Hello - Recently Diagnosed with PTSD

[anthony]

Your response Delita is no different to most with PTSD, in that we all attempt to distance ourselves from our emotional self. The problem is though, is that being that way doesn't stop you healing, because part of the healing is bringing yourself back to the emotional root level, however; if you do not want to get to this level, and remain distant from your emotions, then the hellish life with PTSD in control continues until such time as you choose to face your fears, face your trauma... at which point you then learn to take control of PTSD.

Your not meant to have anything to give at present, hence why your here, you need help. We can help, but unfortunately you must be willing to help yourself, you must be open to facing your fears, you must want to get better past the point of pain your going to endure doing so. Trauma exposure is more painful than living it in the first place, because now you've had time to process it, know it, and fear it. The only thing you need to give Delita, is your strength to heal and willingness to learn, not step out when the going gets tough, but force yourself through the what may seem like endless pain, because it does get better.

 

[Andrea42]

Hi Delita,
Welcome, just wanted to tell you that you have friends here :)

 

[melody]

Hi Delita,
Welcome - I too am relatively new, but I can tell you it's so comforting knowing there are people that know exactly how you feel!

 

[Delita]

Thanks guys. I'm slowly beginning to realize that these are exactly the sorts of things I need to hear. A part of me is so alienated from other human beings that even though you may understand what I'm going through, because you're people, I immediately want to run the other way.

Trauma exposure is more painful than living it in the first place, because now you've had time to process it, know it, and fear it. The only thing you need to give Delita, is your strength to heal and willingness to learn, not step out when the going gets tough, but force yourself through the what may seem like endless pain, because it does get better.

Well, here I am. I'm forever afraid of being inappropriate, especially when I begin to hand the reigns over to my emotions. PM me if I get out of hand.

 

[Deleted member 3]

Delita,

This place is designed to help you heal........you can't do that if you are always worried about being 'appropriate'. No bs approach is well accepted here, just the usual boundaries of not abusing others etc. Trust me, if you step out of line Anthony will point you in the right direction.

 

[cookie]

Hey, delita-this is "home", a place where you can take your shoes off, and be yourself. relax, let it help you.