Sufferer My Introduction :)

[Ivi]

Hi guys, I'm Ivi (pronounced Ivy, of course)

I'm a sufferer of 9 years, I figured it is time to admit to myself that it might be harder than I thought it'd be to live with PTSD. I suppose I'm the 'head in the sand' sort of person and I'd prefer to say it's not a problem. So a long story short I was abused by my father for a three year period when I was a kid but this didn't really hit me badly till I reached my teens and became really out of control.
I've got more of a grip now I'm in my early twenties however there are still lots of things I struggle with, being in and out of therapy and all that jazz and now having a partner who doesn't understand the nature of PTSD and likes to not insult me by pretending not to understand when instead it makes me feel very alone in my struggles.

But sad stuffs aside, it's nice to 'meet' everyone :)

 

[Deleted member 33023]

Hi Ivi! So nice to meet you! I'm pretty new here myself.

Struggling with PTSD is really hard especially when you feel no one understands. But the good news is you are NOT alone! We are here and you can see other's experiences too. I "lurked" around for a week and felt like a voyeur but everyone here is really nice and really understands us. This is a wonderful safe haven to get advice and read other people's experiences.

Warm thoughts to you Ivi!

 

[ladee]

Welcome @Ivi, good to see you here , if not glad about the circumstances.... None of us are alone anymore. And that is priceless. No one will tell you it's easy, because it isn't... but we are here for each other for the good times and the bad... we do have fun threads here also... I will suggest you check a few of them out... it does help to laugh in the midst of the healing work we do.... so sending you :hug:, if you accept them.

 

[Lucycat]

Hi @Ivi - welcome to the forum.
I am here for similar reasons - I too was abused by my father for a number of years. But it took me until I was in my 40s to seek help. PTSD is not terribly pleasant is it? But getting diagnosed has helped me understand my 'oddities'. I am lucky to have a very understanding husband who puts up with a lot!

 

[Ivi]

Thanks, guys. This place is super friendly. :) It'd be nice to have something of a refuge (if online can be considered that) considering I still live at home with my parents (I spend all my time shut in my room or trying to find places to stay out of the house and that's the agreement me and my mother have basically come to)

Thanks for being understanding.

 

[Deleted member 33023]

Ivi,

I know how you feel! I was the same when I was in my teens. This place is a safe place. You will definitely find the support you are looking for.

 

[Ronin]

Hi Ivi,

Welcome to the forums. Sorry you're here but glad you came across us.

 

[intothelight]

@Ivi Welcome to the forum! :)

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welcome to the forums :hug:

I'm glad that you are finding this place pleasant, and I hope it helps you as much as it helped me :)