Sufferer Hi i'm new here - need to talk about recovery and coping

[Calendula]

Hi,

Only recently, I finally acknowledge my trauma after an event that triggered a lot of bad memories from my childhood that I had been actively trying to repress my entire life. Since then, I've been dealing with intrusive thoughts, nightmares, panic attacks, depression, etc.

My entire life I've dealt with mental illnesses; including an eating disorder, depression, social anxiety, general anxiety, etc. Which I now realize were because of my trauma. I've been diagnosed with PTSD only a few weeks ago and am working on recovery.

However, I don't really have anyone to talk with, so I felt like this forum could provide me with help and support to questions I have about recovery and coping.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

Ahhh....calendula....one of my favorite flowers. I just finished harvesting some earlier to dry to eventually make some oils with. Glad you decided to be a part of the community. Many kind and suffering hearts visit here to share experiences, vent, release emotion, offer and request support, and share hard-learned wisdom as we happen upon it. Welcome!

 

[Esterio]

Hi there Calendula Welcome Thanks for the post
I'm sorry for the trauma you have been through. I am glad you found us. Now you will have someone to talk to that understands where you are coming from. Again welcome you are not alone in this anymore
Peace be safe

 

[nowthisisme]

Welcome to the forum, i myself am a new member and i also just started treatment for PTSD from childhood trama. This forum had helped me a lot, it made me realize i am not a lone and a lot if what i am going through is very common and normal. Good luck with your healing! send you hugs :hug:

 

[Gadgie]

Welcome to the site, I had the same feelings about being in here, with folk who understand what you are going through, when I first joined.

That seems like a life time ago now, but that's only because I have come on so far, but only with the help and support from the nice people who use this site.

Good luck, and keep posting, as you're amongst friends in here.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum! :)

 

[WillyKat]

Welcome. You've just found a whole bunch of people to talk to. Very sorry to hear what you've gone through. We all know its tough to get a diagnosis. Just keep in mind that tough things are part of the process of recovery. There will be more tough things, but you won't be so alone any more.

 

[Raph]

i know how you feel about feeling like no one will talk. i had people i thought were my friends but they either tell me to get over myself or just stop answering if i call or text. i can understand it, in my case; i'm useless trash. but i don't know why people wouldn't talk to you. i can tell you're awesome even though you're having a hard time. i hope this place helps you too.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am glad you came here. You will both give and receive so much healthy support and caring here.