Not Sure Where To Begin...

[Brella]

I just found this forum today, searching for 'PTSD triggers' - I'm in the process of getting to know mine, triggers that is. I have probably had PTSD most of my life, lots of very very early trauma. But I'll cover all that (or attempt to) in another thread.

I live in Victoria BC Canada
I feel very alone in the world most of the time
I have a really good therapist

I've been holding it together for so long, just starting to come apart at the seams a little, but it's mostly good, gradually opening up to people. I'm looking forward to making some good connections here. So far it has been a lonely road...

Brella

 

[Hollow]

Welcome to the forum Brella!

 

[Riggs413]

Welcome to the forum Brella.

 

[Moonshadow]

Welcome, Brella. I hope you find the comfort you seek.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Welcome to the forum. Glad that you found this place. It helps to know others that are like us, and looking for the same answers.

 

[cherryblossom]

Welcome to the forum brella..... i'm sure you will find lots of help, support and like-minded people here

 

[reallydown]

Hi Brella, welcome to the forum.

 

[void]

Welcome Brella! Ah! the push/pull of the abuser, loving then cruel, a little building up then a lot of tearing down. My mother should hang out with yours, of course, they wouldn't be aware that they are looking in a mirror. If you are looking for triggers you will find them but is that your way of trying to isolate yourself from sources of pain? Many of us retreat further and further away from the world that hurt us which can create even more pain- the pain of isolation. I severed all contact with my mother for 4.5 years and I don't know that I accomplished any thing because her voice was already in my head. You will find the path that works for you and i hope you mind can feel free.

 

[Seychelle]

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

 

[nie]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Arcticboy1970]

Welcome Brella, you are in a good place. It's so nice to be able to coem here when I need it and get support. There be good folk here.

 

[Brella]

I severed all contact with my mother for 4.5 years and I don't know that I accomplished any thing because her voice was already in my head. You will find the path that works for you and i hope you mind can feel free.

Hi Void - I hear you on this one, but at least I know I have control over what's in my head. I have found cutting things off at 'the source' to be really helpful. So far so good.

Thanks for such a warm welcome everyone!
Brella