Sufferer Introducing Myself

[Healing1129]

Hey everyone,

This is the first time that I will be participating in a message board related to an illness that I have. I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and have been regularly going to therapy since May '14. It's been a struggle, but I am trying to take it one day at a time. In short, I suffered from a one-year emotionally abusive (it was getting to physical) relationship from some years back and then a couple years following my divorce, found out some very traumatic secrets about one of my family members which further perpetuated my PTSD.

Therapy is definitely helping and it took a while to find a good therapist who could understand my condition. It's been a tough battle, and today is one of those hard days where I had a major angry outburst. I'm sure a lot of you can relate. Anyway, it's nice to meet you guys and seems like a friendly forum based on what I was browsing through today.

Looking forward to some great and insightful conversations.

 

[Underdog]

I can certainly relate to your angry outburst. Hello and welcome.

 

[theotherside]

I can relate to angry outbursts!! I call them freak outs. Welcome :)

 

[joeylittle]

Welcome, @Healing1129. This forum has been a great source of knowledge and community for me - I was diagnosed in 2013. I hope you find many things here that can contribute to your journey.

 

[Friday]

Welcome

 

[intothelight]

@Healing1129 Welcome to the forum!

This site can be a great adjunct to therapy as there is so much information here that provides alternatives and different approaches to symptom management. I hope you find this site and the support here helpful.

 

[Healing1129]

Thanks everybody for the warm welcome! I will definitely take advantage of what this forum has to offer.