Sufferer Ptsd Returned This Morning

[Finch]

I had a surge of memory about my Dad's long drawn out battle with cancer this morning and the time I had with him taken away. I have complex PTSD for this and a number of other traumas and boy is it complex. Some of it is grief and some of it is unprocessed trauma. Very confusing.

Holiday season is tough - although I have relatives they are not family. My husband is wonderful and for him I am so grateful but just have a gaping hole where I wish my family was.

Some days are better than others.

 

[JustBe]

Welcome to the Forum :)

 

[Kim500]

Welcome Finch! :) I have a little boy zebra finch named Crest! He's brought a lot of laughter and joy to my life even though I've only had him since Oct. 8th! I'm so glad you have the support of a wonderful husband!

 

[Legend]

Welcome Finch, it's great to meet you. I have found this forum to be a Godsend and I am sure you will enjoy the support and kindness here.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[anthony]

Welcome to PTSD Forum.

 

[Whitneys story]

Hi Finch and Welcome to the PTSD Forum!

 

[Finch]

Hi everyone and thank you for the warm welcome! I dont like going out socializing even though I function ok most of the time on a daily basis. Wishe I enjoyed random socialising with other people but I find it an effort. I hope you all have people to help you through your challenges. Xxx

 

[Finch]

What a beautiful little bird! :-)

Welcome Finch! :) I have a little boy zebra finch named Crest! He's brought a lot of laughter and joy to my life even though I've only had him since Oct. 8th! I'm so glad you have the support of a wonderful husband!

 

[Lady Vet]

Holiday season is tough

Oh, how true this is, even without the complicated "festivities" brought on by the PTSD! Welcome to the forum. It can be a really great place for support and information...and we each make of our experience here what we need.

I also thought the post about PTSD coming back sounded like a really bad house guest who returns uninvited....which is pretty close to what it is (unfortunately). Find what you need here, and let the rest be what it is :)

 

[Kim500]

What a beautiful little bird! :)

Thank you Finch! :) The picture on my profile is of a Black Phoebe! It's because when I first got my finch, one of these birds would come around and tweet and almost flew right into my sliding glass doors once trying to see Crest! :) (He could hear him singing through my screen door!) It was so cute! I haven't seen him in a while but he might be back! :) I don't have a camera, but I loaded a picture that looks just like Crest except that my birdy has a bigger black bar across his chest. (I like this picture because it shows Crest's serious,contemplative side! Hehe! :)