Sufferer Learning How To Survive

[Ruby in the rough]

I'm starting to branch out and learn more about PTSD and acknowledging that I suffer from this. I have had PTSD roughly about 27 years, and was diagnosed 8 years ago. Initially it is hard to realize that I suffer from this disease, but I am learning that it takes time and perseverance to deal with this. I need to learn that what happened to me is something that I cannot change, but move forward from this. I am still trying to learn how to live with this, I can be in a calm situation and the episode hits where I am back in that situation, I can't stop the fear, I can't stop the feelings, but it is so hard to tell anyone what I'm suffering and what I have been through, I am still learning how to survive and keep my head from going under.

 

[Tinyflame]

Welcome to you Ruby. :)

 

[Zanshin]

Welcome, Ruby. There's a lot of good advice here, as well as people on the same path towards healing, it helps.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum!

I really like your play on words name. :)

 

[Mytime]

Welcome to the forum.:)

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the forums Ruby!

 

[intothelight]

@Ruby in the rough Welcome to the forum! :)

There is a lot of really good information here that you may find helpful in better managing the times the fear and the emotion become overwhelming. The support here is great and I hope you find the site beneficial to your continued healing.

 

[cat-lady]

Welcome Ruby! I'm new here also. I have found lots of good info and support on here already. I think you will be really glad you joined!

 

[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:

 

[Ruby in the rough]

@Junebug
Thank you! I will definitely look into these articles and learning more how to cope! Thank you everyone!

 

[Tinyflame]

PS, I love the name Ruby. Reminds me of the Stones song Ruby Tuesday. :)

I hope you find peace & healing here.

 

[Ronin]

Welcome to the forums, Ruby. :)