Sufferer Ready to start i hope, looking for anything that may help

[Jen37]

I have been living like a zombie for years now. I no longer have friends or a job, or any kind of life at all. I am ready to try to start moving past all of this, but it is terrifying. I know I need help, but trying to explain how I feel and what I am going trough to family and friends is hard. There is just a lot I never want them to know. Which makes me feel so very alone. I want my life back, I want me back, so here I am looking for anything that may help me with this.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum.

:hug:

 

[Supervixn]

Welcome!!

Hey-- that's what WE are here for! We know what you're going through better than anyone. It's a supportive, kind, encouraging community here and we would love nothing more than to help you work some of these things out, or at the very least, listen with empathy and support. It's easier for me to communicate electronically than with words and I go here for the support and insight I need. Plus these people get it, the ones in my life don't lol.

Anything you want to share, share away! We are happy to have you.

 

[ladee]

Welcome... we are here for you, we do understand... and most importantly, you are no longer alone... glad you found us.

 

[mumstheword]

Good to have you aboard Jen37 :-)
Share away, you're with people who totally get "zombie". You'll find loads of useful and applicable info on this site. And "Ask and you shall receive". We all have the rough road to recovery in common, and each one's victories and steadfastness shared, boosts us all along. So many thanks for having the courage to open up and share any part of your journey with us.

 

[Jen37]

Thank you everyone for the welcomes. :) It really does help. I am unsure of how to start. My new therapist says we will find our own way. Trying to take in everything at once will be too much. But there are certain instances and memories that plague me a lot. I think I'm going to just start with one of them for now, and work my way through it till the end. Does that sound dumb? Or does anybody think it might work?

 

[Justmehere]

I think I'm going to just start with one of them for now, and work my way through it till the end. Does that sound dumb? Or does anybody think it might work?

Doesn’t sound dumb at all. It’s s great way to approach it.

One big caveat: processing trauma can stir up symptoms to get stronger for a bit. Before you jump into processing trauma deeply, practice grounding, mindfulness, containment (being able to put away the work) and other skills to regulate and cope with any feelings that come up. It will make the process easier.