Sufferer Hi, Newbie Here, Giving This Method Of Support A Try.

[DirtDiver]

Hi,

I was diagnosed with PTSD 6 years ago after I was involved in a shooting while employed as a Security Contractor in the states. I lost one friend and another one was paralyzed during this. I am currently a Correctional Officer and have just recently made the decision to try and help myself get through this.

I've always been that kind of guy that never asks for help and admits when I'm struggling. It wasn't until I listened to a guy talk at a training class that it all clicked that there are people other than myself that are being affected negatively through my PTSD.

I'm hopeful that this forum will give me an opportunity to listen to others that are going through similar things as me and allow me to talk about my personal issues with this. And maybe one day I'll be able to help someone else out there...

 

[Sues]

From one newbie to another, welcome. You'll find a lot of friendly help here and a lot of info too.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I am sad about what you suffered and endured. This is a very healing place with so many good and fine people who understand. It is nice to meet you.

 

[99Phoenix99]

Welcome to the forum DirtDiver.

Like you I rarely ask for help, and to be honest when I first joined this site I was skeptical at best. But the more active I became on this site interacting with everyone the more I got out of it. I found a piece of solidarity than I never knew I wanted or could have anticipated.

I wish you nothing but the best.

 

[intothelight]

Hi DirtDiver,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

There is a lot of good information on this site, and it would be good to check out the Wiki pages and some of the sticky threads at the beginning of various sections. The support here is extremely helpful as you work on healing. It is a safe place to ask questions and share ideas, as the members here truly understand.

Take care.
Debbie

 

[Katz2]

Hi and welcome, I'm new here too.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi DirtDiver and welcome to the forum.

I hope you find as I have, that this is a great place for information, support and friendship.

 

[anthony]

Welcome to PTSD Forum.