Sufferer My Very Essence...

[nothere]

…has been annihilated.

It's kind of hard to introduce myself when I don't really know who that is anymore. I grieve the person I once was; I miss her desperately. Now, I feel lost and alone, and rather clueless about how I'm supposed to fill the void that I've become.

It seems like some people here might be able to identify with that and maybe what happened to me, so it would be nice to connect with those who may be on a similar path towards recovery.

Thanks for reading!

 

[intothelight]

@nothere Welcome to the forum! :)

Take some time to read and you will find the feelings of being "broken", "lost", and completely "gone" are fairly common among members. PTSD does seem to override who a person is, but that is only a deception. Who you are is still there and as you work on recovery you will find more of yourself.

 

[nothere]

@nothere Welcome to the forum! :)

Take some time to read and you will find the...

Thank you for the welcome, intothelight, and the glimmer of hope.

 

[Joan]

welcome to the forum. I totally "get" losing yourself and having no idea who you are...I am beginning to rediscover parts of me that are still there and maybe express themselves differently. It is a journey. Congrats for reaching out.

 

[Seasounds]

Welcome, Nothere! So glad you are here. Sorry for your loss. I hope you find the forum as helpful as I have.have.

When my PTSD hit full force (I refer to it as my old foundation dropping out from under me) I felt so lost; the self I had known was not available to me. So, I relate to you.

My loss of self happened because I had pushed through/pushed aside all the trauma signs/memories until they (my trauma's) began interfering in my everyday life and were incapacitating-so many flashbacks I couldn't hold a job and so many flashbacks that my self-esteem turned into deep depression.

Step by step, with many types of support ( therapy, groups, meds, this forum, etc.) my life slowly turned around; I created a new self. Your's can, too.

Healing thoughts to you! :hug:

 

[KwanYingirl]

Welcome. I have a renewed hope of recovery from hanging out with the members here. You can find support on many topics and you can post to ask for help. Healing happens in time. You're safe here.
Namaste, KYG

 

[Deleted member 29920]

Welcome @nothere, you are not alone in how you feel, this forum is excellent support for trauma survivors.

 

[nothere]

Thank you for the notes, @Joan, @Saetva, and @KwanYingirl.

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

Hi nothere and welcom x you have definitely come to right place x I think you just described what most of us are suffering so we can all definitely connect x I hope your journey is not too painful but please done feel your alone x we have to unite as sufferers! X

 

[Tinyflame]

Welcome @nothere .

When I first read your name I saw 'no there', not 'not here'. :) I wish you healing & peace.

 

[nothere]

Welcome @nothere .

When I first read your name I saw 'no there', not 'not here'. :)...

:D

 

[Lucycat]

Hi @nothere and welcome.