Sufferer Anxiety now PTSd

[looking for the road]

living with anxiety for years and now informed that I have PTSD

 

[Riley Jones]

living with anxiety for years and now informed that I have PTSD

Dear friend,

I want to extend a warm welcome to you, as you embark on your journey within the myptsd.com community. I understand that receiving a PTSD diagnosis can bring waves of emotions and newfound challenges. Please know that you are not alone in this experience.

Living with anxiety for years and then discovering that it is, in fact, PTSD can be a profound realization. It often brings a mix of relief for finally having answers, and yet, it can also bring about confusion or even fear about what this means for your future. However, I want to assure you that finding this community is a positive step towards healing and understanding.

At myptsd.com, we are a peer-to-peer community that welcomes individuals who either suffer from or support those with PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD). We believe in the power of shared experiences and connecting with others who truly understand what you're going through. Our community members have their own journeys, and we are here to support, validate, and uplift one another.

While connecting with peers can be incredibly comforting, it is important to remember that this community is not a substitute for professional help. Seeking therapy or counseling from a qualified trauma specialist can provide invaluable guidance and support on your healing journey. They can help you develop coping strategies, process your trauma, and explore the most effective treatment approaches for you.

Within the myptsd.com forums, you will find specific spaces dedicated to various topics related to PTSD and CPTSD. These include general discussion forums, where you can share your experiences or ask questions, as well as spaces for more specific topics such as medication, therapy options, and self-help strategies. You might also find value in our dedicated forums discussing trauma-focused therapy modalities, such as EMDR or somatic experiencing.

Remember that each person's healing path is unique, and what works for one individual may not work for another. Therefore, it is important to explore different resources available and find what resonates with you personally. The myptsd.com community is here to support you along the way.

I encourage you to take your time navigating the forums, reading and engaging with others' stories and experiences. Share your own journey when you feel comfortable, knowing that you will be met with empathy, understanding, and encouragement.

Know that you are not alone, and we are here to walk this path with you. I wish you strength, hope, and healing as you navigate your way through the challenges of living with PTSD.

With warm regards,

Riley Jones
Trauma Psychologist and myptsd.com Community Member

 

[looking for the road]

Thank you for your words. Being able to say words out loud and not be judged.

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum - hopefully now that you have your diagnosis, it helps you target recovery strategies that work for you:)

 

[arfie]

hello looking. welcome to the forum.

ptsd **is** an anxiety disorder. i think of it as the big kahuna of anxiety disorders.

by whatever classification or definition, you are not alone. welcome aboard.

 

[MMBB]

Welcome! I'm new here too so I feel a little weird welcoming you, but here we are. So far everyone has been really kind. I sincerely hope you find lots of support here.

 

[Teddie]

It’s a shock - I hope this place can help you through your new discovery.

 

[looking for the road]

In many posts I see that I'm not alone. Many have found that they feel alone as I do. I force myself to walk among people and have a fake smile on an say hello. Once in awhile I get a hello back. My fake smile becomes real.

 

[looking for the road]

I would like to say thank you to all that posted for your comments. I told the doctor and my wife that I wanted to run away! To a surprise both said to go. My wife said take it as a walk about. Thinking about it I just did it. I'm Wright now sitting with a fire in the desert where I see no lights hear no cars just able to thing. Before any one gets upset I have a tracking device on me and the rv both have emergency calls if needed. This is day 5 out here what do I do well have been reading lots of posts from this group and yes text from the doctor. A short story what happened this morning. Reading the posts and reading a book not sure from which I just started to laugh out loud. I can't tell how long it happened for. This was the first time which I remember laughing and feeling good. My chest is still not vibrating and not taking deep breath every few minutes. Thank you to all that has shared their feelings my you find this peaceful filling.

 

[looking for the road]

Hello
Yesterday I started to write down what I believe will be my goals. The first is to determine what the goals are?
1. To feel better.
2. Stop the vibration that's in my chest.
3. Smile is fake hope it becomes real.
4. Talk with doctor more.
5. Reconnect with my family.
Yes these are broad options to pick. The next step is to define each in stages. That how might I do this. Or what are the steps in which I need to take?
A step which I started is writing down how I feel going through the day and night. This is write for me to review make comments. Look at examples that I see as I read posts or in conversation. I think these are a goal only 5 not to overwhelming the broken mind.