I really don't know what to say here. It's very hard to find anyone who understands what you feel, or more to the point, don't feel everyday. Gone is the emotions of life. Joy of life. All that seems to be left is fear, anxiety, emptiness, loneliness, detachment and OCD behaviors that I have aquired. I've started therapy, but others around me expect me to move on, forget it, or leave it alone. I do very well somedays, but can't explain why I have days where I feel like it was yesterday. I am overwhelmed by things that barely register with others. I'm just looking for a place to share experiences, successes and even the bad days/weeks. Thanks, Sabrina
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Hi Sabrina,
Welcome to the forum. Everything that you are feeling you will find others here that have, or experiencing, the same thing. That is the beauty of this site, the fact that you are interacting with people that truly understand. It is such a relief, especially after putting on a good front in public, when you are screaming inside. Here people hear the scream.
I hope you find a great benefit here as you journey towards healing.
Take care.
Debbie
Welcome to the forum. Everything that you are feeling you will find others here that have, or experiencing, the same thing. That is the beauty of this site, the fact that you are interacting with people that truly understand. It is such a relief, especially after putting on a good front in public, when you are screaming inside. Here people hear the scream.
I hope you find a great benefit here as you journey towards healing.
Take care.
Debbie
I totally understand how you feel. This is my first time on this or any other site that deals with all the stuff I know I have to address. My biggest problem is that I live totally alone and know absolutely nobody so when I am getting constantly emotional I am fighting it all the tme - holding it in, because there is never anyone to turn to. I was stunned when I was diagnosed with PTSD but now I do realize that is what I have. I have epilepsy on top of the PTSD as well. I live in the West of Ireland and have no friends or family. I always prided myself on my mental strength but that has just gone. I don't know if this mess with my emotions is ever going to stop. Any tips on using this site would be appreciated I really need to talk about all this stuff.
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Hello Sabrina,
I know exactly how you feel, ( or don't feel. ) Many of us do. You are not alone in that and it's not fair of those who expect you to just get over it, to expect that of you.
People who haven't been through such traumatic experiences can't understand what it's like, simply because of that fact. They've never experienced it. However, they should try to be understanding about it if they care about you. Just be patient and try to explain how you feel to them. That's all you can do.
I've recently had to quit my job because it was causing me to have flashbacks and panic attacks, and I was living with my boyfriend and his mom and she just up and kicked me out because of it. I explained to her to the best of my ability, while sobbing from what I had gone through, what it felt like and she told me that it was just an excuse and all in my head and I need to get over it.
It was hard to forgive her for that, but I understand that she doesn't get it. Be strong. You don't owe anyone anything and in time they'll either understand that it's a serious deal or they wont. Either way, you'll be okay.
About the emotionless part, I understand that too. I've been struggling with it a lot, as well. The thing that helps me the most is to just get a good cry out and then watch a funny movie, clip, whatever. Something to make me laugh.. and even though it's just a moment of feelings it helps to feel better about myself.
Remember, you're not broken and you're still the same you as you were when you were younger. Things happened to you that were out of your control and in time, you'll find your way back to where you once were. It's just going to take time, for all of us.
-Hang in there.
I know exactly how you feel, ( or don't feel. ) Many of us do. You are not alone in that and it's not fair of those who expect you to just get over it, to expect that of you.
People who haven't been through such traumatic experiences can't understand what it's like, simply because of that fact. They've never experienced it. However, they should try to be understanding about it if they care about you. Just be patient and try to explain how you feel to them. That's all you can do.
I've recently had to quit my job because it was causing me to have flashbacks and panic attacks, and I was living with my boyfriend and his mom and she just up and kicked me out because of it. I explained to her to the best of my ability, while sobbing from what I had gone through, what it felt like and she told me that it was just an excuse and all in my head and I need to get over it.
It was hard to forgive her for that, but I understand that she doesn't get it. Be strong. You don't owe anyone anything and in time they'll either understand that it's a serious deal or they wont. Either way, you'll be okay.
About the emotionless part, I understand that too. I've been struggling with it a lot, as well. The thing that helps me the most is to just get a good cry out and then watch a funny movie, clip, whatever. Something to make me laugh.. and even though it's just a moment of feelings it helps to feel better about myself.
Remember, you're not broken and you're still the same you as you were when you were younger. Things happened to you that were out of your control and in time, you'll find your way back to where you once were. It's just going to take time, for all of us.
-Hang in there.
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