Sufferer Kia Ora From New Zealand

[Overcoming33]

Hi everyone, my name is Shelley. I live in New Zealand. I got married in October 2015 and a couple of days later I had a massive meltdown with my mother-in-law. I then lost the plot with my 'boss' and walked out on my job in November. My Counsellor finally diagnosed me with PTSD. The first trauma occurred when I was 3 years old and then my childhood with a violent and alcoholic father added to it. The first trauma happened in Fiji, where I was born, so I am unable to get any compensation for it here in NZ. I started a new job today which went really well - and surprisingly, no anxiety yay!, I have been rebuilding my relationship with my mother-in-law and the extended family as my meltdown came as a major shock to them all. It has been the hardest time of my life but I'm so grateful to have a loving and supportive husband. Now, instead of trying to deal with the symptoms, my counsellor is helping me to understand PTSD, how it works and what I can put in place to manage my meltdowns/panic attacks/fury. There is finally hope for recovery.

 

[claire east]

Hi everyone, my name is Shelley. I live in New Zealand. I got married in October 2015 and a coup...

It's a long process to recovery but you will get there is was diagnosed 8 years ago it hard but speaking about it is the first step to regaining back your control

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome! :)

 

[mrsps]

*waves hi*
Great to see another New Zealander on here :)

 

[intothelight]

@Overcoming33 Welcome to the forum! :) I hope you find the information and support here beneficial to your recovery.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welcome to the forums :hug: I hope this place helps you. It's very useful because of the bulk amount of people who feel similar and understand. There is a lot of advice and support to be found here :) I hope that this amazing community helps you as much as it helped me, reading all the similar stories, and learning a lot along the way. Hugs if you accept :hug: