Sufferer I'm New - Seeking Information

[Quinn17]

Hi.

Not sure what I should say.

Sometimes when I have to tell someone about it for the first time (doctor, therapist, etc) -- I can't. Which I think is what is happening now.

Bad things happened to me when I was little. Childhood sexual abuse.

I'm a researcher type and I wanted to join the forum to soak up some new information, so I might not post all that much.

Thanks =)

 

[LhasaLover]

Hi Quinn17,

Welcome to the forum, I think you will find it is a very support enviroment with insightful, caring and thoughtful individuals.

You do not have to talk about things until you are ready, this is a safe place. The people here are not judgmental. What I have learned is that you are far from alone. You may find from sharing that it is not as scarry as it may feel and people will respond directly to how your are feeling.

If you are having trouble, I would highly recommend that you ask for help. I personally was suprised and overwhelmmed by the incredible insightfulness and wisdom that was freely offerred to me.

It's nice to have you here.

 

[Brad1980]

Welcome,

I suffered a great deal of trauma as a child. Spent I lifetime trying to erase memories with whatever means possible. I found some help through EMDR therapy. I have been in therapy on off for decades none of it work for very long. I had an episode that cause me to lose touch with reality for a while. A friend who went through the therapy recommended to me. It has helped me a great deal. Good luck on your journey. It is possible to overcome your past.

Peace

 

[Whitneys story]

Hi Quinn, Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Take your time learning your way around.

I wish you success on your journey. There are outstanding members, articles and tools available.

I am sorry for why you are here and so glad you have found the site. Whitney

 

[intothelight]

Hi Quinn,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

You made a huge step in completing your introductory post as that is a really hard thing to do. This site has a lot of information and the support of the other members is invaluable as you work on healing. There is a sister site: MySexAbuse.com that you also might find helpful. You can find the link at the bottom of this page.

Take care.

Debbie

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[hpt]

Had a rough few days mentally post surgery,but given I also suffer from Clinical Depression I suppose some adverse mental health reaction was to be expected.

To top it off I learned of the loss of a old friend through suicide so emotionally I've been in tatters, but through the knowledge I already have of such matters through my depression I decided to look at the causes for some of the effects I'm going through at the moment.

All the classic indicators of PTSD, and while I know I can get through it I can't explain the sense of fear I have , fear of what I don't know, but its real enough.

Would never have occurred to me pre op this could happen, and it certainly wasn't discussed as a possibility by the medics post op.

 

[LhasaLover]

Hpt,

I am so sorry about your friend.

 

[hpt]

Thanks for that LhasaLover.

Things like that always hit when lowest. It's going to be a bit of a climb back but I'll get there. Why PTSD as a reaction, because I believe I've been there along time ago and it caused my depression. It took a few years after a very severe trauma to kick in but when it did I dropped like a stone.

There was no counselling after the incident and it took me years to figure out why I suffered from depression, I can handle all that with my meds, I came here because I needed to know could it happen again related to surgery before it got out of hand. Everything indicates it can and has, but I can manage that once I know what I'm dealing with.

I was at a low given the additional circumstances but poking around here there seems to be some of the answers I needed and thats been a lift.

I'll be ok.

Paul

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)