thank you imtothelight. I'm sure I will

Just decided to join this community on the advice of my eldest daughter. 32 years ago now I was badly burned in a bush fire and have suffered with PTSD ever since. Just recently though it has become quite paralysing and I am finding it difficult to connect to normal life in the way I'd like to...