Just Diagnosed - Scared

[louisa]

Hi Rachel,

Welcome to the forum. It's very helpful. And I look 'normal' too - although I feel like an alien that's landed on the wrong planet. Good luck and best wishes,

Louisa

 

[going_forward]

Hi Rachel

I've just made my introductory post and was looking at other people's posts. I really relate to the way you are feeling.
I suppose I should just say that I could have written your post for me.

I'd love to befriend you and have us both feel we're not alone. Your post has already helped me feel that I'm not.

 

[seeker]

Hi Rachael

I am new here as well and definitely feel confused and messed up as well. I understand the "looking normal" thing to the outside world as well but inside is just a mess.

I am also struggling with "finding out who I am" as I feel like I've been no one really for such a long time and just doing everyday things like work, family that I have definitely lost who I am also.

So just letting you know that you are not alone :)

 

[ISupportHer]

Hi Rachael,

Good to have you here. I hope the sharing of experiences as well as the lending of an ear here will be a big help to you!

 

[tryintobreathe]

Hi Rachel,

You are certainly not alone. You have found a wonderful place for support. I too am recently diagnosed. The more I am learning about PTSD, the more normal I actually do feel. It explains so much about myself.

Jent

 

[ISupportHer]

As I hope you can begin to appreciate by the responses prior to mine, you are not alone. Many are so good at "blocking" their feelings. Sometimes for self protection. Sometimes to just get through life. Many other reasons.

I wrote somewhere here about how funny (funny, strange not funny, ha ha) even the "how are you" greeting is. Yours, my, my wife's, and other's response will most likely be "fine". Even when it is not. Her you can SAY you are not fine and people will listen and respond with empathy.

I sincerely hope this forum helps you and welcome you.