New And Scared

[Ron]

Hi Angelheart, nice to meet you! When I heard I had ptsd it was ok. It was ok because I finally found out why I was feeling the way I was. It was a huge relief. It was my mind telling me I never expressed my true feelings towards loved ones about my trauma. Good luck!

 

[mikenanboy]

I was a little shocked at first with my ptsd diagnosis, and I think this was due to not knowing a lot about the disorder and being scared of the label. Not to long after though I was more relieved than anything else. It seemed to me that finally putting a name, reason, etc., to my situation and what I had been feeling for so long was empowering to me because I felt I was finally taking steps to get my life back. Hang in there Angelheart!

 

[angelheart]

Thank-you all.

It definately helps to understand what I am dealing with.

 

[MAS444]

Hi Angelheart,

Welcome to the forum. I kinda know how you feel. I was diagnosed with complex PTSD, though not in the DSMIV, my therapist recognizes it as a real condition with symptoms and experiences that differ slightly from PTSD. It was stunning to me, but at the same time, made perfect sense. I don't know how far along you are with the healing process, but I'm about 8 months into it, and I have experienced some positive changes. Long way to go. I'm so sorry to hear that you (and everyone on this forum) is suffering with a form of PTSD or knows someone who is. I wish you the very best and a deep healing.

 

[MAS444]

Also, I agree with everyone how beneficial knowing what is wrong with me has been.

 

[Spero3]

I have had PTSD for most of my life. Because my childhood and marriage were not safe, it wasn't until I divorced that I had a safe place in which to work on myself and fully understand the impact of the PTSD. Part of why I joined this forum is because it is finally sinking in how much my life is affected by the PTSD. It is depressing in some ways, and I understand how you must feel. But at the same time, now that I am seeing it for what it is, I feel hope and know I can beat this. Think of the diagnosis as a new beginning in your life. :)