Sufferer My ptsd is destroying my life

[HFCNUTTER91]

I was diagnosed back in December with PTSD it is slowly getting worse and is affecting my relationship with my partner of 8 years, he has stood by me through my ordeals, I have watched my dad pass away in front of me and watched him slowly deteriorate in front of my eyes for 9 and half years he passed away 5 days after my first daughter was born and then 7 months later my daughter was diagnosed with cancer, I am so paranoid that I cannot step out my front door, I cannot sleep because of nightmares I have them so badly that I wake up sweating and I am triggered with panic attacks, it's awful and it's destroying not only my life but my relationship also... I have no idea how to repair myself or my relationship and it's breaking me, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Gadgie]

I know you might think that this is totally impossible, but what you have to do is, don't allow it to take over, or change your life!

A lot of people will say to you,...I know what your going through,......but that's crap! The only people who know what you are going through, are the folk in here, or folk who have PTSD them selves.

They are the only ones who will understand and be able to help you. We have all gone through, or seen bad things in our lives, but we mustn't allow PTSD to take over.

Even just by talking to a fellow sufferer, be it face to face, or by forum or Email, it makes you feel a lot better, .......and that's what you have to build on, good luck, and I hope to reading more of your posts.

 

[ladee]

If you were diagnosed, do you have a Therapist?.... highly recommended here...but we do understand... it just 'feels' like it is destroying your life, and what you will hear here often, feelings are not facts... It is a hard place to be in, where you are right now.
Welcome ... hope we can help to make you feel not so alone... and hope you read around the forum, reading threads that resonate with you....
We are very supportive, are not judging, and listen.... hope to see you around, but would also suggest if you don't have a Therapist, to find one.... that one on one, face to face help, is priceless.... but we are here for you too....