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elisabeth
Hi! My name is Elisabeth. I was diagnosed in 2010, but have had symptoms since I was in elementary school. My father is an alcoholic has been my whole life. I am from a very small town. I was bullied from 1st grade on. My younger sister had a substance abuse problem and tragically passed away this year. My last three jobs I quit because of my PTSD. I feel attacked in social and work situations. I am currently trying to apply for disability (hello stress).
The holidays seem to be very stressful for me when I go to my home town. My father still drinks but he has mellowed with age and drinks wine instead of liquor. My parents have adopted my niece although they constantly point out they are to old to do so and my mother....is just plain mean. I struggle to put my pain and stress into words and trying to navigate the treacherous waters of small town life is perilous. How do you explain what's going on inside your head? Do you say "I am sorry my emotions have hijacked my brain?" I just don't know. I hope I can make it through without a meltdown!!
The holidays seem to be very stressful for me when I go to my home town. My father still drinks but he has mellowed with age and drinks wine instead of liquor. My parents have adopted my niece although they constantly point out they are to old to do so and my mother....is just plain mean. I struggle to put my pain and stress into words and trying to navigate the treacherous waters of small town life is perilous. How do you explain what's going on inside your head? Do you say "I am sorry my emotions have hijacked my brain?" I just don't know. I hope I can make it through without a meltdown!!
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