Beyond PTSD Introductions - Who Are You?

[Incendiu]

I'm 24, living in Sweden and have moved alot in my days do.
I moved from home when was 15-16 something, at new years eve just as the new year begun I had set my feets outside the gates to the house. I never looked back with regret. And have today no contact with anyone in my family beside my little stepbrother...who I wish to see and explain all for if he want. But my family tell him lies and ceep him away from me.

I read alot, about 150-200 books a year, I am also a artist and illustrator. I am a heathen occultist.
I live in a apartment with four cats and my boyfriend. Three cats are my own and one I'm a fosterhome to for an animalshelter. My boyfriend and I have been togheter for about 5 ½ year. His family is my family...and probably will be so even if we break up some day...the connection is so strong.

I dress a mix of black metal and goth, that is also my choise of music.

I nearly whent to Finland to studdy folklore at their university, but meet my bf and diseded to stay. I don't regret it, even if it would have been my choise if I had not meet him. I have studdied Histrory and Logistics at the university here in my city.

I play RPG and boardgames...I write poems.

I'm a supporter in soul a sufferer in mind. And my temper is like fire, you don't play with it...it can get really nasty.

I love to hunt...even do I have not been able to for many years, I hope to get licence when I have got a job. That my PTSD will not be a problem.

 

[CraftyCath]

My avatar says it all. I'm Cath, I'm 47 and I'm a Lancashire Lass from England. I've been married to my hubby for 23 years, I was a Nurse and he was in the Air Force when we met. I'm not working due to the CPTSD. I have 2 son's aged 21 and 18.

I am very crafty, as in painting, drawing, sewing, making cards, photography and lots more.
I am an avid bird watcher (my avatar is a photo of a Robin which I took myself).
I love to read and I write poetry.
I am an F1 fan!
I like to go hiking with my husband, visiting ancient castles and stately homes, and going to the seaside.
I like to feel the wind in my hair and the sun on my skin.
I am a daydreamer.
I love to help people and have empathy for people.
I'm also very angry.
I struggle to keep hold of friends because I get frightened when things get to deep.
I'm misunderstood. My family think I'm neurotic.
I have a fantastic sense of humour as does my T (he needs it to keep up with me)!
I have had PTSD for most of my life but was only diagnosed 7 years ago after being treated for depression for 20 years.
I have had some naff therapists but thanks to KP I have now found a great one even if I have to pay.
I am a Thursdays Child and have a long way to go but I feel like I am finally getting somewhere.

Love to you all.

 

[Kb3]

I am 44 and have three kids and a husband I have been happily married to for 13 years.
I am American but live in the UK which I mostly enjoy.
I have two dogs, one who is quite old and deaf.
I was misdiagnosed bipolar and was improperly medicated for most of my thirties. During that time my only real identity was as a mental patient and my life revolved around being ill.
Now that I have been correctly diagnosed as having complex trauma and am being treated for it, my identity has been changing to a survivor, and I feel hopeful again.
I harbor a lot of anger and struggle to manage it.
I spend too much time on the internet.
I like to read and sometimes knit.
I like to walk for exercise and to clear my head.
I like to play tennis and golf and dance, all things that I am very average to exquisitely bad at.
I am willing to learn and look stupid while I am doing it.
I am still learning about who I am, but am getting very close, and have looked extremely stupid in the process.:sneaky:
I will be kind to anyone if they are kind to me.
I always have time for people who make me laugh.

Great thread - nice to get to know you all.

 

[bluemoon]

I am 35. Living just outside Sydney (in the bush).
I have an 11yr old son.
I work in conservation/land management, it's a very physical job & I work mainly with men.
Single mother, I don't want a relationship.
I isolate myself. Prefer my own company.
Hobbies: -Guitar, Bass, Drums (percussion), Keyboards/Piano, any unusual instrument.
- Juggling(fire,pins,rings,..bowling balls, chainsaws, cats, & small children!), fire twirling, diablo, devil/flower sticks.
-Unicycle, balloon modelling, (circus skills).
-Reading, DVD's. I don't like TV(generally).
-Feminism.
-Canyoning/abseiling.
I recently had a house fire where I lost everything.
Thanks for thread. :)

 

[a3a2]

I'll go by A.

I am married with four fantastic children, the oldest of which is in high school. My husband suffers from a chronic illness. I find this to be a challenge. I am trained as a teacher, but currently working as a teacher's aide. I love it. I've got a lot of pets...my favorites....two great cats, and a kitten from hell.

My Christian faith is important to me.

I find great joy in helping others find healing from anxiety. My PTSD is the result of childhood abuse and neglect. I have changed a lot since I first was diagnosed with PTSD 4 or 5 years ago. A lot of my life before then is simply a blur. I find I can really enjoy life now, though I still have my battles.