General My Eyes Opened Today!

[Pinkmoon1]

I have suffered abuse in my life and today I realized that not only am I on this site to help my boyfriend who is a PTSD sufferer but I am also here for support for myself, I have discounted the severity of my wounds because its been a long and on going road but to all of you I say THANK YOU!!

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Hi Pinkmoon1,

Just letting you know that the help desk is for admin and member questions. Please be mindful of where you post. There are video's you can watch if you need help with learning how to use the forum.

I moved your thread to the supporters section.

Best wishes.

 

[arfie]

The question has been raised in my own support groups, "Is PTSD the number one cause of PTSD?"

Good breakthrough, Pinkmoon. Let the healing begin.

 

[cuppycakes1975]

Hi pink moon , I can say I know how you feel from both sides I'm new on here I had PTSD since 1997 and finally getting help , but feel so alone with it even though I have people to help. This site seems geat. People seem helpful and supporting. I have people who help and see what they go through too, I hope all is well and you get any help you need

 

[Shadowofdoubt]

Welcome, Pinkmoon1..I have had the same sort of revelation. Here thinking I needed to learn about PTSD so I could understand my friend and learn ways to manage my own feelings/behaviour. I learned that my mom is has these PTSD symptoms, though she was never diagnosed, she coped with alcohol, etc but it made for a rough upbringing. I think I myself may also deal with some of the symptoms and never realized it for it what it was, always thought I was a depressed, co-dependent, adult child of alcoholic. This forum is truly eye opening with a wealth of knowledge and understanding, supportive people. It is a great feeling to know you're not alone, no matter where you fit in. (as supporter or sufferer). Wishing you the best.