Hi, I'm New Here...

[Campari]

This is the first time I've used a site like this. I decided to join after a week of nightmares that left me retching and in a cold sweat at 3 am, and my family and friends, much as they try, simply can't understand.

I'm 23 years old, female, and I have PTSD/Complex Trauma from three years of extreme domestic violence courtesy of my ex-fiancé, for which I've been hospitalized and had months of counselling. Beta blockers and Citalopram just about keep my symptoms under control, but also make me feel even deader. I'm going back to college in the fall and am under a lot of pressure from my family to put the past behind me and act like everything's OK, but right now that simply isn't possible and part of me is afraid that it never will be.

 

[Martin Taylor]

Welcome. I'm pretty new here myself. I've received some great support from these people and you will too. Don't worry about what your family thinks. I'm sure their intentions are good, but you need to do what you need to do.

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum Campari, I'm glad that you did find this place as it will be a great support system for what you are going through. Will be looking forward to your posts and you will see that you will be getting more and more replies. Take time to read the articles posted, you will have great guidance.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Campari (love the name), welcome to the forum.

Families :rolleyes::inlove:, bless them. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to

to put the past behind me and act like everything's OK,

That is one thing you won't hear here. Take your time looking at the information and threads, for me it helped to put my PTSD into perspective. The support offered by members is amazing and I have made some lovely friends.

I look forward to knowing you better
KP

 

[AngelaMarie]

Wecome to the forum!! I have found alot of support and good information here. I hope it gives you what you need at this hard time in your life.:)

 

[intothelight]

Hi Campari,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. It is really hurtful when those closest do not understand why we can not just "get over it", but it is really a lack of understanding of the disorder that causes those types of comments. There is a lot of great information on this site that can help your family better understand what you are experiencing. But the best part of this site is that you are among people who really do understand what you are going through and are supportive as you work towards healing.

Take care of yourself.
Debbie