Sufferer Locked In My House For 5 Days Now

[Lori Meade]

I have been in my own prison for over 5 days. Shades pulled, deadbolt locked, everyone kicked out of my sight. It takes the slightest thing to make my PTSD go into a frenzy. I have no family left (I have a son but he isn;t around much) barely any friends (most moved away) and a boyfriend who just doesn't get this PTSD jazz. He takes it personal. I have had 6 trauma experiences happen to me. I am haunted everyday. I can barely function. Some days are good but most are not. I have been in therapy for 3 months now and feel like I am standing still. I have no support system and due to this PTSD I am unemployed. I do work as a musician and we are booked alot. Music use to be therapy for me but due to my PTSD it is making it difficult. My boyfriend is making it difficult. I don't drive and I am in this house all the time. I feel awful daily, bones ache, tired, elevated smoking. I am new to thins forum and I guess I am looking for compassion and understanding since I have nobody. I feel so alone. By the way my name is Lori. It is nice to meet you all.

 

[janej32]

I'm sorry to hear about what you are going through, Lori. I hope you find some support and people to relate to on this forum.
Welcome!

 

[TLight]

I'm here too. Lots of us are in the same shape.......hang tight. Things always change.

 

[AngelaMarie]

I have long periods of time where I don't leave the home, but I have two children and a husband. That makes it not so isolated for me. I can't really advise you because we are all so different. I can say try to be kind to yourself in some way and don't be too hard on yourself for isolating right now. As you read the forum you will see a lot of us go through that. Hopefully the forum will be able to help you feel less isolated. It has done wonders for me as far as not feeling alone and making some good friends in the process.

Welcome to the forum and I hope you find support and caring here. We all deserve that!

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Hello Lori,

I am so sorry, I know how that feels. I am doing the same thing right now.

Your not alone, and I know things can get better.

Take care.

 

[Barberian]

Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear of your troubles. There are a lot of great people here, lots of advice and experiences.

Hope things get better for you.

 

[SeekingSerenity]

Hi Lori,

You have understanding and compassion here. Stay around...

 

[timetorecover]

Hello Lori. That sounds just like how I feel! Join the club! WELCOME:tup:


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