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[Shytani67]

Just diagnosed with PTSD and my mind is racing. I am glad to put a name on it but now what. I have had several traumatic things happen to me in the past and have realized that these events have been haunting me in my every day activity; I am continuing to see a counselor but it is only once every two weeks and think I need to reach out and seek additional help. I do not want to take any pills just want some one to chat with.. New and confused.

 

[Sandra]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Shytani67]

Thanks for the welcome Sandra.

 

[Iam]

HI and welcome to the forum Shytani.

I'm so sorry that you've had traumas that are affecting your daily life. I know the mixed feelings that come with getting a dx of PTSD. The "Well at least now I know what it is and that I'm not crazy" as well as the "Now what, am I doomed to live like this forever?" I'm sorry you have it. I am however glad that you found the forum. You will get so much non-judgmental support here from others who truly "get it". Lots of info on the wiki pages too. I would suggest that you read all of it, literally. The more you know the better. One of the facts is that only 6% of those who have PTSD will have what is called lifelong PTSD, meaning symptomatic every day or nearly every day. I found that to be a great encouragement. The other information helps us to understand this disorder as well as strategies to manage it.

Start sharing your experiences with us as you feel comfortable. You'll find many who have had similar ones. It makes it so much easier knowing you're not the only one struggling with this and many, who are further along in learning to deal with it can share tips with you.

Anyway....welcome to the forum. Glad you're here!

Lauren

 

[12roses]

I am new to the forum, but was diagnosed less than a year ago. It still blows my mind but i know what you mean about it feeling good to finally have a name put to it, to realize that all the horrible things you are feeling have some sort of explanation. Every two weeks is indeed difficult, because what do you do in all that time between sesions? I have that problem too, try to reach out to friends or family, but I know how difficult that can be. I turn to prayer also, which has helped through some of the roughest times. Sometimes you feel like you are going to explode! It has been several years now since my traumatic events and sometimes i feel like it should be better by now right? Its a daily struggle, but it does get better! I hope you find peace!

 

[shadowchaser]

I want to say welcome to all the new people popping in. There is a great group of people here. It always helps me to even just go over everyone else's postings and realize that I'm not alone in this.

 

[Shytani67]

Thanks Lauren, I thought I was ok until I asked my husband to sign us up for counseling and well guess what I was a big part of our problems.. I figured out that there was something wrong ( a trigger) walking with many full cups of liquid. Yes it is strange but my brother was a creative brat that made little electronic shocking machines and used them on me to make me go get stuff for him. Like food, or do stuff he did not want to do when our parents were gone. (for 7 years) So when people would want to make a Starbucks run well guess what my mind went running and I withdrew I only put the two together when I had to finally get the coffee. Now I figured out that it is making me freak when my husband asked me to do stuff around the house. I always think I have to do it now now now.. and get mad at him. That is just the beginning of the trauma. I had a shot gun wedding, sexually, physically abused by my ex and then he did the utmost unforgiveable thing ever, he molested our daughter at the age of 4. He went to prison. I have talked to several people about these things but did not know how much it really affects my everyday life.