Sufferer Ready For Next Step

[Tigger123]

Hi all - I was diagnosed two years ago after an RTA. I have been very lucky in terms of support, therapy and finding meds that work for me. Don't misunderstand that - I don't think "I'm cured" or even that "I am better" - I am simply better able now to recognise and manage my symptoms than I was. I am now ready to share with others who have PTSD - if they are happy to share with me. I am a firm believer in being kind to ourselves and would like to offer warmest wishes to all of us who are survivors. :hug:

 

[franciemarnie]

Hi Tigger123! And welcome.

 

[Echo]

Welcome, @Tigger123 - this is a good place to be.

 

[arfie]

Welcome to the forum, Tigger. I believe you have found a great place to do precisely that.

Congratulations on your progress.

 

[Justmehere]

Hi Tigger! I'm so glad you are here!!! You have a great attitude and good job on the hard work to get where you are today. It's encouraging :)

p.s. just curious, what is an RTA?

 

[Tigger123]

Road Traffic Accident hun........... :(

 

[Justmehere]

aw, that's awful. :hug:

 

[Tigger123]

It was - but I'm still here :rolleyes:

 

[Notsowild]

Hi @Tigger123... Welcome to the forum. I was involved in a car accident in July. It was my second trauma. Just wondering what kind of therapy or meds have helped you?

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Welcome!

 

[Tigger123]

@Notsowild - Have had 24 sessions CBT (still in therapy but less frequent) and on anti-depressants/beta blockers (Mirtazapine & Atenolol); have also learnt about "Mindfulness"; grounding techniques; breathing exercises etc - it's only now looking back I can see how far I have come - for a long time, I fought having any meds and it made it harder to do the work in therapy. Glad my T made a very good point "if a cardiologist told you to take pills for your heart, would you tell him, no - it's ok, I can fix it myself..........." But everyone is different and what's worked for me in helping me manage my symptoms may not work for someone else......

 

[WillyKat]

Welcome!