Sufferer Hello: New To The Forum, Well Acquainted With Mental Illness

[Eppi]

Hello everyone. I'm a 29 year old female from the west coast of the US. I've been coping with mental illness for as long as I can remember. My current attempt at therapy (there have been many!) has helped me get to a place where I'm beginning to accept my diagnosis of PTSD. It's an ongoing struggle for me to validate the fact of my abusive childhood to myself, and to believe that what I endured as a kid has directly caused the pain and difficulty I contend with in my adulthood. I'm hoping that I can use this forum for support and to help myself understand and normalize my experiences during this transition. I'd also like to offer my strength and help to any and all of you! Take care of yourselves tonight and find peace.

Thanks.
Eppi

 

[joeylittle]

Welcome, @Eppi. You will definitely find that you are not alone in the things you struggle with. Everyone here has a different set of experiences, but we are all dealing with the PTSD in one way or another. I found this site to be an amazing resource when I was trying to understand my diagnosis, and I hope you do as well.

 

[Little Flower]

Welcome eppi This is a great place to share and support

 

[Island girl]

Hello Eppi, nice to meet you

 

[Wounded Scribe]

Hello Eppi, I hope your time here is as helpful, and informative as mine has been.

 

[intothelight]

@Eppi Welcome to the forum!

I could relate to your struggle as it is so hard to reconcile the past with the present and to find the links that hold a person back. I hope you find the information and support here beneficial to your healing.