Hi. I have been diagnosed with PTSD in the last three years. It has been bought to my attention that I have had this condition?? since I was quite young. A little upsetting but it explained why I felt different as a child.
I reached crisis point three years ago and up til now it has been hell on earth for me but I am happy to say that I am recovering. I have been able to access treatment under a system called Better Access to Psychologists. This entitled me up to 18 visits per year that was subsidised by Medicare. I am very grateful for this because without it I think I would have been lost.
I am happy to say that my episodes have decreased significantly and I feel safer in the world. I have taken an active stance in my recovery and have learned quite alot and am looking forward to learning more about managing the effects of this condition on my life.
When I started therapy I urged my partner to create his own support mechanisms stating "I think it's gonna be rough babe, best you get a life raft for yourself also." He did and I thank God for that! We're still hanging in there and getting stronger and more knowledgeable.
I enjoy many things in life, Music, art, movies, outdoor activities. One of my greatest loves is my children. I have worked very hard to be a loving, respectful and responsible parent. I teach my kids how to think, not what to think (that can be tricky, kids are born geniuses, lol) and I'm very proud of who they are becoming. I have old fashioned values but see value in change and want my children to understand the power of community and their participation in that. Other than that they are free to explore the world in anyway that is safe.
I think I'm funny...... and it doesn't matter if no-one else does. I love it when ideas come into my head and I just start laughing... It's one of my greatest pleasures. It does not happy frequently but often enough.
I'm fairly philosophical about life and believe that if a man can envision it he can make it happen.
Love the movies The Matrix 1,2 & 3.
Tend to live in my head a little too much for my own good sometimes.
Am enjoying being able to enjoy life again, it makes the bad days bearable.
Can't think of too much else to say except Thank you and look forward to speaking with some of you from time to time.
I reached crisis point three years ago and up til now it has been hell on earth for me but I am happy to say that I am recovering. I have been able to access treatment under a system called Better Access to Psychologists. This entitled me up to 18 visits per year that was subsidised by Medicare. I am very grateful for this because without it I think I would have been lost.
I am happy to say that my episodes have decreased significantly and I feel safer in the world. I have taken an active stance in my recovery and have learned quite alot and am looking forward to learning more about managing the effects of this condition on my life.
When I started therapy I urged my partner to create his own support mechanisms stating "I think it's gonna be rough babe, best you get a life raft for yourself also." He did and I thank God for that! We're still hanging in there and getting stronger and more knowledgeable.
I enjoy many things in life, Music, art, movies, outdoor activities. One of my greatest loves is my children. I have worked very hard to be a loving, respectful and responsible parent. I teach my kids how to think, not what to think (that can be tricky, kids are born geniuses, lol) and I'm very proud of who they are becoming. I have old fashioned values but see value in change and want my children to understand the power of community and their participation in that. Other than that they are free to explore the world in anyway that is safe.
I think I'm funny...... and it doesn't matter if no-one else does. I love it when ideas come into my head and I just start laughing... It's one of my greatest pleasures. It does not happy frequently but often enough.
I'm fairly philosophical about life and believe that if a man can envision it he can make it happen.
Love the movies The Matrix 1,2 & 3.
Tend to live in my head a little too much for my own good sometimes.
Am enjoying being able to enjoy life again, it makes the bad days bearable.
Can't think of too much else to say except Thank you and look forward to speaking with some of you from time to time.
