Introduction

[Ramsey]

I guess this is the first thing I do. I'm seeing a therapist and may have PTSD. I am also an alcoholic, but I have been sober since 12/11/11. Ramsey is not my real name. I am here now because there have been a few triggers this past month and it's left me thin and open to going back to drinking. I very nearly drank today. I am here because I want to be happy and I need to take every step I can to achieve that.

I am not sure how this works; am I allowed to keep what happened to me to myself? I am not comfortable sharing at this time. I have read the forum rules and did not see mention of this. My therapist knows most of what happened to me. I suppose what I'm looking for here is a place to kind of release without having to pay sixty bucks an hour. (Which is an awesome price and my therapist is awesome, I'm not complaining. It would just be nice to be able to vent for free sometimes.)

 

[Gamereign555]

Yes it's okay that you have not shared everything, we all seldom do. This has to be done at your own speed really. But do come here often for the healthy motivations and help offered here. Make use of the information wiki, the boards on various subjects and feel free to make your own input on things, amongst the many other great things here is the chat also. Take it easy here, this isn't a place that is a stickler for rules, but it sounds like you read them already. Beyond that you're okay :)

 

[purple butterfly]

welcome Ramsey

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum Ramsey. Well Gamereign pretty summed up everything. It is very hard to share our personal experience, some do others just give bits and pieces. We all do what we can. You will find this forum a safe place and there are members who will be able to relate to what you are going through with your fight with alcohol.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Ramsey,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Like others have said, you share what you want. The forum can be many things to many people, a place for information, a diary, and a place for support in dealing with past, present and future.

Post as you desire.

Debbie

 

[Ramsey]

Thank you, everyone. I'll take a look around the forums here. I may post again tonight. I'm making a goal for myself to post once a day here, just like I do with the AA forum I am a part of. I can't afford to let myself drown and posting frequently helps me stay afloat.

 

[CraftyCath]

Welcome Ramsey. "ditto" to the above.