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[Meg11]

Hi My name's Meg and I've just recently joined this site. I thought I'd just quickly introduce myself.

Almost 8 years ago I was assaulted by a friend having a psychotic episode. I was badly hurt and almost paralysed from the experience. I have struggled with nightmares, flashbacks, and high levels of distress since then. I'm now a very anxious person and struggle socially. I also suffer from depression as a result of this event. I have felt so isolated and have lost many friends over the years as they dont understand why I cant "just get over it". None of my friends have had such an experience and I feel like I'm out of sync with the rest of the world. I'm really pleased to have found this site and look forward to sharing with others.

cheers
meg

 

[Smushroom]

Welcome Meg. This place is EXCELLENT for those that feel they don't fit in anywhere else, because we all fit in here. We are all here because we have gone through some kind of trauma or are supporting someone who has been through trauma. I hope this place can be a great support to you :)

 

[Ruckster]

Welcome Meg!

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Meg and welcome to the forum.

I'm sure as you read through the different forums you will realise that folk here 'get it'. I hope the information and support help you to find healing and peace.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Hi and welcome to the forum. It is nice to meet you. You are not alone.

 

[12roses]

Meg, I know just what you mean about friends. Even the most empathetic friend struggles to understand why you can't just "get over it", as you put it. For me, I struggled with this issue because I too could not understand why I couldn’t “get over it”; I felt like I should be able to move on. It is a real challenge with others like friends and family, it is not an easy thing to understand. I think you will find this forum very helpful in that regard. J Glad you are here!

 

[Meg11]

Thanks everyone! So glad I found this site and all of you!!!

 

[Artfulone]

Welcome Meg, I hope that you find assistance here and elsewhere in self healing, creating new stability in your life and transcending and transforming your symptom clusters. I too have found it difficult with some friends and with my family to have recognition of my issues, this can compound aspects of the trauma and further deepen emotional dysregulation particularly in terms of isolation and alienation. Having other connections including forum communities can assist greatly. Best wishes.

 

[JustBe]

Welcome to the Forum Meg :)

 

[Katz2]

Hi and welcome Meg,

It's a very caring and sharing forum :)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Hi and welcome to the forum. This is a great place for support, help,healing, and encouragement. It is nice to meet you.