Hi

[thinlizzy4010]

I have been diagnosed with chronic ptsd, and have been a survivor for 29 years now, and was undiagnosed for over 25 years. I am learning something new about being ptsd everyday. some of the things I have learnt have really helped me lately. I thought I knew myself, but I really don't.

I have had neack and shoulder pain all my life and have only just realised the link between that pain and my anxiety. I have also suffered from varying bruxism issues, clenching of teeth,sucking of gums etc.. anyway i am sure I will pop on here for a chat from time to time. I think i am complicated, but now that I am learning about what ptsd does, I think maybe I have quite simple needs, but the ptsd makes life complicated.

Catch u again.

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[Glass Spine]

My mother was undiagnosed for a long time as well, and it nearly destroyed her. She remained unaware of the source of her rage and anguish, and would often take it out on me and my brothers. The person she is now is hard to reconcile with who she was ten years ago - despite her ongoing struggle, she has obtained a type of inner peace that would once have seemed impossible, and the livid rage that gripped her has all but dispersed. She believes that battling the hardship she has suffered has made her a better and wiser person. I find that thought comforting. Good luck.

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum thinlizzy. You are not complicated but reacting like a PTSDer. Coming here, reading other's posts and some wiki articles will give you some good insight and direction about what you are suffering. I'm sorry that you had to have waited so long before getting the right diagnosis and some help. Coming here in between the specialists appointments will greatly help you maintain some equilibrium in your life. It did for me. Will look forward to reading your posts.

 

[Incendiu]

Welcome thinlizzy I just got my diagnose a year ago but have suffered from it almost as long as I can remember. But now when I know what it is I have done hughe changes and things start to get in order. In just one year I have come a long way in finding peace with myself and my life.

 

[Nighthawk]

Welcome to the forum:tup:

 

[thinlizzy4010]

Thank you for your replies. Yes, i always said that I am stronger for what i have survived. I too have taken my frustration out on the family in the past, By getting over angry at sitiuations I couldnt control, simply because I just didnt understand what was happening to me. I am hoping to learn more about myself and my condition, and this forum seems to be the place to do it.