Hoping To Find Normal

[2breal]

Hi, I guess this is my introduction, although I don't feel like saying much. Evidently I have PTSD-delayed onset. Signs/symptoms were less obvious to me in (recent) previous years because I had so many "present day" issues to blame them on. I'm doing better in general now (although still on the edge), which is why I was so caught off guard by this recent "episode." I thought I was losing it completely, until my counselor said it was a PTSD thing. I feel awful but I don't know how to tell people. I don't think people will understand at all and they'll just think I'm weird or making it up. I have a hard time validating my feelings. Feeling invalidated comes too easily. I'm hoping to hear about other peoples experiences to better understand what is "normal" for delayed onset PTSD.

 

[Cheshire]

Welcome to the forums. There's so many unique experiences to read through here and everyone's experiences are both similar and completely individual, but personally I've found a lot to relate to. I hope you find what you're looking for here. :)

 

[mamachick]

Normal behavior for an abnormal experience????

 

[mamachick]

And welcome to the forums and glad you are here and sharing

 

[Ron]

Welcome to the forum. Please don't hesitate to share your feelings.I look forward to reading more of your posts.

 

[becvan]

PTSD has the same sets of symptoms whether it started shortly after trauma or delayed. :) There will always be variations within each individual however I'm sure you'll relate to a lot of us, our symptoms and efforts. Welcome to the forum.

bec

 

[Brontie]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Froggie]

welcome to the forum 2breal. Just with that introduction, you seem very "normal" to be here with us. Take time to look at some threads as they contain lots of good information which put things in their places.