Sufferer New Here, New To Ptsd

[Blackjack]

Hi there, I am new here and also newly diagnosed with PTSD. Thank goodness a friend, who was in the fire service and seen colleagues with problems, was brave enough to speak up and said that he thought I had a trauma problem and advised me to see a counsellor which I have been doing for a few weeks now and he has confirmed that I have PTSD.

My PTSD was caused by an air crash that I was closely involved with (I was not in the aircraft but very closely involved with the whole event) and I am now suffering flashbacks, panic attacks and extreme sadness and depression, together with other stuff.

I have no support at home as my family refuse to recognise any kind of mental illness at all and my friends are running a mile from it and either dont want to help or don't know how to so it is a very hard time right now. I feel incredibly fragile both mentally and physically, so please bear with me. I am just so grateful to have found the forum where I can talk to people who will understand.

Sorry to sound so miserable and negative:cry::cry::cry:

 

[barefoot]

Welcome to the forum :-) I hope you find some useful support here - I know I have.

 

[ladee]

You sound unhappy and seeking help. That is not miserable and negative. Welcome ! You will get support here, and we do understand. So happy you found us. Hope to see you around and hope this site helps you in your healing journey.

 

[Bfab]

Welcome! My condolences for all you've had to endure. You aren't miserable or negative. I think it's very positive that you are coming to this site.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welcome to the forums :hug:

Nice to see you in chat and find out more :)

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum! :)

I don't think you sound miserable/negative. I think you're being honest about your situation and seeking support. I hope you can find that support here as this is a very supportive place!

 

[Blackjack]

Thank you for the warm welcome.

I am a total wreck right now. Can't stop crying, having panic attacks and severe anxiety. Didnt help when counsellor said I was very poorly and he was worried about me.

Really need the support right now.

 

[Poofycat]

Welcome to the forum! It's so hard when close friends and family can't/won't understand what you're going through. I hope you find some support here. .

 

[cat-lady]

Welcome! I'm sorry to hear you're going through so much right now. I have found a lot of support and good information on this site. I hope you do also!

 

[Deleted member 33052]

Oh, Blackjack, that's so sad! I'm so glad you found us. Until I came here, I thought I was losing my mind. It was such a relief to find people who understood exactly what I was feeling! I'm sure you will feel the same way! :)

 

[Blackjack]

Have posted an account of my story in the vehicle accident section incase anyone is interested how I came to be here

 

[intothelight]

@Blackjack Welcome!

One of the best parts of this forum is being among people who really do understand. I hope you find it helpful.