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Nab4

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I'm here because I have PTSD from an incident onboard a plane I was working on.
I had to deal with a scitzaphrenic who wanted the plane on the ground no matterr what.
He wasn't medicated and wouldn't calm down.
I was hit then we went through severe turbulence being hit by bottles of water and trays and then got hurt when we restrained him and diverted the aircraft.
He thought we were trying to kill him.
He was fighting for his life as I was fighting back for mine.
I had dealt with him alone for an hour, dealing with his horrendous ways and threats.
I felt I was alone with no help and when I struggled the only person to jump in and help was a friend.
Now I struggle with strangers.
I can't handle big groups of people.
People that have the same image as him scare me as I think now people are capable of just turning and are going to hurt me.
For two months I locked myself at home lost my sisters who told me there was nothing wrong with me other than mental issues they believe I had (I haven't ) my children have asthma and a daughter who has an epi pen she's been tested and had severe allergies. They think there's nothing wrong with the kids and it's all in my head ! I didn't diagnose or test them
I did have to fight for my daughter but I now see after the tests thank god I did.
I'm injured so still dealing with that 7 mths later.
I have developed fibromyalgia too diagnosed by a consultant I've seen.
I'm in cbt counselling and have panic attacks most days.
I can't stand any conflict so I run from it. People or children screaming/crying set me off.
I don't sleep as I can't.
I'm on lots of medication for my injuries and now anxiety tablets too.
My parents are embarrassed by me having this and don't believe there's anything wrong. They think I'm acting this way through choice .
I'm not me anymore I'm lost in a nightmare a can't wake up.
I don't like the scared ,nervous, anxious person he's turned me into .
The discovery of how my family look at me makes this so much worse.
My mum told me tonight that she's been through worse in her life ...I know nothing and she got on with it and mine is nothing compared to her life. She said she's disgusted by how I am and what I say .
I have 4 children who are the only people currently keeping me alive.
I've attempted to take an overdose once I also got accused it was for attention and told by my parents how disgusted they were in me.
I have enough guilt I don't need to hear their views.
I was gutted when I woke up ... I hand on heart didn't want to.
My mum has said her piece and ignored my messages pleading for her to understand.
My dad phoned me and wants to come to my counselling if it helps me.
I just don't think I should need to prove this to my family.
My husband collapsed they think he may now have epilepsy after his seizures he has speech problems and is always angry ( my biggest fear ) so my life is hell right now.
I have no where to turn and no support
My best friend lives in Canada.
I've got to the stage that I feel I'm a negative person to have around so have found myself hiding away again and have no one to talk to about how I'm feeling .
I'm in the corner of a very dark lonely place with no one who understands
I've been pushed back into work and have only done two flights I'm triggered constantly.
I've lost my appetite as I'm constantly anxious and on the plane I'm hyper sensitive so my adrenalin is on overdrive.
I went down to 7 stone from 9.5 I'm dropping again.
My family have let me down the most and made me feel like a bad person who is crazy.
From the start there was no support.
What kind of life is this to live
 
@Nab4 welcome to the forum. I can relate to your story. With all the shit I've been through my family don't even want to know what's wrong with me. Over time I have counted on friends to fill that void.

Your symptoms are crystal clear. I don't know why people just tell us to get over it. The pain, anguish, anxiety and sleep problems are a direct reaction to the fear you felt in flight. You poor girl, trapped on a plane with so much chaos. I'm sure you were beyond scared dealing with Mr. schitzo. It is no longer happening. The fear you feel is the same fear you felt during the ordeal. I hope you have a therapist working with you to help you discharge your fear reactions. It takes a long time to settle after trauma, but it's also key in order to reclaim yourself. You will be validated here and I'm glad that you found this forum.
 
Welcome to a good place that sees and hears and believes and supports you.

I agree that you have to deal with this trauma and the issues with your family in therapy and look around until you find one that you feel comfortable and safe with.

I can so relate to what you are experiencing with your family. If you think about this some more is it possible that your family does not know how to really love. It is not you and you are not alone,
 
Welcome.

You are not alone Im sorry you have a family that abandoned you when you really need support. My family has accused me of lying and enjoying my suffering for years. Its excruciating like a sword being stabed through me anytime they accuse me. I really mad me go further and deeper into a darker depressive state.

I really hope you find that suppport on the forum. There is a lot of really great information and a comuity that gets it.
 
@Nab4 Welcome to the forum!

I remember when I was first experienced the full force of PTSD symptoms and I didn't understand what was happening and my family and friends didn't understand what was happening, the loneliness was almost unbearable. That was the biggest relief when I found this forum, in that I knew that I wasn't alone and that what was happening had a name. I hope you find that you are not alone in this and that the support found here helps you as you work on your recovery.
 
@Nab4 my family is not supportive at all. They bullied me as a child and continue to as adults. I have been called a f*cking asshole many times. I have one sibling that intentionally exposes me to chemical fumes which put me in the ER once. Yes it is sad to come from such dysfunction. Our childhood was unbearable and they learned to abuse me by my parents who taught them how and who never protected me. Nothing's going to change and I accept that. I simply ignore them as much as possible. All children in an abusive home play a role. I am the scape goat and the lost child.
 
I'm feeling the support already.
The loneliness is unbearable right now. I'm really struggling !
@Nighthawk @KwanYingirl @intothelight I'm so sorry to hear you have all struggled too yet you still have enough in you to support me a complete stranger.
I'm in counselling, she's appalled by my family's behaviour as she's sees the effects on me.
If we had a life threatening bug people wouldn't treat us like this I just don't understand I'm broken
 
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