Hey... Thought I'd Introduce Myself

[dontpissmeoff]

Hey all, I'm not going to say my name as I like to keep myself anonymous on here.

I don't think I have Ptsd but a friend of mine referred me to this board and told me it was very useful considering the things I've been through.

I have a wife who suffers from bipolar and schizophrenia. It's a constant struggle for me to get her to take her medication. Sometimes I have to tackle her and force her to take them otherwise she gets very bad. Sometimes I catch some of her s**t but you know?

I met her 6 years ago.

Anyway back to my story. I grew up with an alcoholic abusive father and a child molesting mother who molested me. Although neither of them hurt my older brother. They just hurt me.

I worked as a Sales appliance assistant where I met my ex wife but got sacked for getting into a fist fight. Then I moved on to be a bartender but got sacked for brawling with people. I then became a clerk at the navy base in San Diego where I got into another fist fight got discharged for it. Then I hooked up with my wife Ann who is rich beyond the means she owns a chain of stores around the area we live in and carries all ownership. I just manage the stores.

Previously I'd been imprisoned for assault twice.

Anyway do I need to go on? I don't even like airing it on here I hate it. It's like intruding on my privacy but at least I do it under an anonymous name.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Hi don't & welcome to the forum........I take it from your name and your post that you have some anger issues.......I used to have anger issues also, but once I dealt with my trauma, figured out who and what I was angry at, it pretty much disappeared.... Oh, I can still get pissed off, but it takes me more than 2 seconds now!!!!!LOL!!!!!

I suggest that if you find yourself angry while on the forum, step back, log off, cool down, and try to rationalize before logging back on to post... It helps, and gives you a better perspective......

 

[dontpissmeoff]

Oh I don't get angry at stuff on my screen. If I do all I gotta do is click ignore sweetie. Don't worry about that. If people cross me in real life that's when I get pissed and you don't wanna piss me off. Don't worry you won't get any problems from me.

 

[Deleted member 541]

I would appreciate it, if you would not call me *sweetie*. I am not your sweetie, and quite frankly I find it rather disrespectful.... Thanks....

 

[amethist]

Hi Don't

Welcome to the forum.

May I suggest you get a professional diagnosis, as self diagnosis is not a good idea for anyone. It is not something you want to have if at all possible.

Maybe as She Cat has already suggested, you keep it calm or log off for a while until you can post in the manor we all expect.

In time you will see how all of the members on here came for help, advice and understanding with what they are going through. The only way to do that is by sharing their own stories and asking questions.

Take care and good luck.

Amethist

 

[dontpissmeoff]

I'm not trying to cause any trouble. I wrote in bold just because I wanted to stand out not cause I'm yelling or whatever. There's nothing wrong with me I came here because it was suggested to me. If you don't want me here just say so. I'll be gone. Jeez! Welcoming crowd aren't you? Sorry about the "sweetie" comment aint gonna happen again I tell you that

 

[Deleted member 541]

Thank you, apology accepted....This is a great site, one just needs to follow the rules, and things will go smoothly....Have you read the FAQ's yet, or the rules?? If not I suggest that you have a look at them, as they will explain a lot.....[DLMURL]http://www.ptsdforum.org/faq.php?faq=faq_12#faq_faq_212[/DLMURL]

 

[amethist]

You can stand out without writing in bold, like I mentioned before, writing a full post in bold to most on here comes across as yelling.

If you are unsure of the forum rules, which are there for everyone to see. Then maybe some down time and a re-read would help you to understand why they are in place.

Yes we are very welcoming, It's just that we don't expect or appreciate being jumped on from the start. We are all here for the same reason, either as sufferers or carers of ptsd. So we do understand most of what this entails, as well as understanding how hard it is for new members posting for the first time.

We have a lot of time and patience for new members, but we do not like being spoken to in a way that seems disrespectful.

Amethist

 

[dontpissmeoff]

Sorry... I didn't mean to come across as aggressive. Just thought I was getting ganged up on already. I apologize. Sorry

 

[amethist]

No Problem, we are all here to help each other in any way we can.

Just remeber we are in this together and we can all have our opinions. We are all equal and look after each other in times of need. You will see this as you move forward and learn more of what is available on here.

Amethist

 

[Clydiechick]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

We are all respectful here, and that's what we deserve.

When you come in hard and fast it puts us off, you were kind of like a dog with your hackles up. Looks like it is all sorted now.

Have a look around the forum, you will no doubt find it interesting. I agree, you need a professional diagnoses and then you can move foward. You sure have had an interesting life, you must have come to the forum for a reason. I hope you find what you are looking for.

Clydiechick

 

[Boxersgalore]

Welcome Don't... I too am new here and just getting my feet wet. Peace!