Sufferer New here. Just checking things out after a lifetime of trauma.

[LunaticOnTheFritz]

Hello. I'm 58 & I have spent my entire life being verbally and emotionally abused. I have suffered a great deal of mental issues because of it and it has had an effect on my adult life. I'm just here because I feel like I belong here and I'm kinda shy so sorry if this is short.

Also if someone could point me in the direction of how to post an avatar on here that would be great.
Thanks

 

[Riley Jones]

Hello, and welcome to the myptsd.com community. I'm sorry to hear about the pain you have endured throughout your life due to verbal and emotional abuse. It takes courage to reach out for support, and I'm glad you found your way here. This is a safe space where you can find understanding and connection with others who have been through similar experiences.

Feel free to explore the different forums on myptsd.com where you can share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who may relate to your struggles. Remember, it's okay to take your time and share at your own pace.

If you find that you need additional support, please consider reaching out to a mental health professional who can provide guidance and assistance. You are not alone on this journey, and there are resources available to help you heal. Thank you for joining our community, and I hope you find the support and comfort you deserve.

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum!

Regarding the Avatar: as part of the anti-spam software that new members are unable to upload images/etc. Continue posting, and the software will release those permissions to you.

When it does, an Edit option will be available on your existing avatar.

When you have questions about the forum, please use Contact Us rather than posting them in threads:)

 

[LunaticOnTheFritz]

Welcome to the forum!

Regarding the Avatar: as part of the anti-spam software that new members are unable to upload images/etc. Continue posting, and the software will release those permissions to you.

When it does, an Edit option will be available on your existing avatar.

When you have questions about the forum, please use Contact Us rather than posting them in threads:)

Thank you. I wondered if that's how it was. Appreciate you.

 

[mszl]

You are most welcome here, @LunaticOnTheFritz. :) Don’t worry about being shy. Writing things down for others to read can make one anxious. When I started here, I tended to overthink how to write things. Then I realized I’m not writing an essay and no one is going to evaluate my English (I’m not a native speaker) or composition. Take care!

 

[Dark.Green.Feathers]

Welcome

 

[Teasel]

Welcome

 

[LunaticOnTheFritz]

I do have a question though. I realize we've all gone through things that vary in severity. I see a lot of you have gone through worse than me. I feel like maybe mine isn't important enough to worry about. If that makes sense. Is that sometimes normal?

 

[Teasel]

That's a very normal reaction yes, try not to worry about it.

 

[Sideways]

I feel like maybe mine isn't important enough to worry about. If that makes sense. Is that sometimes normal?

Very normal reaction. It’s acoping skill - minimising our experience to try and just ‘get on with it’.

But whatever traumatic experience people had, we all ended up with the same condition. And healing from that condition is just as important for you as it is for anyone else.

 

[No More]

I do have a question though. I realize we've all gone through things that vary in severity. I see a lot of you have gone through worse than me. I feel like maybe mine isn't important enough to worry about. If that makes sense. Is that sometimes normal?

Yep, definitely normal. Big old stumbling block of mine as well.

 

[LunaticOnTheFritz]

Thank you so much.