Sufferer Hello, New To The Forum. Survivor Of Chronic Abuse

[Whitneys story]

Don't Trip, Welcome to the PTSD Forum.

Take your time learning your way around. There are some excellent articles on the Home page. So glad you have found the site.

I wish you success on your journey! Hugs if you accept them, Whitney

 

[Pencil]

I've also been very angry about having PTSD

Ditto

I think that's probably where I'm most angry about my PTSD. Learning on my own has been so hard. I'm navigating without a compass.

Ditto

But I think that's also the key -- and the thing that convinces me that there's hope of recovery.

Yes!

 

[Pencil]

but it seems the more I try, I'm good for awhile and then lose steam.

Absolutely true for me!

 

[intothelight]

Hi Don't Trip,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

It is wonderful that you work with survivors of domestic violence, especially those who have been subject to some of the more extreme abuse that can be perpetrated by spouses or significant others with Custer B disorders. There are some articles here, that address the dynamics found in those relationships that make a person vulnerable to victimization by these individuals, you may find interesting.

I hope you find the information and support here helpful as you work on healing. One of the greatest benefits of this site is realizing you are not alone in your struggles and seeing how others have overcome and manage to live full lives even with PTSD.

Take care.

Debbie

 

[Don't trip]

Debbie,

Thank you. I see you're a moderator here and I've received two default messages, one for the rule and legalities and one for grammar, lol! I wonder if that had to do with my typing a message here last night on my Kindle Fire. I've not yet learned how to break up paragraphs with it. Any ideas?

I would really appreciate it if you might share where these articles are? I'm curious as to whether or not I've read them before, as I'm most familiar with the disorders.

Thank you again for your kind welcome and I have lots of questions about PTSD!

 

[Don't trip]

Whitney,

Thank you! Not only do I accept them, but I love to give them too. :)

Yes, finding my way around is taking some time. There is so much to read here (really good thing!), that I get lost easily, lol! Part of the stress I feel is that of overwhelm with too much stimuli. This forum is very well organized, but it is very busy. I'm just glad that all the subjects are separated so neatly. This does make it a slower process, but again, easier.

I wonder, how long have all of you been here?

 

[Abelabelabel]

Everything I read on this site resonates deeply with me! Ugh.

 

[safenow]

Ugh.

I"m sorry you are struggling, Abelabelabel. The good thing is, you will find lots of good information for your healing here as well. Many supportive people here, so you know you are not alone. I recommend you take it slow and easy. Try not to get overwhelmed.

I have only been here since last December.

 

[Whitneys story]

@Don't Trip, I have been here just over a year. When I put it all together my journey started in childhood.

I have been a lifer in the support end. I was born independent. Reality is the basic fact that we owe more to ourselves than most are willing to challenge.

Granted it takes time, working in a positive direction. Reading everything and asking questions.

Although your blog may be beneficial for others if it is not healthy for you I would consider the options.

You owe your healing to yourself! Everyone deserves a vacation. The best to you in your future. :hug: I will gladly accept any extra hugs. Whitney

 

[Don't trip]

Whitney,

Thank you for sharing. I find it both cathartic, as well as at times, burdensome. For all that I have learned about myself through support, I would not label it as unhealthy. Facebook? Now THAT is unhealthy for me, no doubt!

 

[Whitneys story]

Don't Trip, I love your comment "post, post, post"!

The article on the home page about "emptying the cup" is so beneficial. I have seven books I have journaled over many years. In reality I was talking to myself.

I have always been a positive person. I am a survivor. The most impacting growth I have found on this site. Sharing with others, receiving feedback truly changed me to working on thriving.

No where is perfect, I find the staff and members here to be discerning, non-judgemental and safe.

Here if someone does not agree with someone they don't attack. They might offer an opinion. Just my honest opinion on Facebook most posters have a need to be right. No matter who they hurt or walk over. It is just a completely different class of mentality.

Let it out! Post, post, post, :hug: Whitney

 

[Don't trip]

Whitney,

Thank you for such positive feedback! Being positive can really be contagious if one is open to the possibilities.

Sometimes I feel down, but I seem to get right back up and keep fighting. I still haven't lost hope, even when things seem so hopeless and right now, I'm a bit 'stuck' but when I recognize it, I bust butt to get UNSTUCK. I do not like the 'stuck' position. I want to find out how I can grow and learn from it!

It's so NICE to have others on the same page. Uplifting and encouraging one another, sometimes is all it takes to turn the corner.

Thank you so so so much! ;) **huggie sqeezies!**