Sufferer Hi I'm New! I Was Hoping To Find Some Feedback And Offer Support.

[HeartCentric]

Where can I discuss my abusive experiences? They are triggering and I do not want to post my story anywhere that is not appropriate.

 

[Tosca]

Hi HeartCentric,

I'm new here too. I don't know a lot about the forums, but I can offer a personal point of view.

If you want to tell about your trauma in detail, maybe it would be helpful to write the word 'trigger' in the title of your post. That way anyone who has specific word or similar trauma memory triggers can choose wether to read on or not.

If you have questions regarding symptoms, you need advice, have relationship questions etc, just select the appropriate forum heading and post away. I'm sure all us newbies will make a few mistakes whilst getting to grips with the site.

I hope you will find the forums and info helpful, I'm personally hoping that this site will prove to be a safe and positive place for us to express our feelings openly in a safe environment.

T x

 

[Flyaway]

Hi and welcome! Click on forums, scroll down to PTSD, and choose where you think you're post will best fit... I usually just post in 'Discussion' :)

 

[Muzikluvr]

First, I would suggest creating a trauma diary, as you are interested in telling about your traumas. It's a great way to post about yourself, and get support from others.

It's not necessary to write "triggering" or anything before posting your experiences. What is triggering for you, may not be triggering for anyone else and usually seeing that word only unnecessarily increases the readers anxiety for fear they will be triggered. We know when we click into a thread that it may trigger us.

Parts of your story may be appropriate as you post in a number of different forums, perhaps you'll use it as emphasis to your point or as an example.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[-Artemis]

Hi, I'm new here too. The point is...everyone here has dealt with some or lots of trauma. I agree with the person above who said to label your post as "trigger" or my story or something...

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Oh we aren't allowed to use trigger warnings.

Welcome.

 

[intothelight]

Hi HeartCentric,

Welcome to MyPTSD forum! :)

You made a great first step making your initial post. There are many places to post and discuss your own trauma. Many members have a trauma diary and many times the various discussion threads address the different aspects of trauma.

I hope that you find the information and support on the forum helpful to your healing.

Wishing you the best.

Debbie

 

[TheGreaterPurpose]

Hi I'm new to the forum as well. Welcome. Thanks to the responders for your advice.