Hello

[TheLost]

Hello
Ive been looking at this site for a while now and thought I should bite the bullet and introduce myself. Ive been suffering from PTSD for almost 17 years now although really only been diagnosed for the last two years. Its very difficult to find anyone to talk with who really knows what it is Im feeling etc. so I thought it might be a good idea to join in here. I look forward to hearing from anyone out there. Thanks

 

[Zipperhead]

Welcome. Feel free to look around. And if you want to share more, allot of support is out there. There are sufferers from all types of trauma on here that can relate to your situation and maybe help you understand. Jump in when ready.

 

[TheLost]

Thanks. Will probably open up a bit in a while...not easy for a start.

 

[Lionheart]

Welcome to the forum,

I think you will find that this is a place of understanding, support and encouragement, as I have!!!! Take your time and share whenever you feel comfortable sharing...we will be here when you are ready. :)

Peace,
LH

 

[TheLost]

Thanks very much for that. I've been reading through some of the posts but cant always concentrate on them for long. Anyway It is good to know there are people like me out there. Ive become too isolated tbh but just cant connect with people these days as they have no idea and usually dont want to.

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

TheLost, hi -

Welcome to this wonderful forum! No hurry or stress when you want to join in. For me the Forum is a real life-line, but there are days when I hide even from people on here...

Take it easy...

 

[intothelight]

Hi TheLost,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Sometimes I think the hardest part is making that initial post. I hope you find being here helpful and easier as time goes on.

Take care.
Debbie

 

[TheLost]

Thank you all for the welcomes. I hope to post some more soon. This site has certainly been helpful to me as I have watched it for a while and got to thinking "Oh, Im not the only one thank god" a good few times. Its like a site where people speak my language and do the things I do or think how I do. I decided to actually take part as I am having EMDR therapy just now and dont have any groups outside the computer to join just to speak about things and even compare notes on therapies etc.. Thanks again.

 

[Girl3]

Knowing there are others who experience the same thing is wonderful for the mind and soul. How we all get here may differ but the feeling of "being a leper" is common for us I think.

This has been an excellent resource for me - I hope you find support as you work through your PTSD. Bless you in your journey.