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Way to go @laurie71. What a powerful poem you've penned! It takes a brave soul to post a deeply personal poem like you have. Again well done to you!

I too have issues with self destructive behaviours. Drinking too much has been a problem for me as well as self harm. All I can say is that I've been there. I have also been so low that I've attempted suicide in the past. It can get better and we are all hear to listen and help. hang in there...

That's what happened to me to @Fadeaway

I think it is a great idea. I did karate for four years because I wanted to learn how to defend myself against my ex and anyone else for that matter, should the need arise. I did however find sometimes that I was triggered. One time my sensei was demonstrating a chock hold and how to get out of...

It does seem a bit strange that anyone would post a link to a story like that. I wish I knew what to say to you to bring some comfort but I'm not very good with words. I will say that I am really thinking of you at this time and even if you just need to get you thoughts out I can...

You're not a traitor you're really courageous.

I re read your post and I realize now that it WAS a stupid question. I really didn't mean to cause you any distress.

Sorry got a bit confused when I read your original post. Again apologies. You've done an incredibly brave thing ringing crime stoppers.

I think I know the image that you're talking about as I am in Victoria too. What has you most worried at the moment?

Good luck hon.

I'm sorry to hear you're struggling @Wyakin. I have days like that too. I'm thinking of you and sending good wishes your way. :hug:

Welcome @XtraRite. I was diagnosed several years ago. I found this forum by accident too and I joined because I wanted to connect with people in a similar situation.(as you said "who get it") I have found this forum to be a god send, not just for advise but also support through the tough times...

Yes @Notsowild I am in therapy, have been for a few years on and off. I sometimes feel a sense of loss towards my old self and who I am now. One of my biggest problems now is hyper vigilance where as before I was quite an easy going laid back person.

Hi @Go Hungry. I was diagnosed by a professional, however, when I first read up on the condition I was relieved too, that, as you said I was a miserable coward or insane or even possessed. (yes I really thought that was a possibility)!! Welcome to the forum. Hope we can help and support you...

The violence towrds me was common place. I just got used to it, however, towards the end of my marriage the violence went up a notch towards deadly. I was just wondering if anyone else experienced an increase in the nature or severity of the violence?

Btw. Sorry if my typings a little all over the place. It s 11:24 pm where i am and night meds are kicking in.

I know that one of the defining factors for having PTSD is the threat of death or severe injury or the perception of. The day that happened to me was a normal (normal in my house) autumn day. It started out normally but things took a rapid turn for the worse. And then it happened. The end of my...

@ghotiff is spot on. My current husband initially took it personally too, but after sometime he came to realize it was the ptsd and not him.

Hi and welcome. I think that you are incredibly brave for asking for help and taking that first big step. Well done. :)

We are when you need us @Definitely..maybe.

I don't think I coped well unfortunately. I do understand the anger though. It feels like we're the ones who get the life sentence and they suffer no repercussions whatsoever. It still bothers me even after many years that he only got a slap on the wrist by the justice system yet I'm still here...

I had a very similar experience to @Notsowild, I too was in a support group where I was told I was the most abused person the councillor had ever met. She also told me that when I first came to the group I looked like I'd just stepped out of a concentration camp. It had the opposite effect on me...

Hi Spider. Welcome to the forum. It's really good to hear that you feel ready to find peace and healing. Helping others is similar situations is also a commendable goal. Hope we can help.

That is certainly a possibility @shimmerz. I suppose it could have been something that triggered me on a subconscious level.

I have been doing ok with handling my symptoms however on Monday for no reason at all I woke up feeling incredibly depressed. I even started to think that everyone would be better off without me. (which is really bad for me) I ended up crying for the entire day. The only time I managed to hold...