Sufferer Grateful To Not Be Alone

[Scrapkat]

Hello. I was diagnosed with PTSD about 7-months ago as a result of a long-term childhood trauma. I have struggled for a long time with the depression, fear, stress and anxiety without even realizing the source of the feelings. I tried just medication to treat the symptoms at first, but no amount of anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drug seemed to alleviate the out of control feelings. I just resigned myself to living with the pain on a daily basis until I realized how much of my life was being taken over by it. I have found myself a good counselor to start the process of healing and have a loving, supportive husband but I continue to feel isolated and fearful. Everyday feels like an emotional roller coaster ride; I never know if it is going to be an up day or a down day. It's been exhausting and the biggest challenge I have ever faced. I am so grateful to find a place with people who understand and face the same daily challenges I find myself battling right now. I hope I can learn from the experience of those who have had more time learning skills to manage the difficulties of PTSD. Thank you for being here!

 

[Deleted member 28740]

Welcome @Scrapkat

Great intro, and what many of us face here.

 

[Tinyflame]

What a beautiful introduction. Really sums up my experiences too, thank you.

Welcome to you. :)

 

[Lucycat]

Hi @Scrapkat at and Welcome to the forum.
I hope you find the information on here helpful and the people supportive - I know I have!
Regards, Lucy x

 

[Stickler]

*Stickler is digging their mood stabilizer pills...:D*
Yeah, pills, at best, take the edge off? Therapy is still VERY necessary, even when the meds work.
I hope you find it very useful here.

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

Hi and welcome X I think you have just described Ptsd in a nut shell! I'm confident you will recieve lots of support here , I know I did , I hope I can be of supports to you . Just take each day , as it will be a battle but with the correct treatment and therapy you will learn to cope. Coping mechanism are the most vital part of the start of recovery for this evil diagnosis but you will get there X good luck , my prayers are with you always X

 

[intothelight]

@Scrapkat Welcome and I hope you find this forum helpful to your healing.:)

 

[Panda Bear]

@Scrapkat. Welcome!

Much of my own battle with PTSD started similarly to you . Stick to the counseling and your loving partner, things will eventually level out and become less of a roller coaster.

 

[Mit]

@Scrapkat

It's lovely to hear from you. I can relate to so much of your description of PTSD. I've discovered amazing support and kindness here and I know you will to.

Best wishes

Mit

 

[Scrapkat]

Thank all of you again for being so welcoming and supportive!