Ptsd Is Ruining My Relationship With Everyone

[Nevermore]

But I have hope that all these bad moments we all have, are there for a purpose.

Yes I think so!
For me anyway not the least has been compassion for others - especially those dealing with intense feelings.
It made me return to study at a pretty late age to put myself somewhere I could offer a hand because I understand. I started training as an art therapist
That journey has opened my world up so much in ways I could never have expected.
Not perfect. Still have my own meltdowns etc etc
I'm not there yet. I'll probably never get there wherever that is, but i guess those strong feelings made me seek answers. It's a really interesting journey - one that most of us dont choose so much as it chooses us!

 

[Deleted member 29311]

I can't remember how many times I've felt utterly awful… not knowing which direction to take.

It's b...

I agree man!

I don't know about you, although these bad moments are a way for me to purge out a lot of negative emotions I usually carry around and ''reset''. I always feel very relaxed and refreshed after a freak out although that feeling only lasts a few days before I'm back to my usual ''setting''..

 

[X360pt]

I agree man!

I don't know about you, although these bad moments are a way for me to purge out a lot of ne...

I get it… i also rage out at times. What helps me a lot is dancing to feel good music. I dance with so much energy, with anger to go with it too. Just fed up of all sorts. Sometimes I just feel like crying believe or not, I just let it out whether people like or not.

I feel so much better after do.

 

[hodge]

When I came down with PTSD I was so angry all the time. It lasted for about five years. It started to get better once I finally got my butt to therapy again. I can't recommend that enough. Meds have helped, too, but, mostly the therapy.

Your girlfriend sounds like a prize. Start taking care of yourself for her sake if you can't do it for yourself yet. She sounds like someone you don't want to lose. I was married when my PTSD came on and I started therapy much because of how my symptoms were affecting my husband as well as me. He's still with me, bless his heart, I'm much less angry now. It can happen. You can get there. It takes work, but it also takes work to be angry, so get that work redirected toward becoming less angry. It means a lot of painful therapy sessions, but they are well worth it.

Have you taken your med yet? What med is it, if you don't mind saying?

 

[Deleted member 29311]

I get it… i also rage out at times. What helps me a lot is dancing to feel good music. I dance with so...

That's awesome : ) it's your way of letting out those emotions and energy that comes alone with it!

I'm an adult although I picked up skateboarding again because the exercise and risk helps me feel alive and present (does come with risk), I've been doing it for years (same thing with biking). Unfortunately the past few days I haven't been able to get any exercise in because I busted up some ligaments in my foot the other day.. I wiped out going down a ramp lol.

 

[Deleted member 29311]

When I came down with PTSD I was so angry all the time. It lasted for about five years. It started to get...

She is, she's honestly the reason why I'm still alive right now, to put it bluntly (she literally saved my life, long story). You're right, I really don't want to lose her, it's one of my fears because she means the world to me.

I've been pushing my medication off out of fear, although I'm not afraid any more so I'm starting tonight at around 10pm. The medication's called Risperidone by the way!

 

[hodge]

Oh, okay. That's one of the few I've never taken. Not that it really matters. Thing about these meds is that we can all have different effects from them. I hope it helps you! You'll never know unless you try :-). It may help a lot. I hope so, anyway.

 

[hodge]

And, yeah, you hang onto that girl! Get your butt into therapy (I can say that cause I'm probably a bit older than you :-) You will feel better eventually and will be able to handle yourself better in relationships. :hug:

 

[Deleted member 29311]

Oh, okay. That's one of the few I've never taken. Not that it really matters. Thing about these meds is t...

Thanks hodge : )

I hope so too.. I need a miracle, I'll never have a life unless I can get my problem under somewhat of a control.. Even if it just made a 50% difference that would completely change my whole life around.

 

[hodge]

I'm wishing you the best, CMan. I've been where you are. It's a bad place to be. The good news is you can work on making it better. I have and so have a bunch of people here. It ain't fun, but getting somewhere better is definitely worth it. And we'll all be here to support you through the way.

 

[Deleted member 29311]

I'm wishing you the best, CMan. I've been where you are. It's a bad place to be. The good news is you ca...

I appreciate it : ) same to you hodge honestly.

People like yourself give me hope and the support means a lot to me, I'm happy I've got people here that can give me advice and support me because without it, I'd feel really alone, so thank you!

 

[X360pt]

"Never walk alone dude"

All the best