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[glasgow]

Hello everyone my story is probably like many others, it's painful lonely and seemingly without end.
I want to be who I was in some ways, but not in others. To the rest of the world I am who I was because they can't see inside of me. I am accepting of others abilities as perceiving as 'normal' but not so of myself, because I can see inside of me. I am aware of my fears, depressions nightmares and losses.
The ones who know best are my long suffering family who still don't really 'get it' but do what they can.
I sometimes don't know if I can continue, I keep trying and hope that the little bits of respite become bigger than the long bits of misery!

 

[intothelight]

Hi Glasgow,

Welcome to the forum. You won't feel so alone here, as you will soon discover, we are all dealing with the same feelings and symptoms. This site is wonderful for information and the support of other members as we all move towards healing.

Wishing you the best.

Debbie

 

[glasgow]

Thanks Debbie for your warm welcome. I look forward to the support and healing this site has to offer.
Glasgow

 

[cherryblossom]

Hey glasgow!

Welcome to the forum. You aren't alone any more! You have 'us' now for support and understanding. Head over to [DLMURL="http://www.ptsdforum.org/c/forums/articles.52/"]articles[/DLMURL] to read about whatever is relevant to your circumstances.
Stick around, learn what you can, and plenty of people here will be able to support you along the way!
I won't lie, PTSD is a difficult journey, but you are in the right place to help you (and your family - we have a great 'carers'/ 'supporters' forum here!) to get back on track.

Welcome
CB

 

[glasgow]

Many thanks cherryblossom! I have been battling now for over 6 years. I wish there were groups in my neck of the woods but alas there are none. I just want to be part of 'something' were people 'get it' without re-hashing or justifying all the time. I'm looking forward to acceptance without judgement or requirement that I 'behave'normally' whatever that means!
Glasgow

 

[blueangel371115]

Glasgow,
Welcome, you are no longer alone. Many, if not all, of us can understand and respect what you are going through.

 

[Marie E.]

Glasgow, Welcome to the Forum

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[glasgow]

Many thanks for the warm welcomes Blueangel and Marie E.
I'm sure that my poor daughter suffers from 'compassion fatigue' in having to deal with me every day, so another outlet for me will benefit her too. It scares me to think that she might give up trying because it's just too hard, but having access to all you experienced folk will be calming and normalising for me, which will give her a break as well.
Thank you,
Glasgow

 

[anthony]

Hey Glasgow, welcome to the forum.

 

[glasgow]

Hello Anthony, good to meet you despite the circumstances haha!

 

[KP the nut]

Hello everyone my story is probably like many others, it's painful lonely and seemingly without end.
I want to be who I was in some ways, but not in others. To the rest of the world I am who I was because they can't see inside of me. I am accepting of others abilities as perceiving as 'normal' but not so of myself, because I can see inside of me. I am aware of my fears, depressions nightmares and losses.
The ones who know best are my long suffering family who still don't really 'get it' but do what they can.
I sometimes don't know if I can continue, I keep trying and hope that the little bits of respite become bigger than the long bits of misery!

Hi Glasgow and welcome. I'm sure many of us could have written what you did, I know I could.

I have a v supportive family, but even they don't get it. I have found great information, support, friendship and understanding here on the forum. I read articles and posts and think, yes, that is it and I know I'm not alone.

I hope you will feel comfortable here as well

(((HUGS))) if you will accept them
KP

 

[glasgow]

KP the nut, thank-you for welcoming me and your understanding of what I had written. PTSD can be such an isolating and lonely process so I think forums like this are literally life savers. Families try very hard, but I'm sure they tire of the ongoing nature of the Illness. I know I do!
So far, everyone here has been lovely!
I accept your hugs gratefully and send the same back.
Glasgow